IHCA District Educations
Be prepared for what matters most.
IHCA's May district education events are designed to help long-term care providers strengthen emergency preparedness plans and respond with confidence during high-risk situations.
Participants will be encouraged to bring their facility’s emergency preparedness plan, evacuation plan and emergency contact lists to reference during the workshop, with time built in to review materials, discuss challenges and identify practical next steps they can implement right away.
Thank you to our May District Education sponsors:
Dates + Locations
These events are approved for 4.5 contact hours for administrators, activity professionals, assisted living managers, department heads, nurses and social services staff.
NE District
May 5
Hilton Garden Inn
7213 Nordic Dr.
Cedar Falls, IA
SE District
May 7
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
SW District Meeting
May 19
Cass County Community Center
805 West 10th St.
Atlantic, IA
NW District Meeting
May 21
Buena Vista University
610 W 4th Street
Storm Lake, IA
Sessions + Schedule
SessionsBeyond the Plan: Building Real-World Emergency Readiness in LTC
Speaker: Brian Feist
This interactive workshop is designed to help long-term care providers move beyond regulatory compliance and build practical, real-world emergency preparedness capabilities. Participants will review the core elements of an effective emergency preparedness program, explore common gaps seen across long-term care settings and discuss strategies to strengthen planning, communication and coordination.
Participants are encouraged to bring their facility’s emergency preparedness plan and will leave with actionable steps to improve readiness, strengthen partnerships and better protect residents and staff during emergencies.
Active Shooter Response Training
Speakers: Dennis Fox and Darren Smiley
This training provides long-term care professionals with practical guidance on how to recognize, respond to and communicate during an active shooter event. The interactive session is designed to walk participants through realistic scenarios, exploring decision-making in high-stress situations, discussing coordination with staff and first responders and identifying strategies to protect residents and staff during a rapidly evolving incident.
Please note the following schedule is the same for all four IHCA May District Meeting locations:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Registration/Check-In |
| 9:30 a.m. – Noon | Beyond the Plan: Building Real-World Emergency Readiness in Long-Term Care |
| Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (Provided) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Active Shooter Response Training |