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
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...
The National Disaster Life Support Foundation (NDLSF) and the NSPA Training Center hosted a Hospital Decon Training Course for first receivers across the NSPA region. This week-long course taught healthcare personnel how to set up and create a program at their hospital, maintain situational awareness, don and doff the appropriate levels of PPE while treating ... Read more...
Join the Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance is wishing Mark Cromer the very best in his next professional journey. As the NSPA Regional Healthcare Coordination Center Manager, Mark has worked to bolster the emergency preparedness of the coalition members and stakeholders. His professional experience and tireless work ethic greatly assisted the coalition and its members through ... Read more...
