Each year at NSPA we recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Coalition. Since 2015 we have honored various individuals throughout the region for going beyond the call of their normal duties. As you might have heard us say, we are a coalition of the willing, created to support the healthcare infrastructure of ... Read more...
As we begin a new year at NSPA, our theme will revolve around the conversation of Supply Chain Disruptions. It's important to understand what potential scenarios can arise and develop plans to help respond. Chelsea Treboniak with Critical Ops presented this subject at the Annual Regional Workshop we hosted in May. She painted the picture ... Read more...
On Friday, June 14th, NSPA and Carilion Staff conducted a complete inspection and inventory of the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Trailer being maintained by Carilion-Roanoke Memorial Hospital. This is an important asset that can be deployed in the region when needed. Cots, med kits, work gloves, blood pressure cuffs, wind-up flashlights, a generator and several ... Read more...
This month we hosted our 2019 Annual Regional Workshop. Held at the end of the fiscal year for our partners to be able to bring some Emergency Management insights back to their organizations. This year we had two guest speakers: Riverside Health System and Chelsea Treboniak from Critical Ops. Riverside Health Systems gave an insightful ... Read more...
Picture this: loud crashing noises, sirens in the distance, people screaming and it’s up to you to figure out what your next steps are. On Saturday, April 13, 2019, twenty people gathered together on a rainy afternoon to learn how to do just that. The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (NSPA) facilitated a 2 day course ... Read more...
It's official, The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance will be offering their first Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) class this Fall! Wednesday, August 14th at the Vinton War Memorial! Advanced Burn Life Support is an eight-hour course designed for Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, and First Responders. The program provides knowledge for immediate care ... Read more...
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Earlier this month, NSPA had the opportunity to deliver a new training course in our region – Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS Course. In 2017, more firefighters died by suicide than in the Line of Duty. The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum was first offered in the United States in 2008. A group ... Read more...
As part of our efforts in January 2019, the Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance applied for an additional funding opportunity available from the Virginia Department of Health. I am pleased to announce that NSPA was selected for this opportunity to conduct a Regional Catastrophic Surge Capacity and Evacuations Needs Assessment project within acute care and critical ... Read more...
Surrounded by natural beauty, Catawba Hospital is located ten miles from the City of Salem and seventeen miles from Roanoke. Catawba Hospital is part of the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The vision of the Hospital is EXCELLENCE in Clinical Service, Consumer Recovery and Corporate Stewardship. At Catawba we specialize ... Read more...
“Having a working relationship with NSPA prior to a disaster is critical. Knowing NSPA staff and the resource capabilities of the agency is important to insure emergency responders are able to provide services when supplies, equipment and personnel may be limited.” – Marci Stone, Deputy Chief of Roanoke Fire-EMS NSPA was invited to be a ... Read more...
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