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

 

 

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

Agenda:  October 14 Coalition Meeting Agenda

Home Care/Hospice Quarterly Calls

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

Dates:

  •    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

Notes from Calls:

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

Long Term Care Quarterly Calls

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

Dates:

  • 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

Notes from Calls:

SAVE THE DATE:  25TH ANNUAL PREPAREDNESS PRACTICUM PLUS! 

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

Registration will open in November!

Confirmed Speakers

Plan…Respond…Survive: Armed Intruder & Active Shooter Preparedness in Long-Term Care

(Daniel S. Wilder, Vice President of Operations | Sorensen, Wilder & Associates)

Psychedelics: Can they, and will they, make a difference in treating healthcare professionals’ trauma?

(Devin Hanson, PhD, LP University of MN, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences)

 

CST capabilities and understanding the risks with drones, explosives, and CBRNE

(Allen Autrey, MD, 55th Civil Support Team) 

Citation Trends in LTC Emergency Preparedness Regulations

(Kari Everson, Leading Age MN)

 

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

  • October 14, 2026 (Coalition meeting)
  • November 11, 2026
  • December 9, 2026
  • January 13, 2027
  • February 10, 2027
  • March 10, 2027
  • April 14, 2027
  • May 12, 2027
  • June 9, 2027

      

ON-DEMAND TRAINING & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

 

AI in Emergency Preparedness (Greg Hayes) – 1/12/26  

12/2/25 COALITION MEETING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

     Back to Basics Training Video

Note:  Attachments below are used in video training

Command Center Activation Training Video

Note:  Attachments below are used in video training

eLab Continuity and Resiliency Planning

Past Training

Minnesota Cares November 2, 2023

20th Annual Preparedness Practicum video (2022)

Long Term Care Preparedness Symposium video (2021)

19th Annual Preparedness Practicum video (2021)