MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Patricia Killeen, Executive Director, Logistics, New York Blood Center
Donna Strauss, MS, Executive Director, Core Operations, New York Blood Center
Patrick Conroy, MS, Manager - Facilities Management, University of Colorado Hospital
Disasters are a Reality - Are You Prepared?
Scott Collins, CRM, Risk Manager, Bonfils Blood Center
2012 Aurora Theatre Shooting - Planning & Response
Eva Quinley, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, CQA(ASQ), Chief Operating Officer/Regional Executive Director, MEDIC Regional Blood Center/ITxM
Description
This program will review real-life external disasters (Super Storm Sandy and the Aurora Theater Shootings) to highlight the role of disaster preparedness in responding to such events. Lessons learned from each event will be highlighted.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Discuss how a local blood supplier can prepare to meet the needs of multiple customers during a local mass casualty situation. Identify the risky decisions that must be made during an actual disaster event.
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Explain how communications and transportation breakdowns can have a serious impact on an organizations response during a disaster.
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List the hospital/health care system areas affected by a high-profile mass casualty situation.
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Review how planning for an impending disaster may make a real difference in the outcome.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.