Pediatric Health
Emergency Preparedness for Children and Families Using Mobile Van Services
Available On-demand Webinar Slides
ABOUT
Participants will learn about the strategic planning, operational considerations, and best practices for deploying mobile vans to respond to emergencies for children and families and to provide essential community services. Staffing recommendations, technology requirements, and safety protocols for mobile van services will also be discussed.
PRESENTERS
Dr. Avian Tisdale, MD, MBA, Paralegal
Senior Advisor, Healthcare Leadership, Renaye James Healthcare Advisors
Dr. Avian Tisdale is a Board-certified physician and consultant who brings together expertise in healthcare, business, and law.
For nearly two decades, Dr. Tisdale practiced acute care pediatrics where she also taught scores of residents, students, and healthcare professionals. That experience shaped her ability to connect with people, break down complex problems, and design solutions that work in real-world settings.
Her leadership path includes executive roles at large health systems where she guided organizational growth, improved operations, and advanced quality of care initiatives. As Founder & CEO of DHM Consulting, she partners with organizations and individuals facing multifaceted challenges, drawing on her cross-disciplinary background to deliver practical strategies and effective outcomes.
Her career afforded her esteemed positions such as Division Director for Nemours duPont Hospital for Children in New Jersey where she was directly responsible for leading system wide transformation including digital health record implementation, a formal academic partnership with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, and a highly successful quality improvement program. She served as a Clinical Assistant Professor, at Rowan, preparing medical students and physician trainees for the future of healthcare. She was presented with a Proclamation of Service and dedication by her medical staff colleagues for steadfast leadership and compassion. Dr. Tisdale’s expertise earned her the role of Chief Medical Officer for two multi-site federally qualified health systems. In addition to managing departments of up to 200 employees she chaired the Quality and Credentialing committees.
Known as an engaging, and nationally-recognized, speaker and trainer Dr. Tisdale is valued for her ability to turn difficult concepts into better results. She also shares her expertise on physician health and leadership at universities and radio/tv outlets.
She earned her MBA in Finance from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and completed paralegal studies at the University of Texas at Austin.in.
Maria V. Ferraris, MSPM, MEd
Executive Director, Global Mobile Health Care Research Consortium
Mission Mobile Medical
Maria V. Ferraris, MSPM, MEd, is a dedicated and accomplished director of community health programs, developing and implementing impactful programs that address the diverse health needs of underserved communities nationally. She has a strong background in public health and a passion for empowering communities, leading community health staff, and working with national-level organizations.
Maria has successfully led teams, collaborated with stakeholders, leveraged resources to improve health outcomes, promoted health equity, and immersed herself in the realities of the communities served collaborating in tangible solutions. She is committed to creating innovative strategies that foster community engagement, build partnerships, and drive sustainable changes, ultimately making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and the overall health of the communities.
The AAFP has reviewed this Strategies for Preventive Health and Chronic Disease in Maternal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Adult Care training and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. The term of approval is for one year. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This live session is approved for 0.75 AAFP Elective credits. Elective credits are available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants. Attendance at the entire live training and the submission of a post-training evaluation are required to receive credit.
On-demand learning is not eligible for CME credits.
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,499,953 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.