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Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) Exercises
In February, April and May, ACFs can participate in regional HEPC exercises. These 'short-notice' exercises will help you determine your facility's preparedness in the event of an actual emergency and help you determine how you can work with your local resources during an event. These exercises will test:
- Medical Surge (Coalition Surge Test) This is a hospital-to-hospital exercise, therefore your ACF will probably not be contacted by any coalition member. We share this for situational awareness only.
- Medical Countermeasures (MCM drill) Same as above
- Interoperable Communications (IOC drill) This is the activity that is most likely to affect your ACF. It's main purpose is to test the redundant forms of communication with others critical to emergency preparedness planning in your area. By participating, you will demonstrate your ability to use the communication system and answer a brief, 3 question survey on HERDS.
IOC Drill Dates & Regions:
- 2/27 - Central NY
- 4/4 - Western NY
- 4/11 Capital District
- 4/18 Long Island
- 5/9 Lower Hudson Valley
During the exercises, certain individuals in your ACF (depends on your HCS roles) may receive multiple calls, emails and texts (from different sources) informing you of the emergency drill, similar to the one held last October. To participate, follow the instructions given in the communication.
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