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Earthquakes, tornados, heat waves, floods, oil spills, fires, nuclear accidents, dirty bombs, pandemic flu, hurricanes, blackouts, blizzards, the list is endless – and continues to grow. On average, disasters cause 185 deaths per day and the loss of human life, the physical and environmental damages, the disruption to school, homes, business, productivity and the financial impact can be devastating to any country, city, and/or town. Billions of people in more than a hundred countries will be exposed over the course of their lives to at least one earthquake, cyclone, flood, or drought. But the impact of these, and many disasters, can be sharply reduced if we make an effort to assess risk, develop and test contingency plans and respond to a disaster before it happens, rather than after the damage has been done. The message is clear, regardless of the disaster – similar considerations can provide good planning for most events encountered. The bottom line is that all hospitals, all organizations can be and should be prepared to operate in a state of constant readiness.
2007 Conference Highlights:
- Expanded Poster Session Presentation coordinated by The Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness
- New plenary sessions celebrating “Best Practices” from YOU, our conference participants
- Desktop Drills and Simulation Models
- Post Conferences on The Joint Commission’s revised Emergency Management Standards, effective January 2 and The Environment of Care issues related to Emergency Management
Please Note: No program workbooks will be provided at this conference. You will be able to download program materials from our web site once your registration is confirmed. The necessary login and password information will be e-mailed to you a few weeks prior to the program.
Call for AbstractsClick here if you would like more information on the call for abstract sessions or to submit your abstract. Abstracts are due August 31, 2007.
Special Thanks to Our Corporate Underwriter
We would like to thank DQE for its provision of an unrestricted educational grant in support of this program.
PowerPoint PresentationsAbout a week after the conference, check back for any presentation additions using the same login and password. Presentations will be available for 30 days after the conference.
Due to the file sizes of various videos shown at the Emergency Preparedness Conference, we are unable to post them on our web site at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
October 10-11, 2007, Alexandria, VA
Program code: 07-119
Program fee: $650 per registrant
Early bird fee: $575 per registrant
(Expires 30 days before the program)
Teams of 3 or more: $550 per registrant
To register for this program, please call Customer Service at 877-223-6866.
Post Conference: Environment of Care - Pillars of EC
October 12, 2007
9 am - 12 pm
This post conference provides individuals with the basics of the environment of care (EC) and the knowledge that leads to an increased confidence in the ability to manage the EC needs within your own environment. Participants will review the 7 Pillars of EC (Safety, Security, Medical Equipment, Emergency Management, Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Utilities) and explore their role in hospital emergency preparedness.
October 12, 2007, Alexandria, VA
Program code: 07-138
Program fee: $175 per registrant
To register for this program, please call Customer Service at 877-223-6866.
Post-Conference: Emergency Management: The Joint Commission Standards
October 12, 2007
1 - 4 pm
A complete overview of the Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards, including an in-depth review of the proposed changes and updates scheduled to take effect January 2008.
October 12, 2007, Alexandria, VA - SOLD OUT
Program code: 07-139
Program fee: $175 per registrant
To register for this program, please call Customer Service at 877-223-6866.
If you are still interested in the new 2008 Emergency Management Standards, please consider our other program: http://www.jcrinc.com/25400/.