PHEP Update - March 2, 2022

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March 2, 2022  

In this update:



PHEP Funding for Budget Period 3 (BP3)

This week PHEP distributed funding allocations for BP3 to each LHD and Tribal Health program. We are currently operating on level funding and hope that once the federal budgets are finalized we may see an increase. We are currently still operating under a continuing resolution.


Virtual Behavioral Health Symposium - Registration Now Open

A multi-disciplinary group has been working to create a virtual behavioral health seminar specifically geared toward the healthcare community. The date has been set for June 16, 2022. Registration is now open, and continuing education credits will be offered for Doctors, Nurses, EMS, Social Work and Nursing Home Administrators. Individuals must be registered in order to receive credits. Contact Katie Puskar if you have any questions.


Other Training Opportunities

Pediatric Disaster Response - March 24 - 25

TEEX Registration MGT 439 Peds Disaster Response
MI-TRAIN Registration MGT 439 Peds Disaster Response

 

All Hazard Public Information Officer (PIO) course dates - May 17-18

TEEX Registration MGT 318 All Hazard PIO

MI-TRAIN registration MGT 318 All Hazard PIO


PIO & Pediatrics courses require registration through MI-TRAIN and TEEX, attendees will need to create an account if they do not have one before registering.

 

United States Fire Administration (USFA) All Hazards Incident Management Team - May 16-20
USFA All Hazards Incident Management Team O-305

 

If you have any questions, contact Mark Becmer.


Expectations for EMS Agencies Regarding Vaccination and CMS Emergency Rules

On February 25, 2022, MDHS published a memo that clarified expectations of EMS personnel responding to long term care facilities during emergency and non-emergency situations. The memo was sent to EMS agencies, medical control authorities, regional healthcare coalitions, and long term care facilities.


PHEP Partners Call

The next PHEP Partners call will be held on March 10, 2022, at 1:30 pm. A draft agenda is available.