Health Care and Hospitals: Partnerships & Resources for Mass Violence Preparation, Response, Recovery and Mitigation

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
3:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. EDT

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Hospitals and health systems are vital community anchors that move beyond traditional care roles to navigate the complexities of mass violence incidents (MVIs). While often categorized within the broader mass casualty incident (MCI) framework, MVIs require a unique, specialized response that integrates forensic evidence preservation, mental/behavioral health and victim/survivor services, and long-term community recovery. This National Town Hall introduces The Health Care Leaders’ Guide to Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation, a collaborative roadmap from the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC) and the American Hospital Association (AHA). Participants will explore actionable, evidence-based strategies to strengthen local collaborations, coordinate mental/behavioral health and victim support services, and protect the well-being of the health care workforce against the lasting impact of secondary trauma.

After attending this National Town Hall, participants will be able to:

• Describe the “MVI Continuum” that offers a framework for hospitals and health system leaders to follow as they prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate MVIs (to include MVIs within the MCI framework).
• List the ten collaborators – including hospitals and health systems—that are essential to MVI planning and responses.
• Describe how law enforcement, victim/survivor and allied services can coordinate with hospitals to prepare for MVIs and strengthen survivors' behavioral and mental health, and victim support efforts.
• Identify effective strategies that help leaders recognize secondary trauma among their staff and provide supportive services to mitigate it.

 

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