Lunch & Learn Webinar : "Meet Maryland Access Point"  (February 2025)

Presentation Materials:

• PPX Slides provided to attendees. 

Presentation Summary:

Aging is a journey we all share, and knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference. Whether for yourself, a loved one, or the communities you serve, understanding what resources are available—and when to use them—is key to preparing for the future.

In this Lunch & Learn webinar, the Maryland Department of Aging explores Maryland Access Point (MAP)—a statewide initiative that serves as a one-stop shop for aging, independence, and long-term care resources.

Watch to Learn:

✅ The Maryland Department of Aging’s vision for a No Wrong Door System and the core services offered by MAP

✅ Key topics including information and referrals, intake and assessments, community options waivers, dementia screening, caregiver support, and more

✅ How MAP offices across Maryland serve as valuable access points for assistance and support

Watch the recording to gain valuable insights into how MAP helps ensure that no one has to navigate their aging journey alone.

Lunch & Learn Webinar : "Cough & Congestion" ft Project Firstline (December 2024)

Presentation Materials:

• PPX Slides provided to attendees. 

Additional Materials:

• Cough & Congestion Micro Learn Guide

Presentation Summary:

• Description: Take a lunch break with us and join this engaging Micro-Learn Webinar, “Cough & Congestion,” presented by Maryland’s Project Firstline. Learn how this infection prevention initiative can support your preparedness efforts and discover simple, effective strategies to manage respiratory viruses in healthcare settings.

   Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what a Micro-Learn is and how to conduct one for your team.
  • Identify how viruses causing cough and congestion spread in healthcare environments.
  • Learn actionable steps to protect yourself and others when near symptomatic patients.

  Who Should Attend? This session is geared for all healthcare workers, offering introductory-level information that is both accessible and practical.

  This session was designed for healthcare workers at all levels—from CNA’s to advanced practice nurses. Managers and supervisors will also gain insights into using Micro-Learn sessions as training tools.

  
  

  
  

Lunch & Learn Webinar : Meet 311 ft Baltimore City's 311 (December 2024)

Presentation Materials:

• PPX Slides provided to attendees. 

Additional Materials:

• What is 311 Factsheet
• 311 Non-m Emergency Police Calls Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

• Meet a key community partner, Baltimore City’s 311 Service – your direct line to city non- emergency services. From reporting streetlights that need fixing to learning about local public health initiatives, 311 is an essential tool for every Baltimore resident.

  While 311 isn’t for urgent emergencies, understanding when to call it instead of 911 is an important part of being prepared. This session will help you navigate city services so your are better prepared to handle non-emergency events.

 Lunch & Learn Webinar : Infection Control and Virus Basics ft MD Project Firstline (October 2024)

Presentation Materials:

• PPX Slides provided to attendees. 

Additional Materials:

• Project Firstline Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

• Bring your appetite for a preparedness-packed webinar over the lunch hour where you learn about how the MD's Project Firstline can serve as a supportive tool in your infection prevention preparedness. 

  Dive into the fascinating world of infection control with MD Project Firstline. Our upcoming session will cover topics such as:

  • The Concept of Infection Control
  • The Basics Science of Virus
  • How Respiratory Droplets Spread COVID-19
  • How Viruses Spread from Surfaces to People

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Strengthen your Personal Preparedness with the BCHD & BCFD (September 2024)

Presentation Materials:

• Presentation Slides provided to attendees. 

Presentation Summary:

• Join us in a preparedness packed session as speakers from the Office of Public Health & Response from the Baltimore City Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management from the Baltimore City Fire Department, share expert preparedness tips and resources to strengthen your personal preparedness! 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Meet Engage with Skills Training (May 2024)

Presentation Materials:

• Engage with Presentation Slides 
• Engage with Flyer

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as guest speaker Amanda Krisher LCSW-C:

• Introduces Engage with Skills Training, an evidence based , no cost immersive skills training program designed to elevate the caregiving skills of those caring for older adults. 

