2025 Great Lakes Homeland Security Conference

Since its start in 1999, when just 75 individuals attended, the Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference has continued in its purpose to enhance the capabilities of those who protect our homeland. With dynamic speakers such as Chief David Brown, Oliver North, Colin Powell, Martin Dempsey, Rudy Guiliani, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, Marcus Luttrell, and many more, the conference has continued to grow each year, attracting more than 1,200 attendees. For more information, please contact Kerry Chamberlain: chamberlaink2@michigan.gov //517.294.1459


Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM, Devos Center, Grand Rapids, MI

1. Summarize the lessons learned from the healthcare perspective from the Kansas City Chief Superbowl celebration mass shooting.
2. Discuss the ways a system-wide hospital approach can reduce violence against healthcare professionals.
3. Summarize the lessons learned from the Ascension healthcare response to a cyber attack in the hospital system.
4. Describe the role of Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation within the FDA plays in working to mitigate the risks associated with Internet-connected medical devices.
5. Summarize the response to two hurricanes by the HCA Florida Health System and their HCA Enterprise Emergency Operations Center.
6. Describe five cases of emerging pathogens that could have a significant impact on a community's resources, including first responders, healthcare, public health, and emergency management.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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 amount subject to change.  

Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 5.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (5.00 hours), General Attendance (5.00 hours), IPCE Credit (5.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (5.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.