The CST is an evacuation-based exercise and is one of the
required activities that Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) must
participate in as members of the Hospital Preparedness Program
(HPP).
Although the CST is an annual requirement, HPP waived this
requirement for the last two years due to COVID. HPP requires
HCCs to conduct the CST exercise this year. The purpose of the
CST exercise is to foster coordination, collaboration, and
communication among HCC partners.
At the suggestion of many partners, including hospitals,
healthcare associations, and HCC members, HPP staff, with the
help of numerous SMEs, revised the CST exercise. This session
provides the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming
revisions, ask questions and receive explanations.
David Csernak, MS, MA
Regional Supervisor (Acting), National Healthcare Preparedness
Programs, Emergency Management & Medical Operations, Assistant
Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
Kevin Sheehan
Captain, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), National Hospital
Preparedness Program (HPP), Region IX
Olugbadero Yerokun
Consultant, Core Business Operations
Deloitte
