Memorial Hospital’s Decon Operations Team conducted its annual Decontamination Operations Training on October 9, 2026, as part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness and response readiness.
Memorial Hospital’s Decon Operations Team participates in annual decontamination training on October 9, 2026, to maintain readiness for hazardous materials and other emergency response situations.
The training focused on decontamination procedures, equipment deployment, and coordinated response operations that may be required during hazardous materials incidents. Regular drills provide team members with valuable hands-on experience and help ensure staff remain prepared to respond quickly and safely to potential emergencies.
The annual exercise builds upon previous decontamination training efforts at Memorial Hospital, including regional training events involving neighboring healthcare organizations and emergency preparedness partners. These ongoing exercises help strengthen response capabilities and ensure staff maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to protect patients, visitors, employees, and the community.
Participants included Georgia Stipe, Emergency Management Preparedness Coordinator; Charlie Bargman, Decon Team Leader; Michael Whitt; Maribeth Golding; Torrie Davitz; Amanda Johnson; Amanda Rhyne; Aaron Anthmer; Zach Dunker; and Emily Friess, Decon Team Members.
Memorial Hospital continues to prioritize emergency preparedness through regular education, training, and exercises designed to enhance organizational readiness for a variety of emergency situations.