BRPW September Members Meeting
“PLANNING FOR THE PARTY:
LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION”
Lisa Hass-Peters, BA, RN
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at Froedtert Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center
Once your city has been identified as the hosting city for a large national convention, planning starts. This is the time to re-evaluate your plans, your training, and the potential risks. Communications is a priority and a pitfall. This presentation will discuss what went well for the planning and preparation. The areas of improvement, including the surprises will be examined with ways to avoid.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lisa’s background as a trauma nurse gives her a critical advantage in the understanding of a clinical response to a disaster. She coordinates and facilitates hospital disaster preparedness education, providing direction and support. She designs, conducts, evaluates, and participates in community and hospital training for emergency preparedness and exercises. She is a certified hospital emergency coordinator, certified disaster prepared nurse and a certified National Healthcare Disaster Professional.
Lisa holds the position of Commander of the Wisconsin-1 Disaster Medical Assistant Team. She commands a group of medical and support personnel designed to provide emergency medical care during a disaster or other federally declared events. The team is designed to be a rapid-response element to supplement local medical care when needed.
