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DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness Newsletter |
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The DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness is pleased to announce our Fall 2012 training calendar. With over 15 different offerings scheduled, we make every effort to meet your training needs.
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This 8-hour course addresses assessment of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards and use of Level C Personal Protective Equipment. Learn the limitations of wearing air-purifying respirators and the importance of adhering to required policies and procedures...
This course is available to be hosted at your agency site. If your agency is interested in hosting this course please contact the DelValle Institute at delvalle@bostonems.org or contact Lt. Brian Pomodoro at pomodoro@bostonems.org for more information. |  |
This three-day, 24-hour course provides awareness and operations level training for responding to weapons of mass destruction and/or hazardous materials incidents in healthcare settings. Through classroom and hands-on activities, participants will learn to recognize hazards, respond defensively, and effectively isolate, decontaminate and manage contaminated patients...
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This 3.5 hour course provides an overview of HICS and applies the components in a practical and useable manner. In addition, the course reviews recommendations for establishing an effective Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and specifies how critical emergency planning efforts are interlinked...
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Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)
October 31, 2012
The goal of Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS®) is to develop a commonality of approach and language in the healthcare community, improving the care and coordination of response in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) disasters and public health emergencies...
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This course will provide individuals involved in continuity of operations (COOP) planning in healthcare institutions with a framework, processes, recommended strategies, best practices, and templates to apply to their organizational and departmental COOP plans...
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Recent events have demonstrated the necessity for planning efforts to integrate the diverse needs of populations into each phase of emergency management (prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery)... | | |
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November 5 - November 9, 2012
This five-day, 40-hour course provides awareness and technician level training for responding to weapons of mass destruction, toxic industrial chemicals and/or CBRNE hazardous incidents that create health and physical risk to response personnel...
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ICS 300: Incident Command System for Supervisory Personnel; Non-Supervisory Personnel Involved in Planning
October 23 - October 25, 2012
Incident Command For Mid-Level Management (ICS-300) is a 3-day course, which is designed for the supervisory, and management level personnel. The audience for this agency personnel identified in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, and any other agency that may be involved in major support for incident management...
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ICS-400: Incident Command System for Emergency Management Directors; Chiefs, and Senior Leaders
November 27 - November 28, 2012
ICS-400 is a 2-day program that examines the role and responsibilities of the key command staff positions of Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Operations Section Chief all who report to the Incident Commander. Students will develop an understanding of the key interactions, which must occur between members of the Command and General Staff....
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January 24 - 25, 2013
February 12 - 13, 2013
This 2 day course will equip pre-hospital and hospital medical personnel with the skills needed to deliver and sustain a safe and effective response to bombing incidents. Through a combination of lectures, small group activities, and tabletop exercises, participants will gain an enhanced understanding and awareness of issues and considerations relating to bombing incidents...
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Maintain your OSHA emergency response certification and practical response skills in this 8-hour refresher course. Review the essentials of all-hazard awareness, detection, identification and response roles...
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December 5, 2012
This 6-hour course will provide ESF 8 supporting agencies with a framework for the consideration of Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) in shelter planning and operations as outlined by FEMA guidance issued in November 2010...
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Various Dates
Learn what it means to be a Boston MRC volunteer! Orientation prepares you to volunteer in an emergency or at a special event such as the Boston Marathon. Successful completion of this course enables you to take advanced MRC training programs. |
The delivery of these courses is supported through grant funding from (1) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program, (2) the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Hospital Preparedness Program, and (3) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement. Please visit the course(s) of interest for more information on target audiences or click here to learn more about funding. |
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Emergency Preparedness News, Updates and Affiliated Trainings |
Hospital Response to Chemical Emergencies
The DelValle Institute is pleased to host two sessions of "Hospital Response to Chemical Emergencies" on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in the Medical Intelligence Center. Session 1 will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am and Session 2 will be held from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
A Massachusetts Department of Public Health Preparedness Initiative, this two hour program is designed for emergency medical professionals, health care providers, and laboratory staff who may provide patient care during a chemical emergency. Through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and easy to use reference manuals, the program provides an overview of public health response roles and procedures during a suspected or known chemical exposure event.
"Hospital Response to Chemical Emergencies" is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Poison Control Center of MA & RI and funded by CDC Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism. CME, CEU, and EMT accreditation will be provided.
Registration is free, but space may be limited. For more information on the program or instructions on registering, visit http://tinyurl.com/hospitalresponse
Formidable Footprint Exercise: Flood
The "Formidable Footprint" is a free series of national neighborhood tabletop exercises. It is designed to serve as an opportunity for community and faith based organizations along with governmental agencies to assess their capability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a variety of natural disasters. The next exercise in the series, which will center on a flood scenario, will take place on October 27, 2012. For more information on the exercise, or to register, visit http://tinyurl.com/formidablefootprint
Disabilities: Emergency Preparedness Training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 5 Americans have a disability, and many more are at risk for developing or acquiring one in their lifetime through illness, injury, or aging. For these millions of Americans, emergencies can present significant challenges. The CDC's "Disabilities: Emergency Preparedness Training" page has an abundance of tips and resources that individuals with disabilities, their households, and first responders can use to safely and effectively plan for emergencies. To view the site and its corresponding resources, visit http://tinyurl.com/cdcdisabilitiestraining
Disaster Dozen: 12 Myths of Disaster Preparedness
Even with successful campaigns such as last month's National Preparedness Month, misconceptions surrounding the true nature of preparedness still exist. From the notion that insurance policies will take care of everything to believing that disasters will not occur in certain areas, these misconceptions, or myths, become some of the biggest obstacles to comprehensive individual and household preparedness.
To learn the truth about these myths and see the complete list, visit http://tinyurl.com/12myths
CDC Social Media Tools, Guidelines, and Best Practices
Although there is an abundance of messages touting the importance of using social media to reach target audiences, successful application of these tools may often be difficult. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a number of guidelines to provide critical information on lessons learned and best practices for the use of tools ranging from Facebook to Widget to YouTube. Although developed for the CDC, they provide useful information for other federal, state, and local agencies as well as private organizations. To access these guides, visit http://tinyurl.com/cdcsocialmedialtools |
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 Matthew Matosic, Contractor
We are proud to welcome Matt Matosic as a contractor for the DelValle Institute. With years of CBRNE experience, Matt will be providing a wealth of knowledge as a subject matter expert. He will provide subject matter expertise to support classroom course development with other staff, as well as provide content for supplemental online training.
Matt comes to the Institute as a United States Army Certified HazMat technician. Assigned to the 1st Ranger Battalion, Matt's eight years of total active service have included deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2007, and in 2008 he was named the United States Army Chemical Corps Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
Among the many certifications he holds, Matt is Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation (HSEEP) certified. This certification was especially useful in his last contract as the Homeland Security Training & Exercise Coordinator with the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management.
When he isn't engrossed in CBRNE related materials or working on his thesis for his Master's in Emergency Management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys traveling and being outdoors, whether it involves riding his Harley Davidson, running, or playing golf.
The DelValle Institute is excited to have Matt on board and is looking forward to working with him.
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The Institute has great partners in emergency preparedness trainings for public health and healthcare providers in Massachusetts:
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DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness
785 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 343-1370 Fax: (617) 343-1121
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Boston EMS, the provider of emergency medical services for the City of Boston, is committed to compassionately delivering excellent pre-hospital care and to protecting the safety and health of the public. The DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness is a program of Boston EMS, a Bureau of the Boston Public Health Commission.
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