The Chicago Healthcare System Coalition for Preparedness and Response (CHSCPR) will be conducting a functional exercise on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM that addresses response to a complex coordinated terrorist attack (CCTA). This exercise will address elements of medical surge, communications, patient tracking, security, continuity of operations, financial tracking, and
Low-income communities, communities of color, and members of LGBTQIA+ communities are some of the groups that often face greater risks during emergencies. Barriers to accessing resources and information are part of the problem. Communication efforts that take barriers into consideration, and are culturally responsive, are key parts of the solution. Please join CDC’s EPIC team
*The in-person course will be held on June 8th and 9th in Chicago. The in-person exam will be held on June 11th in Northbrook. Please review the flyer below for details* Register Here:
Elected governing body of Chicago Healthcare System Coalition for Preparedness and Response. Led by a healthcare chair, public health chair, healthcare vice chair, past healthcare chair, 3 at large members (1 from a long-term care facility), and Regional Hospital Coordination Center (RHCC) . Register
Presenters will discuss how power outages related to wildfires, hurricanes, and winter storms create significant challenges for communities. Participants will learn how preparedness strategies and the use of new data and health information technology capabilities, tools, and resources can help prevent adverse health impacts from power outages.
The work of this committee includes assisting the Chair, Region 11 RHCC, in providing adequate medical evaluation and care planning during incidents that exceed the limits of the normal medical infrastructure within the community. Those with particular interest and/or expertise in pediatrics are encouraged to participate. This event is currently closed for registration.
The Chicago Department of Public Health will be performing a radio drill for STARCOM and HCRS. For questions about the drill or to report radio issues, please contact CHSCPR@team-iha.org. A calendar invitation for this drill has been sent to Region 11 Hospitals and Healthcare Partners.
The work of this committee includes the coordination of trainings for healthcare responders and supporting agencies in order to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to prepare and respond to a disaster. This event is currently closed for registration.
The work of this committee includes the coordination and ability to conduct multijurisdictional, multidisciplinary exchange of public health and medical related information and situational awareness between the healthcare system and partners. This event is currently closed for registration.
