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Welcoming Back a Familiar Face in a New Role!

We are thrilled to announce that Crystal Carlson is returning to Wakefield Brunswick, this time stepping into the pivotal role of Vice President of Operations. In her new position, she will lead our Innovation and Client Services Team, driving our relentless pursuit of operational excellence and ensuring that our clients continue to receive unparalleled service and innovative solutions.

Welcoming Back a Familiar Face in a New Role!
Disaster Response + Recovery
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Standing with California During the Wildfire ...

At Wakefield Brunswick, we deeply value the resilience and dedication of those on the front lines of care and recovery. In this challenging time, we want to extend our unwavering support to any organization in need of assistance with crisis management, continuity planning, or recovery operations. Our team is here to help, ensuring that healthcare providers can focus on delivering care and protecting those who rely on them.  

Standing with California During the Wildfire Crisis
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Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Director of ...

As the Director of Innovation, Jenn provides subject matter expertise, supports project management, and drives innovative solutions through emerging technologies.  She collaborates closely with the Director of Client Services to ensure seamless integration and delivery of projects, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing client relationships. Learn more about Jenn’s experience and her future work with Wakefield Brunswick in this post.

Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Director of Innovation, Jenn Hamilton
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Congratulations Lori Wallman on Your Acceptance ...

We are thrilled to announce that Lori Wallman, Senior Advisor at Wakefield Brunswick, has been accepted into the prestigious DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity program at Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine! Lori's dedication, expertise, and passion for public health and healthcare have always been a beacon of excellence within our team. Her acceptance into this distinguished program is a testament to her unwavering commitment to advancing health equity and leadership in our communities.

Congratulations Lori Wallman on Your Acceptance to Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine!
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Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Director of ...

We are excited to announce that Tracy Miller has been promoted to our Director of Client Services! Tracy has been an integral part of our team, consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond to ensure the success of our clients and our company. Her commitment to hard work and innovative thinking has played a significant role in elevating our client engagements and setting us apart in the industry. 

Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Director of Client Services, Tracy Miller

3 Opportunities for Improvement in Your Continuity of Operations Plan

3 Opportunities for Improvement in Your Continuity of Operations Plan

Read the first of the Lessons Covid-19 Has Taught Us blog series, based on Angela Devlen's 2021 presentation: Rethinking Preparedness. Across the country, healthcare organizations have been put to the ultimate test with regards to response to a public health crisis, adopting new means of continuing safe patient care, and in insulting their key revenue drivers to ensure that they would withstand the throes to come. Read the key areas of opportunity and organizational strengths culminating throughout the pandemic — and how to incorporate them into your own organization.

Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Senior Director of Client Services, Crystal Carlson

Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Senior Director of Client Services, Crystal Carlson

As Senior Director of Client Services, Crystal Carlson, MPH, MEP, CBCP, will serve as the primary subject matter expert working directly with our clients and partners. Crystal will support Client Services by ensuring the successful delivery of client engagements and education offerings across the advisory, education, and research service lines. Learn more about Crystal’s experience and her future work with Wakefield Brunswick in this post.

VIDEO: Alternative Staffing Models for COVID-19

VIDEO: Alternative Staffing Models for COVID-19

With the resources that we have being truly finite when it comes to the management of covid-19, the most important resource that we have is our staff and frontline support workers. For this reason, it is essential to develop and implement pandemic strategies that prevent staffing shortages and burnout.

In this short 5-minute video, our Vice President of Client Services Christopher Sonne, is discussing some alternative staffing solutions to try in your healthcare organization.

Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Vice President of Client Services, Chris Sonne

Wakefield Brunswick Announces New Vice President of Client Services, Chris Sonne

As Vice President of Client Services, Chris Sonne will oversee the entirety of Wakefield Brunswick's client and partner relationships. With a focus on mutual learning between Wakefield Brunswick and client partners, Chris leads with a holistic mindset focused on cultivating long-term connections and maintaining client relationships long after projects are completed. Learn more about Chris Sonne and his contributions to Wakefield Brunswick in this new post.

