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...
NEW Proposal Requests for Coalition Projects
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...
Coalition Workgroups
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...
Meet Mark
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...
Weekly Update
July started the beginning of the fiscal year at NSPA and it's been nothing short of busy right out of the gate. Here is a brief update on what the Coalition has been up to: Saturday, July 13th: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) A course requested by the City of Martinsville Fire & EMS was ... Read more...
Supply Chain Disruption
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...
MCI Trailer Inventory
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...
2019 Annual Regional Workshop Success!
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...
Mental Health First Aid for Fire & EMS
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...