AzCHER Event Calendar
What is a Healthcare Coalition? What is AzCHER? This introductory course provides a clear overview of healthcare coalitions and their role in strengthening preparedness and response across the healthcare system. You’ll learn what AzCHER (Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response) is, how it supports healthcare organizations statewide, and what it means to be a member. The course will also highlight ...
Please join AzCHER for this introductory training on emergency management and Incident Command System (ICS) basics. This course covers key hospital and healthcare emergency management concepts, CMS emergency preparedness requirements, resources for continued education and training, and a comprehensive overview of the ICS. Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information ...
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) tailored for Ambulatory Surgical Center Facilities. Participants will learn the purpose, structure, and roles within ICS, along with its historical development and application in emergency scenarios. Key topics include: Purpose and principles of ICS History and evolution of ICS ICS structure and scalability Roles and responsibilities within ...
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) tailored for Long-Term Care Facilities. Participants will learn the purpose, structure, and roles within ICS, along with its historical development and application in emergency scenarios. Key topics include: Purpose and principles of ICS History and evolution of ICS ICS structure and scalability Roles and responsibilities within ICS ...
This course provides learners foundational knowledge on Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). HICS is an incident management framework derived from the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS). It aids hospitals and healthcare organizations in enhancing their emergency management planning, response, and recovery capabilities for both unplanned and planned events. Register in advance for this training here. After registering, you ...
Course Dates: August 18 - 19, 2026 Course Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm both days Course Length: 16 hours ***ATTENTION: Enrollment priority for this delivery of L146 is being given to individuals who are attending the entire Basic Academy series. Others will only be approved to attend on a space available basis.*** Course Description: This is an elective course for the ...
Valleywise Health Medical Center - Main Campus will be conducting an in person HERT course on August 20, 2026. The Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents – Basic is a one-day course that provides foundational knowledge for healthcare personnel on how to effectively support mass casualty operations within the hospital setting. This comprehensive training equips hospital responders to ...
Date: August 27th, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST Cost: Free to attend (attendees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses) Location: Hyatt Regency Downtown, Phoenix, AZ Room: Hanson (second floor of Hyatt Regency) *This in-person training session has limited seating, with a maximum capacity of 75 participants. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If all spots are filled, ...
This course will teach participants how to conduct their own Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) and why it is important to their emergency preparedness programs. It will go over a commonly used HVA tool that includes a systematic approach to analyzing hazards that may affect demand for hospital services, or a facility’s ability to provide those services, helping to prioritize planning, ...
This course provides an in-depth walkthrough of the AzCHER Mobile App, designed to enhance emergency preparedness, response coordination, and real-time communication for healthcare coalitions, hospitals, EMS, and long-term care facilities. Participants will learn how to navigate the app, access critical resources such as Incident Command System (ICS) forms, emergency response checklists, training guides, and mass notifications, and utilize the app’s GIS-based emergency ...
