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Overview
The Emergency Preparedness Summit is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the readiness of healthcare professionals in responding to emergencies with a focus on addressing unconscious biases and fostering awareness of disabilities, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This summit aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create an inclusive emergency preparedness and response environment that acknowledges and supports the diverse needs of all individuals affected by emergencies.
Agenda:
Knox Walk – Introduction
Matthew Berwick, Sr. Program Manager, Disability Accommodations for Clinical Services – Disability Awareness in Emergency Preparedness
Dr. Rickquel Tripp, MD, MPH, CDR, USNR | Department of Emergency Medicine | University of Pittsburgh - Keynote - Addressing unconscious biases and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion into emergency planning
Tami Minnier – Executive Leadership Presentation
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Psychologist
Social Worker
Emergency Management
EMS
Preparedness Patient Safety
Law Enforcement, Security, Safety, Communications
Learning Objectives
To understand the impact of unconscious biases on emergency preparedness and response activities.
To increase awareness of the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities during emergencies.
To develop strategies for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in emergency preparedness planning and implementation.
To enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to effectively respond to emergencies in a manner that respects and addresses the needs of diverse populations.
To foster a culture of inclusivity and accessibility within emergency preparedness and response teams.
Additional Information
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 2024_EP_Summit_Flyer_virtual.pdf | 694.84 KB |
Program
The Emergency Preparedness Summit is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the readiness of healthcare professionals in responding to emergencies with a focus on addressing unconscious biases and fostering awareness of disabilities, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This summit aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create an inclusive emergency preparedness and response environment that acknowledges and supports the diverse needs of all individuals affected by emergencies.
Agenda:
Knox Walk – Introduction
Matthew Berwick, Sr. Program Manager, Disability Accommodations for Clinical Services – Disability Awareness in Emergency Preparedness
Dr. Rickquel Tripp, MD, MPH, CDR, USNR | Department of Emergency Medicine | University of Pittsburgh - Keynote - Addressing unconscious biases and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion into emergency planning
Tami Minnier – Executive Leadership Presentation
Venue
Faculty
–Knox Walk
–Matthew Berwick, Sr. Program Manager, Disability Accommodations for Clinical Services
–Rickquel P. Tripp, MD, MPH, CDR, USNR | Department of Emergency Medicine | University of Pittsburgh
–Tami Minnier – Executive Leadership Presentation
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.0 contact hours.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 2.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 5.50 Attendance