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  • MRSE 2027 – Introduction to Exercise Basics for Healthcare

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    Join us for the MRSE 2027 Introduction to Exercise Basics for Healthcare! Medical Response and Surge Exercises (MRSEs) are complex, multi-organization events that require planning, coordination, and active participation. Understanding the exercise process and expectations is essential to conducting a successful exercise and achieving meaningful preparedness outcomes. Operations-Based Exercises These involve action-oriented, often realistic response activities: Functional Exercises (FEXs) assess coordination ...

  • 190 – New Member Orientation

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 ...

  • 100 – Introduction to Emergency Management & ICS Basics for Healthcare Training

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 training here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information ...

  • Beginner Level of Incident Command System (ICS) focusing on Ambulatory Surgical Center Facilities

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 ...

  • Beginner Level of Incident Command System (ICS) for Long-Term Care Facilities

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 ...

  • 102 – Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 ...

  • 190 – New Member Orientation

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 ...

  • 110 – Introduction to Writing Emergency Plans

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    Join the AzCHER team in the newly developed “Introduction to Writing Emergency Plans” training! This training details the preparedness and response components necessary for planning within the emergency management cycle. Register in advance for this training here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes at noon the day prior ...

  • 170 – Introduction to Hazard Vulnerability Analysis

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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, ...

  • 181 – Introduction to the AzCHER Mobile App

    Virtual - Zoom Meeting

    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 ...