This event took place on May 6-7, 2008.

Video

To watch the streaming video, your computer needs:

• Internet connection with a 56K modem or faster.
• Sound card with speakers so you can hear the audio portion of the course.
• Real Player Software - if it isn't installed on your computer, download it for free at http://real.com.

• Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards - Building the Foundation for Preparedness
  Lynne Bergero
• Where Is that Document? Introducing Workspace V2s New Document Search Functionality
  Jody Braaten
• Indoor Air Quality Investigations of Previously Flooded Buildings in Southeast Minnesota
  Dan Tranter

Sponsored by

• Minnesota Department of Health
• University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness

The 2008 MDH "Ready to Respond: Collaborations in Health Preparedness" Conference was designed to improve the emergency preparedness planning and response capabilities of those attending the conference. Attendees heard about promising practices, successful collaborations from their peers and lessons learned. Attendees acquired tools and templates to enhance their ability to respond, as well as inspire, motivate and energize Ready to Respond efforts.

Featured Speakers Included

Eddie Gabriel, Crisis Risk Manager, Disney International - Collaborations in Preparedness
Gregory Santa Maria - Incident Action Planning And Crisis Decision Making for Hospital Leadership
Mike Kutzke, Professional Trainer - Organization and Prioritization: Day-to-Day Life Management Strategies
Lynn Bergero, Joint Commission - updated framework for hospitals, long term care organizations, home care, and ambulatory care

Target Audience

The "Ready to Respond: Collaborations in Health Preparedness " Conference was designed with a variety of health related professionals in mind. The conference was primarily for state, regional and local public health program, tribal preparedness staff, and healthcare system preparedness staff, Environmental Health staff, Healthcare Administrators (including hospital and clinic staff), Community Health Service Administrators, Community Health Board Members, and County Commissioners.

Conference Objectives

• Improve your emergency preparedness planning
• Improve your response capabilities
• Expand your knowledge
• Acknowledge lessons learned
• Acquire tools and templates that will enhance your ability to respond
• Be inspired, motivated and energized