Our Presenters
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Sr Director of Emergency Preparedness for the UPMC
Ryan LeNorman
TEEX Program Director
Patrick Van Horne
Co-author of the book “Left of Bang” and the co-founder of The CPJournal
Jason Jackson
TEEX Associate Division Director
Alexander Falcone
Partnership and Program Supervisor with the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience - US Small Business Administration
Megan Sullivan
​Director of the Disaster & Terrorism Branch of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Presentation Topics
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: One Year Later. A Workplace Violence Act
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This session examines the active shooter incident at UPMC Memorial, highlighting the organizational, operational, and clinical lessons learned. The presentation will explore best practices in emergency response, with a particular focus on coordination among hospital staff, local law enforcement, and emergency medical services during high‑risk, time‑critical incidents.
Beyond operational considerations, the session will address the impacts on staff, patients, and the broader healthcare environment. Topics will include available support resources, approaches to trauma mitigation, and strategies to promote both individual and organizational recovery following critical events.
The session will conclude with actionable recommendations to strengthen hospital security, enhance emergency preparedness, and improve resilience across healthcare systems facing an increasingly complex threat landscape.
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