UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters

Workshop Series: Topics in Public Health Preparedness - January 19-20, 2006
Sponsored by UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters

WORKSHOP 1: WRITING INCIDENT ACTION PLANS
Thursday, January 19, 2006, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Presenters: Alaina Snyder, MPA and Kimberley Shoaf, DrPH
Clear Incident Action Plans are necessary for an effective and efficient emergency response. This workshop will provide you with the details of how to write an Incident Action Plan that is required in a NIMS-compliant response.

Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
List the major steps involved in the planning process.
Explain the criteria for determining when the Incident Action Plan should be prepared in writing.
Explain the use of Operational Periods in the planning process and how Operational Periods are derived.
Explain the function of the various Incident Action Planning Worksheets (ICS Forms), which maybe used in preparing the Incident Action Plan.
Identify the kinds of supporting materials included in an Incident Action Plan.

WORKSHOP 2: KEEPING YOUR WORKFORCE SAFE
Thursday, January 19, 2006, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Presenter: James R. (Rick) Greenwood, PhD, MPH
Responding to public health emergencies can present a risk to the health and safety of your workforce. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify potential health and safety hazards and develop strategies to protect the workforce.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the role and limitations of a Public Health Responder with“Awareness Level” knowledge of hazardous situations.
Identify the three (3) categories of hazardous materials.
Discuss the three (3) common routes of chemical exposures during a hazmat incident.

WORKSHOP 3: CONDUCTING A HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT
Friday, January 20, 2006, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Kimberley Shoaf, DrPH
The 2005/06 Public Health Preparedness guidance from CDC requires that all jurisdictions conduct a hazard assessment. This workshop utilizes a tool developed to assist public health agencies in identifying their community's hazards, assessing the likelihood of occurrence, and quantifying their impacts on the public's health. Participants will learn how to utilize the tool to conduct a hazard risk assessment for their jurisdiction.

Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Assess the probability of hazards in your community.
Assess the vulnerability of your community and public health agency in relation to the impact of the hazard.
Score the hazard’s consequences on human impact, interruption of healthcare services, community impact, and impact on the public health infrastructure.
Conduct a risk analysis for each hazard based on its probability and the severity of its consequences.

WORKSHOP 4: RISK COMMUNICATION: WORKING IN A JOINT INFORMATION CENTER (JIC)
Friday, January 20, 2006, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Presenters: Armine Kourouyan, MPH, CHES and Kimberley Shoaf, DrPH
A key component of NIMS is an integrated public information strategy. This workshop will provide public health professionals with the knowledge and skills to function within a Joint Information Center (JIC).

Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Function within a Joint Information Center (JIC).
Identify the theories and principles of risk communication.
Develop a risk communication plan.
Understand the role of the media in risk communication.
Realize the skills and strategies for effective communication during a press conference.

Workshop Details
Dates:
January 19-20, 2006

Time:
Morning Workshops: 9:00am - Noon
Afternoon Workshops: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:
Hilton Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Tel: 714-540-7000; Fax: 714-540-9176
Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667)
Please contact the Hilton Costa Mesa to arrange accommodations.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the special rate of $149.00/night plus tax. Please book rooms directly through the hotel by calling 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-8667) or 1-714-540-7000, and ask for the group code UCL. Rooms will be reserved until Tuesday, January 11, 2006, after which prevailing rates and availability will apply. (Note: This room rate is applicable for stays beginning Wednesday, January 18, 2006 through Thursday, January 19, 2006.)

Registration Fees:
One workshop = $35.00
Two workshops = $60.00
Three or four workshops = $85.00.
You can sign up for one or all workshop(s). Breakfast is included with morning workshops. Lunch is included with afternoon workshops.

Checks and Purchase Orders: Please complete the pdf registration form and fax to 310-794-0889 or mail to 1145 Gayley Avenue, Suite 304, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Checks must be made payable to the UC Regents. Please send faxes or mailed envelopes to the attention of Chara Burnstein. Upon receipt of your completed registration form, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. Please confirm that all contact information, including email address, is correct.

Credit Card Online Registration: Please complete the secure online registration form. There are two steps for the online registration process and both must be completed for registration to be successfull. After registering online, an email confirmation will be sent to indicate that the registration process has been completed successfully. Before submission, please confirm that all contact information, including email address, is correct.

If you have any questions, please contact Chara Burnstein at 310-794-0864 or via email at cphdevents@ucla.edu.

Continuing Education:
CPHD is pleased to be able to offer the following CE credits to those that request them.

Health Educators, CHES:Sponsored by the Pacific Public Health Training Center, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for the CHES to receive Category I CECH in health education. PPHTC Provider Number CA1162; NCHEC Provider Number MEP2364.

Nurses, BRN: Continuing Education for BRN is provided by the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. UCLA CPC is an approved CE Provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing # CEP-12416.