We're here to help you weather the storm
An extreme winter storm can challenge any organization, even those accustomed to severe weather events. A blizzard or heavy snow can even threaten the ability of healthcare systems to sustain operations and deliver patient care. Relias offers the following free resources to help healthcare professionals and organizations stay safe and informed during winter storm events. Keep scrolling to access free training, helpful articles, webinars, and courses.
Winter storm preparedness courses
Navigating a winter storm disaster or emergency situation can be scary and challenging. Leverage these free courses from Relias to help you feel prepared as you care for those in need. These courses are for informational purposes only and do not provide contact hours. For additional resources for healthcare providers, visit Nurse.com, Relias Academy, or FreeCME.
This course describes how direct care workers in home settings can be prepared for winter weather.
The goal of this course is to provide all staff with the essentials of disaster preparedness, including emergency guidelines for potential disasters, the difference between shelter-in-place and evacuation, and items included in an emergency supply kit.
This course provides you with important information that you can use to help keep yourself and others safe during emergencies and disasters in the workplace.
Humans live and work in environments that range from normal to extreme, some hot, some cold, and some constantly changing. The human body responds quickly to changes in temperature, but there are limits to what is safe and what is not.
This course is intended as a quick reference for hypothermia and will cover an overview as well as nursing considerations utilizing the nursing process.
Helpful articles and reports
Access free information on topics related to winter storm preparedness and contingency planning.
Messages of support from Relias
"We at Relias are here to help ensure that your healthcare organization can continue providing safe patient care during emergency situations. We'd like to extend a helping hand with some of our resources."
Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN
VP, Partner, Clinical Solutions, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias
"When healthcare professionals are well-informed and have access to the necessary resources, they can act quickly and efficiently, ensuring patient safety and reducing disruptions to care during emergencies."
Logan Jamieson, MHA, MLNHA
Compliance Partner at Relias
"Our healthcare professionals are on the frontline of responding to emergencies and often need support to be able to continue providing critical care in difficult times. We understand the challenges and support you in your efforts."
Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB
Vice President, Quality, Relias
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