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Speaker(s): Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C
About the Speaker(s)
With more than 37 years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team member and consultant. Victoria has led and participated in the start-up of hospice, home care and home infusion agencies and has successfully led teams through the initial Certification and Accreditation process as well as renewals of existing Certification/Accreditations.
Oct 109:00 am - 4:30 pm CST Hosted by
TAHC&H
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About the Event
General Session Panel: Hurricanes, Hacks and Shooters, Oh My!
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Join us for a moderated panel as member agencies share their firsthand experiences in navigating a wide range of emergencies, from active shooter incidents to severe weather events and ransomware attacks, as well as critical financial challenges. Gain valuable insights into how these agencies responded to crises, what worked and what didn’t. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your own Emergency Preparedness Plan by learning from the lessons and best practices of your peers.
Live in the Safe Zone: The Compliance Side of the Emergency Preparedness Plan
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Does this apply to our agency?
- Do we have to do that?
- What if we’re a small agency with limited resources?
- Should we be monitoring infections?
- Do OSHA guidelines apply to us?
Then this session is for you! Navigating the compliance landscape of emergency preparedness is crucial for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) is not easy. This session will dive into the common pitfalls that lead to citations and explore the often-overlooked compliance elements of your emergency preparedness plan. From documentation to training and everything in between, make sure your agency is not only prepared for emergencies but also fully compliant with regulatory requirements. Don’t get caught off guard—understand what’s expected and avoid those dreaded citations.
Home is Where You Win: The Framework of EP Planning
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Victoria will guide you through the final steps in crafting a compliant and actionable Emergency Preparedness (EP) Plan. Regardless of your agency’s size, compliance with federal and state requirements is essential. Together, we’ll examine the critical framework pieces necessary for a robust EP Plan including, but not limited to:
- Risk assessment and emergency planning
- Policies and procedures
- Strong communication strategies
- Employee training and testing
- Recovery plans
- And much more
Ensure that your plan has all of the latest updates including the necessary tools, training, and resources before an emergency strikes. Now is the time to double-check everything to guarantee you’re fully prepared for whatever may come!