Fundamental Crisis Management

April 17, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Crisis Management (formerly Fundamental Disaster Management) focuses on core principles of disaster planning and addresses the employment of sound crisis management principles by hospitals and health systems to sustain their ability to provide patient care.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for all healthcare providers who participate in patient care at all levels where there is a possibility of patient's clinical status worsening acutely of presenting with serious illness. Other learner groups such as paramedics and prehospital responders would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • describe the categories of disasters that may result in the need for expanded critical care services
  • explain how the ICU fits into a disaster management plan
  • identify the three components of surge capacity (The 3S’s space, staff, and stuff/supplies)
  • review development of a triage protocol
  • recognize the specific role PPE plays in staff protection and understand its proper use
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 7.50 AAPA Category I CME
    • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.50 ANCC
    • 7.50 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    01/21/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    04/17/2026 - 7:00am EDT
    Event ends: 
    04/17/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $350.00
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    Geisinger Faculty

    Laurel Buckley, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Chief Physician Assistant, Adult Critical Care
     
    Angela Cindric Slampak, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
    Activity Planner
    Pharmacy Coordinator, Pharmacy Inpatient
     
    Jennifer Chubb, RT
    Activity Planner
    Respiratory Therapist Team Lead, Respiratory Therapy General Care
     
    Mary Jane Reed, MD
    Activity Director
    Physician, Adult Critical Care Medicine
     
    Amy Reiner, RN
    Activity Co-Director
    Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
     
    Trish Strzelecki
    Activity Planner
    Administrative Assistant, Adult Intensive Care Medicine

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 7.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 7.50 AAPA Category I CME
    • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.50 ANCC
    • 7.50 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $350.00
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