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
Last week, partners from across the Commonwealth came together at the 2023 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit. With the theme of "Accelerating Preparedness for Tomorrow's Threats," discussions centered around healthcare planning and preparedness in the face of multiple threats and hazards! We thoroughly enjoyed all of the presentations and seeing each of you from across ... Read more...
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JOB TITLE: Regional Healthcare Coordination Center (RHCC) Manager DEPARTMENT: NSPA SUPERVISOR: Executive Director Of NSPA The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (NSPA) exists to support the healthcare infrastructure of Southwestern Virginia with disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation resources. NSPA is led by a dynamic Board of Directors and capable, dedicated staff. NSPA is largely made ... Read more...
Registration is officially open for the regional Radiation Emergency Surge Tabletop Exercise (TTX) on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179) from 1 - 4:30 PM (EST). This facilitated experience will validate the newly created NSPA Radiation Emergency Surge Annex. This exercise aims to provide guidance ... Read more...
