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| Medical Response & Surge Exercise (MRSE): Reporting Tool Troubleshooting Instructions Now Available for Download in CAAMP
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The MRSE support team has developed troubleshooting instructions to address issues identified in MRSE Reporting Tool version ‘MRSE_Reporting Tool_09.24.24.'
Health care coalitions in the process of completing or finalizing their MRSE Reporting Tool should review the troubleshooting instructions prior to final submission.
For health care coalitions who have not begun completion of their budget period (BP) 1 MRSE Reporting Tool, an updated version named ‘MRSE_Reporting Tool_Version 5_March 2025’ is now also available for download in ASPR CAAMP.
Any Hospital Preparedness Program recipient unable to access these documents in ASPR CAAMP should contact the HPP CAAMP support team Mailbox for assistance.
Health care coalitions should request copies of these updates along with all other MRSE guidance documents from their HPP recipient. Please contact the MRSE support team Mailbox for any additional questions and assistance. |
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| Medical Response and Surge Exercise (MRSE) Technical Assistance (TA) Office Hours |
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The MRSE support team will host MRSE TA
office hours on Thursday, April 24 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET. This session will focus on addressing questions health care coalition members have about planning for and executing the MRSE.
TA office hours are open to Hospital Preparedness Program recipients and health care coalitions. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about the MRSE. Advance registration is not required to attend the office hours. Please use the link below to join the TA office hours:
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| Please email your Field Project Officer and the
MRSE support team directly if you are unable to attend the session, have general questions about the MRSE or supporting materials, or wish to request a one-on-one session with the MRSE support team. |
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| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds |
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The HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds share clinical challenges and successes in preparing for and responding to disasters from all threats. This program is designed to create peer-to-peer learning networks where clinicians who are highly experienced treating patients in emergency situations share their experiences with clinicians across the U.S. and around the world who can benefit from their lessons learned. Topics are based on new and emergent information around emergency preparedness, as well as topics requested by participants.
Please join ASPR on Tuesday, April 22 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET for the next session entitled, "Key Clinical Readiness Principles for Everyone in the Health Care Workforce." Speakers will discuss how the health care workforce can adapt skills to new settings, understand downtime procedures, and provide quality care under crisis conditions.
Regularly scheduled sessions are held every other Tuesday.
Make sure you're in the loop: Sign up for the newsletter by checking the HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds box, under the "Programs" header.
Did you miss a recent session? Recordings of all sessions are available online on the iECHO portal, under the "content" tab. |
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Upcoming Trainings and Webinars |
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American Society for Health Care Risk Management |
Mastering De-Escalation in Health Care: From Recognition to Resolution
This webinar, featuring speaker Barb Linder, RN, BSN, MSN, CPHRM, CHC, will provide health care professionals with the knowledge and tools to handle challenging interactions. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the legal obligations surrounding workplace safety in health care settings and learn practical approaches to prevent and respond to incidents of workplace violence. |
Tuesday, April 22
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center |
Ophthalmic Manifestations of Mpox: What Clinicians Need to Know
This webinar will provide frontline staff and health care professionals with the latest insights on ophthalmic findings in mpox, including common and rare presentations, the presence of mpox DNA in tear film, and the critical role of infection prevention and control measures. |
Tuesday, April 22
2:00 PM ET
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National Academies Health and Medicine Division and Division on Earth and Life Studies |
What Everyone Should Know About Bird Flu (H5N1)
It’s been a little over a year since H5N1 avian influenza or “bird flu” was first detected in U.S. dairy cows, and many questions remain about the highly pathogenic virus. The first webinar in the "Healthy Exchange" series will include an audience Q&A and an informal panelist discussion. |
Tuesday, April 29
1:00 - 2:15 PM ET
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National Association of County and City Health Officials |
2025 Preparedness Summit
Participants will learn best practices, build partnerships, advance their skillsets, and take away innovative solutions and practical strategies to address the vulnerabilities in our country's health security system. |
April 29 - May 2
San Antonio, Texas
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials |
Don't Panic! A Panel on How to be an Effective Crisis Communicator
This webinar will explore strategies for strengthening jurisdictional capacity for public health risk communication. The panel discussion will feature insights from subject matter experts, state health department representatives, and public health leaders. |
Thursday, May 8
1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
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| ASPR Technical Resources Assistance Center Information Exchange (TRACIE) The Express: April 2025 |
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| National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center Webinar: Prepared to Respond Together: Strengthening Partnerships in Health Care and Public Health |
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Presented by Common Health Coalition and moderated by Melissa Harvey, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Emergency Operations at Hospital Corporation of America Healthcare, this webinar
is focused on strategies for fostering collaboration and enhancing preparedness for various health emergencies. The dialogue emphasized the importance of an "always-on" approach to preparedness, ensuring that systems and relationships are ready to respond effectively at any time.
Access key takeaways from the webinar here. |
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| Federal Emergency Management Agency: Stay Safe Cleaning Up After a Flood |
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| Cleaning up after a flood may seem overwhelming, but these guidelines give you somewhere to begin. If you prioritize safety, get professional help when needed, and dispose of debris properly, you can recover. |
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| National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians: EMS Readiness and Response: A Reflection on the Oklahoma City Bombing |
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Tragedy struck on April 19, 1995, when a bomb was detonated outside the Oklahoma City’s federal building. The blast killed 168 people, 19 of them children, and injured nearly 700 more. Within the first hour of the explosion, 139 patients were transported to area hospitals and during the day, 444 persons were treated for physical injuries. Among the lessons learned, is that the training of first responders and others from multiple agencies contributed to the successful response. Access the news release
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Note: ASPR provides the above sources of information for the convenience of the ASPR Health Care Readiness community and is not responsible for the availability or content of the information or tools provided, nor does ASPR endorse, warrant or guarantee the products, services or information described or offered. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the usefulness and applicability of the information provided. |
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