2026 Active Assailant: Planning, Prevention, Response
August 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration is open.
Although this course is designed to provide information/education to those in a healthcare setting in the event of an active assailant, the educational principles provided are applicable to nearly every type of organization including schools, businesses, places of worship, care homes, etc.
Stop the Bleed is an interactive presentation designed to provide the learner practical skills to slow or stop bleeding before emergency personnel arrives. It is an optional presentation for in person attendees at no additional cost and it is not accredited.
This conference is offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka campus and virtually via the Zoom platform. Registration is required..
Learners must text in attendance or sign in on the eeds app or website before or during the conference to document participation and claim your CEs!
Stormont Vail Health does not provide technical support for personal devices. Learners are responsible for being familiar with and insuring their device is compatible and up to date with virtual platform requirements.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received more than seven days before the event date may be refunded in full.
Cancellations received less than seven days before the event date will not receive a refund. Cancellations must be made via email to [email protected]
*Stormont Vail Health does not provide technical support for personal devices. Learners are responsible for being familiar with and insuring their device is compatible and up to date with virtual platform requirements
Presentations:
8:30 AM
Welcome
8:45 AM
What is Something? Developing Situational Awareness
- Dustin Nichols, BS, Kansas Certified Emergency Manager (KCEM) – Shawnee County Emergency Management
10:15 AM
Effective Communication Skills to Diffuse Conflict
- Tonya Ricklefs, PhD, LMSW – Washburn University
1:45 PM
Surviving an Active Shooter
- Travis Jepson – Topeka Police Department
1:45 PM
Thoughts on Moral Obligation of Healthcare Workers
- Ronald Dean, MS – Stormont Vail Health
- Steve Taylor, BBA – Stormont Vail Health
2:45 PM
Q & A
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop the Bleed (optional for in person attendees)
- Dylan Hart, [email protected] – Shawnee County Department of Emergency Management