State and local and regional

Upcoming regional drills, exercises and training:

SMRRC Hazmat and Decontamination (HAZWOPER) Courses for 2012

1. Hazmat and Decontamination Operational Level Course

Target Audience: We will offer this course designed for SMRRC hospital personnel that may be exposed to contaminated patients and or will be working on the hospital decontamination team. This is OSHA compliant HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) class and will have a certification. The training course has 2 parts: 4-hour classroom & 4-hour hands-on training. We will travel to your hospital for the hands-on training and will be using your equipment (fixed decon or tents). We will offer (free) additional training decon suits for this course.

Schedule

Course	Location	Day	Time
Classroom	TBD	May 21, 2012	8AM-12 PM
Classroom	TBD	May 21, 2012	1-5 PM
Classroom	TBD	May 22, 2012	8AM-12 PM
Classroom	TBD	May 22, 2012	1-5 PM
Hands on	Your Hospital	June 6, 2012	1/2 day
Hands on	Your Hospital	June 7, 2012	1/2 day
Hands on	Your Hospital	June 8, 2012	1/2 day
Hands on	Your Hospital	June 14, 2012	1/2 day
Hands on	Your Hospital	June 15, 2012	1/2 day
Hands on	Your Hospital	June 16, 2012	1/2 day

Registration: Link

We will post further information shortly. For further information contact Penny Hudson at hudsop@smrrc.org or FAX: 207-662-5139.

 

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Incident Command System 300 and 400 Training

CMRRC and SMRRC is providing ICS 300 and 400 training for our hospitals.

This course will provide training on resources for hospital personnel who require an advanced application of ICS. This is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. Course will include unified command, incident/event assessment and objective development; the ICS planning process; incident/event resource management, transfer of command and demobilization. ICS 400 will include ICS review for Command and General Staff; major and/or complex incidents/events management; area command and multi-agency coordination.

AUDIENCE: We ask that senior members of CMRRC hospitals who will have a leadership role in their facilities incident command system attend this training.

When: in the Conference Classrooms at Central Maine Medical Center at 12 High Street, Lewiston:

Training: Date: Location:
ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.b 200 Refresher January 30, 2012 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CR I

ICS 300 (Day 1) January 31, 2012 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CR H

ICS 300 (Day 2) February 1, 2012 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CR H

ICS 400 (Day 1) February 14, 2012 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CR H

ICS 400 (Day 2) February 15, 2012 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CR H

*Participants MUST complete both days for ICS 300 and ICS 400 to receive credit for training

Documentation of the following pre-requisites are required to attend this training:
IS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS 700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS 800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction

These courses can be found at http://training.fema.gov/IS/ and must be completed before you can attend.

Registration: via Fax to 207-795-2959

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Psychological First Aid for Disasters

Course: Psychological First Aid for Disasters. How do we help victims of disasters? This course will include: patient contact and engagement of individuals, safety and comfort, stabilizaiton, information gathering, practical assistance, connection and social supports, information on coping and linkage with collaborative services.
Target Audience: Public Health Workers, emergency responders, mental health and substance abuse providers, healthcare professionals, social workers, and others interested.
When: February 16th, registration at 8:30AM, course ends at 4:30PM
Location: Purpoodock Club, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Directions:Link
Registration: online at or call Penny Hudson to register 662-5142 (Maximum of 35)
Fees: Free to preregistered individuals
Meals: Includes Free Breakfast and Lunch
Educational Credits: Course Certificate
Further information: Contact Penny Hudson at 662-5142
If you have any special disability requirement, please call ahead so we can accommodate.

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New: SMRRC Training Videos/DVD's (iPod Compatible!)

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York County EMA upcoming events:

Class B Permit Preparation Course

G 300 Course Announced

Basic Public Information Officer Class

Awareness Level Public Information Course

Awareness Level Public Information Course

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Cumberland County Exercises and trainings: (Click) for Monthly newsletter with training scedule in it.

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Maine Emergency Management Agency Training Schedule (click for schedule)

Training DVD's Avialable from SMRRC

SMRRC has produced nine training DVD's for in service education and emergency preparedness training. These were videos shot at past training sessions.  These training DVD's are free of charge (for our 4 county region). Please contact Penny Hudson." Each DVD is about 45 minutes to an hour in length and are available for the following topics: (These are all online also in iPod format)

1. RxAir (Air isolation in filtration unit)
2. IsoChamber (for emergency patient quaranteen)
3. CF 60 Biological PAPR (Hospital use-Powered Air Purifyinjg Respirator)
4. Mintie Ante Room (For hospital patient isolation)
5. Radiation Detection Meters
6. Gas detection Meters
7. Scott Proflow 3, PAPR (Powered Air Purifyinjg Respirator)
8. Portable Decontamination showers and pre and post decontamination kits use.
9. Training DVD and CD on Vortran (Air Driven automatic Resucitators).

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