November 2015
Shelter in Place Workshop – Polk County
Shelter in Place Workshop - Polk County (Click Here for Brochure) In general, sheltering-in-place is appropriate when conditions require you seek immediate protection in your home, place of employment, school or other location when disaster strikes. Local officials are the best source of information when determining whether to evacuate or shelter-in-place. In an emergency, listen to your radio and follow the directions given by emergency officials. Workshop Objectives • Gain knowledge about “what is” Sheltering in Place • What would…
Find out more »CEMP Workshop – Polk
Overwhelmed by the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) process? Join us for a FREE CEMP workshop.Hosted by Florida Department of Health and Polk County Emergency Managment CEMP Workshop brochure (Click here) We will review: *Optimizing your plan to ensure continuity of care before, during, and after a disaster*Requirements for special needs clients*Reviewer expectationsForms and fee structure Please bring your current plan. Breakout sessions will allow networking to strengthen essential community partnerships for optimal disaster planning. Work on plan specifics with…
Find out more »August 2017
Suicide Awareness: An Introduction for Crisis Responders
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR COURSE BROCHURE/FLYER Course Description: The ability to recognize and effectively intervene with suicidal individuals is one of the most challeng-ing aspects of crisis intervention. This course is recommended for those without formal mental health training. The course is designed to increase awareness of suicide, and equip participants with infor-mation and basic skills to respond to a person considering suicide. Discussions, demonstrations, and scenarios will be used to facilitate learning. This is an introductory level course.…
Find out more »Stress Management for the Trauma Service Provider (2-DAYS)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR COURSE BROCHURE/FLYER Course Description: This important course is for all who work with traumatized people. Explore the “Stress Continuum,” the levels of stress including eustress (i.e., beneficial, motivating stress), traumatic stress, burnout, countertransference, compassion fatigue or secondary PTSD, and vicarious traumatization which may occur as a result of helping others. A discussion of coping strategies for those who work with traumatized children will also be offered. Indi-vidual self-report exercises and an experiential group support session…
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Long Term Care Evacuation Tabletop Exercise
For Event Flyer please CLICK HERE Please RSVP by October 4th
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Polk ESF8 Health and Medical Coalition Meeting
Quarterly Meetings
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L950 All-Hazards Incident Commander
Course Informational Brochure CLICK HERE This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories: 1) responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and 2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an Incident Commander on an All-Hazards IMT. Target audience: Includes Emergency Management Officials, Fire Service,…
Find out more »November 2018
CEMP Workshop 9:30am
Overwhelmed by the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan(CEMP) process? Let us demystify the process in Polk and Hardee Counties. Join us for a free workshop November 8, 2018 at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center, 1890 Jim Keene Blvd. Winter Haven, Fl. for either of two sessions (9:30 -11:30 am and 1:30- 3:30 p.m.) Who Should Attend: Home Health Agencies, Home Medical Equipment Companies, Nurse Registries, Hospice Care licensed in Polk and Hardee Counties We will cover: Tips and considerations…
Find out more »CEMP Workshop
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE Who Should Attend: Home Health Agencies, Home Medical Equipment Companies, Nurse Registries, Hospice Care licensed in Polk and Hardee Counties We will cover: Tips and considerations for agencies writing or updating a CEMP Crafting a plan that includes a process for ensuring continuity of care before, during, and after a disaster Requirements for educating and tracking special needs clients Reviewer and statutory expectations Forms and fee structure ***Please bring your current CEMP***
Find out more »CEMP Workshop 1:30pm
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE Who Should Attend: Home Health Agencies, Home Medical Equipment Companies, Nurse Registries, Hospice Care licensed in Polk and Hardee Counties We will cover: Tips and considerations for agencies writing or updating a CEMP Crafting a plan that includes a process for ensuring continuity of care before, during, and after a disaster Requirements for educating and tracking special needs clients Reviewer and statutory expectations Forms and fee structure ***Please bring your current CEMP***
Find out more »CEMP Workshop 1:30pm
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE Who Should Attend: Home Health Agencies, Home Medical Equipment Companies, Nurse Registries, Hospice Care licensed in Polk and Hardee Counties We will cover: Tips and considerations for agencies writing or updating a CEMP Crafting a plan that includes a process for ensuring continuity of care before, during, and after a disaster Requirements for educating and tracking special needs clients Reviewer and statutory expectations Forms and fee structure ***Please bring your current CEMP***
Find out more »Polk ESF8 Health and Medical Coalition Meeting
Quarterly Meetings
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August 2019
Stop the Bleed Train the Trainer- Polk County
Registration: https://stbtttpolk.eventbrite.com Prior to registering please review the instructor requirements to ensure your qualifications to become an instructor, found on the event sign-up page or at bleeding control.org
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March 2020
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
HICS Flyer, Polk, 3.10.20 Registration Link: http://hicsinpolk.eventbrite.com/ Participants will be challenged to assess their plans, policies, and procedures related to the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule requirements. Having identified strengths and areas of improvement within their Emergency Plans. Registration Deadline: March 5, 2020 Seats Available: 40
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