NSPA has finished up another year, and we want to take a look back at some highlights and discuss the direction for 2022-2023. Over the last 12 months, our coalition members responded to SARs-COV2/ Covid-19 as variant strains spread within the state and increased related hospitalizations throughout the fall of 2021 and the winter months ... Read more...
Last year we shared some changes to the NSPA Board of Directors. This year we are introducing you to some of our newest members. But before we do that, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the individuals that will be rotating off our Board. Each of these individuals dedicated their time, efforts, and ... Read more...
2020 Regional NSPA Awards
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Each July starts a new year here at the Coalition. Pandemic aside it can usually be busier than normal due to grant deadlines and tying up loose ends. This year has proven to be just that which is why I am just now getting around to this post at the end of the month! Nevertheless, ... Read more...
The following resources are available for your situational awareness. Please check back for updates, information is regularly updated. State Resources: VDH Website (Virginia specific data) http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/ Letter from the State Health Commissioner - UPDATED 02/27 VHHA Information for Healthcare Hospital & Healthcare Webinar Slides Regional & District Epidemiologists Contact Information National Resources: GIS Global Cases ... Read more...
The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance is currently seeking project proposals for the following: Five Year Strategic Plan | Proposal Details facilitation and composition of a strategic document Emergency Operations Plan Revision / Update | Proposal Details updating existing NSPA EOP Pediatric Disaster Annex | Proposal Details facilitation and composition of the required annex NSPA EOP ... Read more...
This year healthcare coalition growth will center around workgroups. Stemming from a discussion in previous coalition meetings, it was recognized that many organizations have similar requirements and are seeking an opportunity to further collaborate for the sake of regional preparedness. NSPA has established four different workgroups so far. Take a look at each group and ... Read more...
Mark Cromer joins NSPA as the NEW, Regional Healthcare Coordination Center (RHCC) Manager. Mark joined the NSPA staff as an RHCC duty officer in January 2018. His most recent experience is with the Virginia Department of Health as the Southwest Regional Hepatitis Coordinator. Mark holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and a Masters Degree in Emergency ... Read more...
