Over the last year, we have been trying to determine the best method of hosting coalition meetings as a newly merged region. We have tested various options and greatly appreciate your patience, support, and feedback throughout this process. As we head into our new fiscal year, we are going to try out another process. We will ... Read more...
If you have ever been interested in joining an organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare emergency preparedness in new and innovative ways, now is your chance. SVHC is currently hiring for a variety of positions. Take a moment to read through each of the positions listed below. For those interested in the position, please submit a ... Read more...
On Wednesday, May 29th, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, the Southwest Virginia Healthcare Coalition (SVHC) will host Ethos Preparedness at the Richfield Town Center at 3730 Richfield Lane, Salem, VA 24153. The Ethos representative will have a variety of evacuation devices on display, as well as other preparedness supplies. We encourage you to stop by and ... Read more...
During March, SVHC and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will bring two offerings to enhance the region's emergency preparedness. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Monday, March 11th, at 10:00am we will discuss how to leverage critical communication services during an emergency utilizing GETS/WPS technologies in a brief 1-hour webinar. Microsoft Teams meeting Click here to join ... Read more...
We have officially begun planning our upcoming regional Medical Response Surge Exercise, or “the MRSE.” This annual functional exercise is required by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR), and is one of the primary grant deliverables for each Healthcare Coalition (HCC) across the country. The MRSE is designed to examine and evaluate the ... Read more...
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...
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