Thursday General Session - Managing through a Bomb Threat – Lessons Learned / Member Experience

In today's unpredictable world, the threat of a bomb scare is a reality that organizations must be prepared to face. This session delves into the critical lessons learned from real-life bomb threat scenarios, providing invaluable insights into effective crisis management. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the protocols and strategies that ensure safety and minimize disruption during such high-stress situations.

Key topics include:

• Immediate response actions and communication strategies
• Coordination with law enforcement and emergency services
• Ensuring the safety of employees and visitors
• Post-incident analysis and continuous improvement

Join us to enhance your organization's preparedness and resilience in the face of potential threats. This session is essential for security professionals, crisis managers, and anyone responsible for organizational safety.

Tony Bassett, RN, BSN

Administrator, MercyOne Clive Primary Care

Tony is a Clinic Administrator for MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa, and oversees and Clive Primary Care. Tony has been with MercyOne in various roles for over 20 years. Tony has been in healthcare for over 40 years and a member of IHLA for over 20 years. His experience includes clinic practice, private corporate medicine, and philanthropic free clinic work with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Tony was instrumental in growing the Free Clinics Health Care Access Network in the 90’s and served with the Iowa Association of Health Care Quality Board of Directors.