Course Description:
This eight-hour planning and management-level course will assist in preparing communities to meet the assistance and safety needs of older adults, and people with access and functional needs during a crisis event in rural communities using an approach with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Whole Community initiative. Due to the expected diverse student population, general information regarding crisis planning and response (incident command system (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), etc.) will be discussed, flowing into a narrower discussion regarding the needs and care issues of older adults. Included in the discussion are short- and long-term care, pet care, medication, and the need for durable medical equipment and healthcare. The issue of individuals from assisted-living and nursing homes will be emphasized in lessons learned from various disasters.
Event Location/Address:
Buchanan Public Health
Conference Room
1210 First Street W
City and County:
Independence - BUCHANAN (District 6)
Additional Information:
1) Travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided for lunch
2) You must register on the RDPC website, below
3) Plenty of FREE parking, use main entrance
4) Watch for signage for conference room.
Facility questions contact: Jacki Schares, 319-332-0860, jschares@co.buchanan.ia.us
Course Dates:
3/6/2024 through 3/6/2024 - (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Registration Information:
Registration URL:
https://ruraltraining.org/course/MGT-403/?scheduled=true&id=10073