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CareerSmart® Learning free CE webinar, Active Threat Preparedness in Healthcare, December 9, 2026, at 10 AM PST. Featuring a nurse protecting a patient during a potential hospital threat. Presented by Danielle Rhode, MSN, RN, CEN. Approved for 1 CE/contact hour for nurses and Certified Case Managers.

To receive 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for this webinar, learners must log in within 15 minutes of the start of the webinar and attend for at least 45 minutes. Webinar attendance is tracked, and late logins cannot be accepted.

DESCRIPTION: Healthcare environments present unique challenges when preparing for and responding to active threats. This one-hour webinar explores evidence-based strategies for recognizing, preventing, and responding to potential threats, including active shooter incidents in healthcare settings. Participants will learn to identify behavioral and environmental warning signs, identify techniques to diffuse situations, understand the importance of reporting concerns and behavioral threat assessment, and explore organizational and individual strategies that can reduce risk and strengthen preparedness. The webinar will also review best practices, including the FBI’s Run, Hide, Fight response framework, considerations unique to patient care environments, and the role of law enforcement during an active threat.
Read moreLearning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
  • Recognize behavioral and environmental warning signs of a potential threat or active shooter incident.
  • Identify procedures organizations and individuals can implement to mitigate the risk of active shooters in the healthcare setting.
  • Describe best-practice strategies for responding to an active shooter in a healthcare setting.
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Presenter Spotlight

Danielle is an experienced emergency nurse and educator with a strong background in critical care and trauma. She began her nursing career in 2015 and has worked across inpatient, ICU, and emergency settings within the MyMichigan Health system. Danielle earned her master’s degree in nursing education in 2021 and is a Certified Emergency Nurse.

Danielle has served as a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist since 2022, providing education on emergency, critical care, and trauma topics. More recently, Danielle has transitioned to the Lead NPD specialist where her focus is on the Graduate Nurse Residency program. She is a faculty member with the Emergency Nurses Association for TNCC and ENPC certification courses and has taught at multiple colleges and universities. Danielle is passionate about advancing nurse well-being and has led initiatives such as Stress First Aid, the MyTRUST peer support program, and a Critical Incident Stress Management team.

Danielle Rhode MSN, RN, CEN
Danielle Rhode, MSN, RN, CEN