Based on regional training gap analysis, we were able to request and coordinate with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) the delivery of their MGT-439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness course, as well as two separate offerings of their PER-211: Medical Management of CBRNE Events course!! The 2-day Pediatric Disaster training will be held ... Read more...
As a Southwest Virginia Healthcare Coalition (SVHC) member, you can access regional deployable assets, PPE, and supplies for training, planned events, or real-world emergencies. These items are updated and maintained by the SVHC team and are located in two regional warehouses. We are still taking inventory and merging all of the assets from the former Near ... Read more...
Last but not least, us at the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Coalition (SVHC). Our mission is to support the healthcare infrastructure of Southwest Virginia with disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation resources. This region comprises 39 local jurisdictions and 1.3 million residents over approximately 13 thousand square miles. Coalition member facilities include 25 acute care or ... Read more...
"The National Weather Service (NWS) is transforming its operations to help organizations take action against extreme weather, water, and climate events. The NWS is shifting its focus to not just delivering the forecast, but also by providing more information that enables its partners, and the public, to make fast, smart decisions to save lives, and ... Read more...
As a newly merged coalition between the Near and Far Southwest regions, we have the opportunity to create a new process for how we coordinate and host our coalition meetings. As we go throughout this fiscal year, we would appreciate feedback on these new processes to adapt and adjust as needed for a more streamlined ... Read more...
Welcome to your first announcement from the newly formed Southwest Virginia Healthcare Coalition (SVHC). Formerly known as the Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance and the Far Southwest Hospital Preparedness Commission. SVHC’s mission is to support the healthcare infrastructure of Southwest Virginia with disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation resources. What does this mean for you? There ... Read more...
We need your help! We are looking for partners who would be interested in submitting a short video story about you or your organization's partnership with NSPA over the years! As many of you know, starting in July, the Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance and the Far Southwest Healthcare Coalition will merge to form the Southwest Virginia Healthcare ... Read more...
On Thursday, June 1st at 2:00 pm we will be hosting our monthly Coalition Meeting in person and virtually. Please note, June's meeting is not on our regular third Thursday of the month due to a scheduling conflict. However, this meeting will be a Business Meeting and the last Coalition Meeting of our fiscal year. ... Read more...
The Near & Far Southwest Healthcare Coalitions hosted Paige Bordwine, Southwest Regional Epidemiologist, and the Southwest Regional Infection Prevention Team from the Virginia Department of Health for a 1-hour webinar on Candida Auris. Resources listed below. Resources: Webinar Recording Webinar PowerPoint CDC | Candida auris Fungal Disease VDH | Candida auris Infection
