As public health officials track the surge of the Delta variant, counties are also poised to take steps to reduce transmission and protect our communities. NACo will be joined by Dr. Deborah Birx, the former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, who will share an update on COVID-19 and best practices to lower community outbreaks. This session will also include information on how counties can use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to...

Webinar topics include: Overview of GPO procurement vehicles Guest panelist from FedEx Office to discuss how the GPOExpress program can work for you Quantity and delivery schedule considerations The webinar will include a Q&A. For more information, email nam@gpo.gov or call (202) 512-1904.

Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies face mounting challenges to meet the rising need for largely underfunded and understaffed services that are rooted in legacy systems. Join our Los Angeles Virtual Innovation Hour to hear insights from the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) on their Salesforce implementation to address public health technological gaps. Sessions will also feature demos of Salesforce (Call Center), MuleSoft (HL7 I...

COVID inoculation rates in U.S. minority communities are dismal, hovering around 8%. They are currently eight times higher in white communities. Studies show that causes include misinformation about vaccine effectiveness and safety, lack of trust in government institutions and drug companies, the digital divide, language barriers, inaccessibility of vaccination sites, deportation fears by undocumented immigrants, identifying and reaching under...

Fortunately, COVID vaccines have been developed at a record pace. How has that been done, were any testing corners cut, safety standards violated and vaccines rushed into the public domain? In the second Public Health webinar in the series with the American Public Health Association, the Milken Institute, MDB and SSF, will convene vaccine research, manufacturing, and regulatory experts to answer these questions and provide you with important i...

As vaccines are being distributed across the country, many states are challenged with efficient strategies and managing logistics. To aid in the massive undertaking, Salesforce created Vaccine Cloud, which is an end-to-end solution addressing the needs of governments, healthcare providers and organization. Register for our virtual event featuring a live panel of public health and industry experts for public health authorities, healthcare provi...

Join us virtually, February 17-18, 2021, for the IJIS Institute National Symposium. This event will highlight national priority initiatives benefiting all levels of government and brings together industry solution providers, government leaders, and representatives from nonprofit and academic organizations to network and collaborate in a neutral, non-sales environment. The National Symposium offers the unique opportunity to hear first-hand from...

During Episode 3, Cleveland Clinic will be leading their highly important SHIELD program with sought-after curriculum addressing workplace violence, trauma-informed care, emergency management, drug epidemics and current safety and security advancements all caregivers should be equipped with. Continuing education hours will be awarded. Cleveland Clinic Enterprise is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by th...

Safety and Security are top of mind here at Zoom. We are committed to bringing happiness to our users while creating a culture of trust, safety, and respect. Whether you are a new Zoom user or a seasoned vet, we invite you to join us for tips, best practices and features designed to help you host safe and secure meetings.As 2020 comes to a close, we will take a look back at all the new features and enhancements Zoom has made to help protect yo...

Fully connected and integrated modern technologies are needed to help the federal government maintain productivity during times of crisis while continuing to execute agency missions. The pandemic was not planned, but agencies reacted swiftly by adapting processes and moving to maximum telework. However, agencies are beginning to establish and implement their phased return to workplace plans, and the question is: 1. How do you gain a consisten...