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The ExPlan and Player Guide for this exercise should be released approximately two weeks before the exercise. Like years past there will be an opportunity to utilize the scenario to work the request with your partners (LHD, HCC, EM, Hospitals & Healthcare, etc.). Those that intend involve partners and would like to use this exercise for more than just system requesting should start soliciting partners now and plan ahead. EPCs are encouraged to use this opportunity to flesh out details in requesting processes and partner expectations (closed pods vs healthcare/hospitals) ahead of the next emergency.
On the March 14th PHEP Partners Call Jay Timko will provide a quick instructional piece on how to navigate the SharePoint. Ce sure to test your log ins ahead of the exercise so that Jay Timko can assist and ensure you have access.
Please make sure you have the Noontime Nugget on your calendars for February 27, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The first session will be a deep dive into MI-TRAIN led by Kerry Chamberlain. Please make sure you have your computer available so you can "follow along at home". Contact Jessica Gould if you have questions or need the invitation sent.
Please complete the survey linked below to indicate if you will be attending this session, in order to ensure correct access to MI-TRAIN on the day of training.
The following course modules have been added to MI-TRAIN:
Register today for the next monthly SNS Office Hours, scheduled for February 28 from 4-5 PM ET. This one-hour session features SNS health scientists who will provide the most recent SNS science updates and answer questions on SNS formulary topics. For more information or for questions, please contact the SNS Office of State, Local, Tribal, Territorial (SLTT) Preparedness at that same email address.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers Final Rule to establish consistent emergency preparedness requirements for healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid, increase patient safety during emergencies, and establish a more coordinated response to natural and human-caused disasters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) worked closely with CMS in the development of the rule.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for students in grades 8 through 11 interested in supporting disaster preparedness to join the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). The online application is now open, and closes March 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. To learn more about the YPC and application requirements, visit Ready.gov/kids/youth-preparedness-council and visit https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/apply-to-ypc to apply. An information webinar will be held on February 27 at 7:00 pm CST.To register for the webinar go to Webinar Registration - Zoom (zoomgov.com).
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