Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
*REGISTRATION CLOSES: 10pm, Friday, 05-08-2026 EST
Start Time: 10:00 am am EST
End Time: 12:00 pm pm EST
Speaker: Dr. Kesley Richardson
Topic: Introduction to Healthcare Emergency Management
Cost: Free to all FSMA Members & Medical Assistant Students
$10 for AAMA Members outside of Florida
$20 for non-AAMA members
# of CEUs: 2.0 AG
Type of Meeting: Zoom Format Meeting
FSMA Zoom Format CEU
Proposed Topics & Objectives:
Proposed Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of HICS
- Describe key concepts in healthcare continuity and COOP
- Explain healthcare emergency management models, including ESF 6 (Mass Care) and ESF 8 (Public Health & Medical Services)
- Identify how these systems integrate across community and clinical healthcare settings
Proposed Session Outline:
- Introduction to Healthcare Emergency Management
- HICS Overview
- HICS Structure & Key Roles
- Business Continuity in Healthcare
- Continuity of Operations (COOP) vs. Emergency Response
- Recovery & Restoration
- ESF 6: Mass Care Overview
- ESF 8: Public Health & Medical Services Overview
- Community to Clinical Integration
- Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs)
- Local Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
- Patient Movement & EMS Coordination
- Lessons Learned
- Opportunities for Improvement
ATTENDANCE INFO:
Register in advance for this meeting by 10pm on Friday, 05-08-2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the meeting.