2015 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise Plan (ExPlan)

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The 2015 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise (SWMHE) Exercise Plan (ExPlan) provides participating organizations with the information needed to conduct an operations-based functional or full-scale exercise. Sponsored by the California Department of Public Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority, it explains exercise participant roles and procedures for elected officials, observers, media personnel, and players. The plan aligns with FEMA HSEEP guidelines and includes administrative handling instructions for For Official Use Only (FOUO) sensitive materials and designated points of contact.

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2015 STATEWIDE MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXERCISE EXERCISE PLAN PREFACE The 2015 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise (SWMHE) is sponsored by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) . This Exercise Plan (ExPlan) was produced with input, advice, and assistance from the SWMHE Planning Team, comprised of representatives from: • California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) • California Department of Public Health (CDPH) • California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) • California Hospital Association (CHA) • California Primary Care Association (CPCA) • County of San Mateo EMS Agency • Emergency Medical Services Administrators Association of California (EMSAAC) • Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles County Department of Public Health • Orange County Health Care Agency • Riverside County Department of Public Health • San Joaquin County EMS Agency • Sharp HealthCare • Sutter County Public Health • Watsonville Community Hospital This ExPlan follows guidelines set forth by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) . The ExPlan gives participating organizations the information necessary to take part in an operationsbased functional or full scale exercise. This ExPlan is meant to aid healthcare entities and their partners in developing and executing a functional exercise as part of the broader SWMHE. The Exercise Plan (ExPlan) gives elected and appointed officials, observers, media personnel, and players from participating organizations information they need to observe or participate in the exercise. Some exercise material is intended for the exclusive use of exercise planners, controllers, and evaluators, but players may view other materials that are necessary to their performance. All exercise participants may view the ExPlan. ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The title of this document is the California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise Plan (ExPlan). 2. The information gathered in this ExPlan is designated as For Official Use Only (FOUO) and should be handled as sensitive information that is not to be disclosed. This document should be safeguarded, handled, transmitted, and stored in accordance with appropriate security directives. Reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, without prior approval from Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is prohibited. 3. The ExPlan describes the roles and responsibilities of exercise participants , and the procedures they should follow. 4. For more information about the exercise, please consult the following points of contact (POCs): State point of contact: Kristy Perez Chief, Planning, Exercises and Training Section California Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Office 1615 Capitol Avenue MS 7002 Sacramento, CA 95814 [Kristy.Perez@cdph.ca.gov](Kristy.Perez@cdph.ca.gov)[ ](Kristy.Perez@cdph.ca.gov)[Telephone: 916-650-6443](Telephone: 916-650-6443) Michelle Constant CEO Constant & Associates, Inc. 3655 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 430 Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone: (800) 745 – 3057 [Support@constantassociates.com](Support@constantassociates.com) Jurisdictional Exercise Point of Contact Zerlyn Ladua RN, FNP, MSN Director, BT/Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division of Communicable Disease Control Alameda County Public Health Department 1000 Broadway, Suite 500, Oakland, CA 94607 [Zerlyn.Ladua@acgov.org](Zerlyn.Ladua@acgov.org) Telephone: 510-208-5962 Fax: 510-273-3702 Exercise Support Team Erica Pan, MD, MPH, FAAP Director, Division of Communicable Disease Control Deputy Health Officer Alameda County Public Health Department [Erica.Pan@acgov.org](Erica.Pan@acgov.org) Donata Nilsen, MPH, DrPH HPP Coordinator Alameda County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention [donata

FAQs

Who sponsors the 2015 California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise (SWMHE)?

It is sponsored by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA).

What is the purpose of the Exercise Plan (ExPlan) for participants?

It gives participating organizations the information necessary to take part in a functional or full-scale exercise and provides roles, responsibilities, and procedures to follow.

How should the Exercise Plan be handled administratively?

The ExPlan is designated For Official Use Only (FOUO) and should be safeguarded and protected from disclosure, with reproduction prohibited without prior approval from Alameda County Health Care Services Agency.

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