Pre-conference: Emergency Management Base Camp
Arlington, VA
April 10, 2012
Product Code: EDU1207

This entry level pre-conference will provide an in depth discussion on the intent behind the Joint Commission’s Emergency Management Chapter. Content will include lecture and modified breakouts to enhance the participant’s general knowledge. Those attending this program should leave with a firm grasp of how to conduct emergency management exercises, with emphasis on the six functional areas of the emergency management chapter of the accreditation manual.

The morning session will address the foundations of the EM standards. The afternoon session, in a modified breakout format, will incorporate evacuations, pandemic and active shooter/hostage scenarios.

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Other Education Offerings 2012 Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference April 11-12, 2012, Arlington, VA Environment of Care Base Camp March 19-20, 2012, Las Vegas, NV August 14-15, 2012, Oakbrook Terrace, IL November 27-28, 2012, Lake Buena Vista, FL Exploring the Life Safety Chapter of the Joint Commission February 21-22, 2012, San Antonio, TX March 21-22, 2012, Las Vegas, NV August 16-17, 2012, Oakbrook Terrace, IL November 29-30, 2012, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Expert Faculty:

George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM CHFM,CHSP
Director of Engineering
The Joint Commission

Katherine Grimm, MPH
System Director, Emergency Preparedness,
HealthEast Care System


Target Audience:

This course is recommended for those new to the responsibilities associated with accreditation standards compliance in emergency management or those in need of a basic review.

Hospital staff involved with implementing Joint Commission standards, hospital emergency staff, safety officers, medical directors, nursing trauma coordinators, security directors, facilities managers, operations directors, and emergency response planners

Objectives:

1. Develop an understanding of the history and foundational aspects of the Emergency Management standards.
2. Describe the six functional areas of the emergency management chapter of the accreditation manual.
3. Determine how to conduct an emergency management exercise for a facility disaster evacuation.

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(Agenda and speakers are subject to change. Last updated January 30, 2012.)

Program Location:
Marriott Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Sold Out
Phone: 703-920-3230

Additional Rooms available at:

Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport

1999 Jefferson Davis Highway · Arlington, Virginia 22202
Phone: 703-413-5500 
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*Free shuttle available between hotels.  Underground walkway also connects the two hotels – 7-10 minute walk.  3 Blocks away via street - 5-7 minutes.

Sheraton Crystal City Hotel

1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: 703- 486-1111

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Across the street from from Marriott Crystal Gateway

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Product Code:  EDU1207

 

Pricing:

Regular - $395 per registrant 
Early Bird - $349 per registrant - Enter EB in the VIP/Promotional Code box when ordering on-line or using the registration form, or ask for the EB Promotional Code  when ordering by phone.
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