Wakefield Brunswick, Inc. Moves Offices to Tampa, FL

Wakefield Brunswick, Inc. Moves Offices to Tampa, FL

Wakefield Brunswick has moved offices and headquarters to the modern working space Hyde House in Tampa, Florida. Our team remains complete remote and we are following all Hillsborough Couty and Florida state-issued guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are looking forward to convening as a team in the new space when it is safe to do so. Read more about our new offices…

Why We Offer Free Resources for Healthcare Risk and Resiliency Professionals

Why We Offer Free Resources for Healthcare Risk and Resiliency Professionals

Why do we give away so many resources for free? It’s true, we do give away valuable templates, tools, resources, and lessons learned as often as we can. It boils down to one reason… Read on for our reasoning and to download our most popular resources.

Spotlight on Free Resource | Steering Committee Charter Template

Spotlight on Free Resource | Steering Committee Charter Template

Every healthcare resiliency program needs a Steering Committee. It's common to bump-up against difficulties obtaining leadership buy-in throughout this process, so it's important to have a group dedicated to supporting your program. Download our free Steering Committee Charter Template to form your group, establish the scope, and get leadership buy-in on your healthcare resiliency program.

Wakefield Brunswick, Inc. Commits to Reducing Racial Inequities within Healthcare Emergency Management

Wakefield Brunswick, Inc. Commits to Reducing Racial Inequities within Healthcare Emergency Management

Wakefield Brunswick, Inc. acknowledges the presence of systemic racism in the United States and within the healthcare emergency management community where we serve. Like many of our healthcare colleagues and patients, Breonna Taylor suffered the impacts of systemic racism and in the end, it cost her life. Read the WB Commitment to Action and join us in the right to dismantle white supremacy and systemic racism in healthcare emergency management and beyond.

Video: 3 Leadership Tips for Healthcare Resiliency Professionals Responding to COVID-19

Video: 3 Leadership Tips for Healthcare Resiliency Professionals Responding to COVID-19

Connecting with Executive Leadership in Healthcare Emergency Management is still challenging, even as organizations are working hard to respond and recover to COVID-19. Working with executives in a way that is clear, direct, and solution-oriented is more important than ever - Incorporate these 3 leadership tips into your work with healthcare executives to get the response and the results your organization needs to recover from COVID-19.

Capture Your Healthcare Organization's COVID-19 Experience with this Tracking Log Planning Tool

Capture Your Healthcare Organization's COVID-19 Experience with this Tracking Log Planning Tool

COVID-19 information tracking is so important for staying on top of new challenges, as well as later FEMA and funding reimbursement applications. Download this tracking form today to help your staff stay organized as they tackle challenges, implement new policies, and collect valuable experience information for later reporting.

Checklist: Financial Considerations for Healthcare Organizations during COVID-19

Checklist: Financial Considerations for Healthcare Organizations during COVID-19

COVID-19 is having an unprecedented financial impact on healthcare institutions, while they are the front lines saving lives. Start preparing your organization now to apply for financial assistance and FEMA reimbursement as these programs and funds become available. Download the checklist bundle below, intended to assist you through the financial recovery process including, Requests for Public Assistance (RPA), which includes a “ready to use” PDF and a Word document template you can customize for your organization.

Emergency Access to Health Information during COVID-19

Emergency Access to Health Information during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 response or a long-term disaster, workforce access security needs may change based on work reassignments. These changes require new levels of access in one or more units, facilities, or for those working from remote locations. An emergency access “Break the Glass” (BtG) process should be part of your emergency operations or disaster recovery plan including exercising it on a regular basis to work out a workflow or technical issues. Download this guide for your identity access management (IAM), enterprise risk, legal, and operations teams to help you design a “break the glass” process which can provide flexible secure access to critical software applications.