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Meet the Team
The HPS Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind Healthcare Preparedness Solutions powered by HAPevolve. Our team is prepared to assist you and your organization every step of the way in identifying and deploying the solutions to help you overcome your challenges. Each team member brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and commitment to ensure that HPS delivers the best services, strategies, and support you need.
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Our Emergency Management Team, along with a network of other consultants and resources can build a resilient framework to help providers prepare for and recover from natural and human-made disasters, infrastructure failures, medical surges, evacuations, and other crises. With years of focused experience, our team provides the expertise you need now.
Our Emergency Management Team of Experts
Christopher D. Chamberlain, MS, RN, CHEP
Vice President of Emergency Management and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP)
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Supports emergency preparedness and public health efforts across the more than 236 member organizations in Pennsylvania
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Seasoned emergency professional with widespread experience in consultation and response services across the country
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Regularly provides expert emergency preparedness solutions and response services to hospitals and post-acute facilities nationwide
Charles (CJ) Sabo, MPH, CHEP, EMT-B
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP)
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Brings over 10 years of public safety experience through Emergency Medical Services and local government emergency management
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Skilled in organizing mass vaccination sites, and exercise development, facilitation, and evaluation
Tom Kitchen, MECM, CEM
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP)
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Over 10 years of public safety experience in emergency management, fire rescue, and emergency medical services.
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Dedicated to enhancing the operational capacity and preparedness of hospitals and health systems across Pennsylvania and beyond
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Actively works to advance policy initiatives that allow for increased resilience against a variety of hazards
Matt Linse, MA, BFA
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP)
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Brings over 30 years of experience in emergency services
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Experienced in rescuing and recovering individuals during critical incidents
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Skilled in coordinating responses to mass casualty incidents and major hospital and health care infrastructure incidents
Ryan Weaver, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, CHEP
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP)
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Extensive experience in management, quality reporting, and risk management for hospitals
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Expertise in hospitals’ environment of care, infection control, and employee health responsibilities
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Clinical background at a Level 1 trauma center emergency department
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Skilled in emergency preparedness, infection prevention, and quality/risk management
Edward Wurster III, CBCP, CEM, CFO, CHSP, CSyP, GCITP, MEP
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP)
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Expertise in healthcare emergency operations, continuity of operations (COOP), and organizational response planning
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Provides strategic consultation and leadership in emergency preparedness for healthcare systems
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Skilled in managing disruptions, including cyber incidents, and enhancing overall readiness
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Extensive experience in physical security, planning, coordination, and emergency management support