Planning, Training, Responding: A Guide to Emergency Preparedness6/1/20266/2/2026
Venue
Richmond, VA 23233
Member: $345
Prospective member: $1,035
Overview
Join expert Roy LeNeave as he explores comprehensive strategies designed to help communities and healthcare providers prepare for emergencies and disasters. He will highlight practical approaches to reducing the impact of these events while ensuring a coordinated and effective response that protects lives, property, and critical resources.
- This program will provide a deeper look at the essential components of an emergency preparedness plan, including conducting risk assessments, developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency operations plan, and coordinating with local emergency management and public safety partners.
- Additional focus will be placed on staff training and competency, shelter-in-place procedures, evacuation planning, and establishing clear lines of communication during a crisis.
- You will also gain insight into maintaining continuity of operations, managing resources such as staffing and supplies, and evaluating preparedness efforts through drills and exercises to support ongoing improvement and readiness. View Details (PDF)
Who should attend
This training is geared for both nursing and assisted living administrators, regionals, and maintenance directors. All attendees will be given a full-color study binder to use as a reference tool to prepare for surveys or inspections.
Agenda
| June 1, 2026 | |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | Registration |
| 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Emergency Preparedness Plan – Overview (EPP) |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | EPP – Documentation Organization |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 pm | Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) |
| 4:15 pm | Adjourn |
| June 2, 2026 | |
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Evacuation Plan |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Communication |
| 11:45 – 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:45 pm | Training Requirements |
| 1:45 – 2:45 pm | Drills – Desktop / Community Based |
| 2:45 – 3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Generator Compliance for EPP |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
Presenter
Roy W. LeNeave | Life Safety Consultant – Healthcare
Continuing Education
VHCA-VCAL is a NAB-Certified CE Provider. This program has been approved for Continuing Education 9 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS–Approval #20270531-9-A120874-IN-CO.
Registration Deadline
May 22, 2026. Payment for non-members is dues with registration.
Accommodations
Reservation deadline is May 18, 2026. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump for $149.00 single/double (plus tax). Reserve your room online or call the hotel directly to at (804) 364-3600. Please remember to identify yourself as a VHCA-VCAL participant.
