Trainings

Preparedness. Mitigation. Response. Recovery.

Planning, training, and exercise activities are determined through regional workgroups, grant guidance and the needs or gaps identified by Coalition members. Scroll down for scheduled events and registration information.

I have been attending [Coalition trainings] for a long while and this helps me keep up on current trends and practical information to help formulate a better response in disaster settings.

-Duane Schaefer

UPCOMING TRAININGS & MEETINGS – SAVE THE DATE

Home Care/Hospice Quarterly Calls

Meeting Link (for all Home Care/Hospice quarterly calls): https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/220622474290087?p=AqWRZzPrymMhuSjwZn

Dates:

August 7, 2026: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
November 6, 2026: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
February 5, 2027: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
May 7, 2027: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

April 3, 2026 Meeting PowerPoints: Notes – HCHMonthlyCall_April2026 Presentation – Promoting Team Resiliency in Times of Heightened Stress
March 6, 2026 Meeting PowerPoint: HCHMonthlyCall_March2026

LTC Quarterly Calls

Meeting Link (for all LTC quarterly calls): https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/253899439966248?p=wS2R8hUrfzrsTchktB

Dates:

August 6, 2026: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
November 5, 2026: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
February 4, 2027: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
May 6, 2027: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

April 2, 2026 Meeting PowerPoints: Notes – LTCMonthlyCall_April2026 Presentation – Promoting Team Resiliency in Times of Heightened Stress
March 5, 2026 Meeting PowerPoint: LTCMonthlyCall_March2026

Coalition Orientation: Wednesday, August 26 – 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Are you new to the Coalition? This brief orientation is for you!

Request the meeting information from Christine.Chell@hcmed.org

MNTrac Training for New Users: Thursday, September 17 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

The session will focus on users new to MNTrac or needing a refresher on how to navigate MNTrac.

Registration Link: https://MNTracTraining9172026.eventbrite.com

Introduction to Healthcare Incident Command System (HICS): Tuesday, October 6, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

This no cost full day introductory class to the Healthcare Incident Command System (HICS), covering FEMA courses IS 100, IS 200, and IS 700 is available to the first 30 people who register from the METRO region. This course is taught by Hospital Emergency Managers with subject matter expertise and experience in HICS. The class is held at LifeSource: 2225 West River Road North, Minneapolis

Registration Link: https://IntroHICS10062026.eventbrite.com

Metro Coalition Meeting (In Person): Wednesday, October 14, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Meeting Location: Shoreview Community Center

9:00 – 10:00 am: Breakout rooms for LTC, HC/Hospice, Public Health & Hospital Compact meetings

10:15 am – 3:00 pm: Coalition meeting with Lunch

Registration Link: https://CoaltionMeeting-10142026.eventbrite.com

SAVE THE DATE: 25TH ANNUAL PREPAREDNESS PRACTICUM PLUS!

Wednesday, February 17, 2027: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center

Registration will open in November!

Hospital Compact Meetings (All meetings are 11:00 am – 12:00 pm)