Mental Health & Resilience Workshop Series (April 2024)

Presentation Summary:

In our  two-part Mental Health and Resilience Workshop Series, featuring insights from Project Hope, a global health and humanitarian relief organization, whose mission is to place power in the hands of healthcare workers to save lives across the globe participants explored critical topics surrounding mental health in the healthcare sector. The workshops provided a deep dive into understanding stress, trauma, and the ‘Stress Continuum’, emphasizing the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and spiritual reactions individuals might experience during crises.

Key discussions included the common stress effects on frontline healthcare workers such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, as well as the identification of complex mental health conditions like PTSD and depression. Attendees learned valuable coping strategies, ways to enhance personal and organizational resilience, and the importance of recognizing and overcoming stigma to seek professional help. The series also introduced practical tools like conducting wellness rounds and debriefs, underscoring the availability of local resources to support healthcare professionals in their crucial roles.

* These presentations were not recorded due to the sensitive nature of the content covered and the need to protect attendee privacy during the interactive events. 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Winter Poison Preparedness with the Maryland Poison Center (February 2024)

Presentation Materials:

• EPN's Interview with the MPC
• MPC Factsheet
• MPC Winter Poison Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) guest speaker Emily Paterson:

• Defines " a poison".
• Introduces the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) .
• Identifies the who, what , when where and why behind contacting the Poison Center. 
• Explores the supportive service's  and resources offered by the Poison Center.
• Discusses poisoning prevention tips for the season of Winter. 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Meet the MD Project Firstline (November 2023)

Presentation  Materials:

• Project Firstline Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as the MD Project Firstline guest speakers Dianne Kaschak and Lynne Layug:

• Introduce MD Project Firstline.
• Explore MD Project Firstline's infection control education and training offerings. 
• Identify how those in healthcare seeking to expand their knowledge, can sharpen their infection control skills through MD Project Firstline's services. 
• Provide a brief training on "Source Control". 

Lunch & Learn Webinar - Meet the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) (November 2023)

Presentation Materials:

• EPN's Interview with the MPC
• MPC Factsheet

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as the Maryland Poison Center's (MPC) Communications Manager, Emily Paterson:

• Defines " a poison".
• Introduces the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) .
• Identifies the who, what , when where and why behind contacting the Poison Center. 
• Explores the supportive service's  and resources offered by the Poison Center.
• Discusses poisoning prevention tips for the season of Autumn. 

Workplace Violence Prevention for Home Care Professionals (Administrators/Managers) (April 2023)

Presentation  Materials:

• Presentation Slides
• Workplace Violence Factsheet
  

Presentation  Recording:

• Presentation Recording

Presentation Summary:

Join us in this webinar as Master Police Officer, Allen Perry shares with the audience:

• the impact of implementing de-escalation as a strategy on preventing potential violence in the workplace. 
• the importance of crafting policies and procedures that promote a culture of safety. 
• the benefits of providing comprehensive employee workplace training on workplace violence preparedness. 
• the value of investing in tools and technologies that support employee safety.

Disaster Preparedness for the LGBTQ+ Community (March 2022)

Presentation Materials:

• Slides
• Fact Sheet

Presentation Summary: Being prepared for a disaster often means that you are able to recover faster and easier. In this webinar we will discuss ways that members of the LGBTQ+ Community can be more prepared when a disaster happens. What steps should you take now to prepare, and what should you do if a disaster impacts you.

Other languages available:

Chinese   |   French   |   Russian   |   Spanish   |   Vietnamese

Consideration for the LGBTQ+ in Your Organization's/Community's Emergency Planning and Disaster Response (March 2022)

Presentation Materials:

• Slides
• Fact Sheet

Presentation Summary: Disasters don't discriminate, but often an organization or community's response to an emergency overlooks the needs of all community members who have been impacted. In this training we will discuss factors that emergency planners, service providers, and disaster responders should consider ensuring that the LGBTQ+ community is included in a community's response after a disaster.

Other languages available: