Increasing Your Talent Pipeline Through Child Care Investment
August 19, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Governor Morrisey recently said, "Improving workforce participation, that’s the challenge of our time…it’s the biggest issue we have here in the state." West Virginia’s Office of Economic Development, through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is responding to that challenge by rolling out an innovative new program called Tri-Share. The Tri-Share Child Care Program offers employers a powerful recruitment and retention tool by helping staff access affordable child care through a cost-sharing model.
Stay Vigilant with Cybersecurity Training: Internet of Thing (IOT) for Medical Organizations
August 26, 2025 - August 26, 2025
August 26 , 2025 – 2pm
We live in an ever-connected world. We have information at our fingertips nearly instantaneously. Our lives are made easier by the interconnectedness of devices. However, the internet of things introduces an increased amount of cyber risk.
WPV Prevention Webinar Series – Topic TBA
September 18, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Date: September 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams
Speaker: Lynda Enos, RN, BSN, MS, COHN-S, CPE HumanFit, LLC
Stay Vigilant with Cybersecurity Training: Physical Security Resources and Planning
September 23, 2025 - September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025 – 10am
Learn how to reduce the probability of becoming a victim of an attack by remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious behavior. Applying basic security measures can enhance the protection of critical infrastructure and mitigate threats to personal safety. Sharing best practices from previous physical security assessments regarding healthcare facilities.
Health Care Leadership Summit
September 24, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Workplace Violence Training – Situation Awareness and Personal Safety; Fundamentals of Behavioral Threat Assessment
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Date: September 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV
Speaker: Brian Uridge, MPA, CPP, CHPA, CTM, DPSS Senior Director Michigan Medicine Safety and Security. University of Michigan Division of Public Safety & Security – Michigan Medicine Security
This comprehensive training program, spanning three core areas, equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance personal safety, prevent workplace violence, and identify potential threats. The first session focuses on situational awareness and personal safety, teaching attendees how to detect anomalies in their surroundings and make fast, informed decisions to stay safe on and off the job. The second segment addresses the alarming prevalence of violence in healthcare settings and highlights the importance of relationship-building and proactive response planning to prevent and intervene in active shooter situations. Participants will learn about systemic violence prevention strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of each healthcare environment. The third session explores the fundamentals of behavioral threat assessment, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary approaches to managing threats before they escalate. Real-world case studies bring to life the experiences of both investigators and victims, providing insight into the psychological and procedural aspects of threat assessment. Collectively, the training prioritizes trust, communication, and evidence-based practices to enhance individual and organizational preparedness.
For more information on this event and the speaker, please visit our Workplace Violence Prevention webpage.
Workplace Violence Training – Situation Awareness and Personal Safety; Fundamentals of Behavioral Threat Assessment
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Date: October 1, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Glade Springs Resort, Daniels, WV
Speaker: Brian Uridge, MPA, CPP, CHPA, CTM, DPSS Senior Director Michigan Medicine Safety and Security. University of Michigan Division of Public Safety & Security – Michigan Medicine Security
This comprehensive training program, spanning three core areas, equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance personal safety, prevent workplace violence, and identify potential threats. The first session focuses on situational awareness and personal safety, teaching attendees how to detect anomalies in their surroundings and make fast, informed decisions to stay safe on and off the job. The second segment addresses the alarming prevalence of violence in healthcare settings and highlights the importance of relationship-building and proactive response planning to prevent and intervene in active shooter situations. Participants will learn about systemic violence prevention strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of each healthcare environment. The third session explores the fundamentals of behavioral threat assessment, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary approaches to managing threats before they escalate. Real-world case studies bring to life the experiences of both investigators and victims, providing insight into the psychological and procedural aspects of threat assessment. Collectively, the training prioritizes trust, communication, and evidence-based practices to enhance individual and organizational preparedness.
For more information on this event and the speaker, please visit our Workplace Violence Prevention webpage.
Stay Vigilant with Cybersecurity Training: Ransomware Readiness and Cybersecurity Month
October 21, 2025 - October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025 – 2pm
Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. This training course is designed to help organizations prevent attacks that can severely impact business processes and leave organizations without the data they need to operate. This training will cover methods to identify the tactics ransomware actors use and to help mitigate the risks.
LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Deploy) Program for Managers
October 28, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Charleston, WV
Managers play a critical role in the success of health care organizations by bridging the gap between front-line staff and administrative leadership while developing strong teams that deliver exceptional patient care. Dedicated and competent managers and directors are vital to the retention of health care professionals. The LEAD Program for Managers is designed to provide an engaging learning environment to equip participants with the tools needed to excel in their roles, achieve personal and professional goals, and deploy strategies to drive success in their organizations.
For additional information, please contact Amber Furman.
WPV Webinar Series: Introduction to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility
October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Date: October 30, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams
Offered in conjunction with our WPV Webinar Series – this 75-minute webinar will focus on safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM). Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common work-related injury among health care workers and the greatest risk factor for injury is patient handling. SPHM can reduce the risk of healthcare workers’ injury and benefit patients by facilitating safe and early mobility.
Speaker: Lynda Enos, RN, BSN, MS, COHN-S, CPE, is a is a certified occupational health nurse and certified professional ergonomist with over 30 years of work and consulting experience in industrial and health care ergonomics. She is a principle consultant with HumanFit, LLC in Boring, Oregon.
Who should attend: Clinical leadership, safety, quality, risk, and patient relations.
Stay Vigilant with Cybersecurity Training: Incident Management
November 18, 2025 - November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025 – 2pm
Incidents happen. This training will provide a synopsis of cyber incident management and an executive level overview of the key components of an incident management plan. The goal is to prepare your organization to prevent or minimize the impact of a cyber incident.
WPV Prevention Webinar Series – Topic TBA
November 20, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Date: November 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams
Speaker: Lynda Enos, RN, BSN, MS, COHN-S, CPE
HumanFit, LLC