Meet the HAPevolve Team
Our team at HAPevolve is here to support you and your organization every step of the way. We help identify and implement solutions to address the complex challenges healthcare organizations face daily. With a unique combination of expertise, passion, and dedication, HAPevolve and our Partners deliver the strategies, services, and support you need to succeed.
Our Emergency Management Team
The HAPevolve Emergency Management Team can build a resilient framework to help providers prepare for and recover from natural and human-made disasters, infrastructure failures, medical surges, evacuations, and other crises. With years of focused experience, our team provides the expertise you need now.
Christopher D. Chamberlain, MS, RN, CHEP
Vice President of Emergency Management and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
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Supports emergency preparedness and public health efforts across the more than 235 member organizations in Pennsylvania
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Seasoned emergency professional with widespread experience in consultation and response services across the country
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Regularly provides expert emergency preparedness solutions and response services to hospitals and post-acute facilities nationwide
Charles (CJ) Sabo, MPH, CHEP, EMT-B
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
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Brings over 10 years of public safety experience through emergency medical services and local government emergency management
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Skilled in organizing mass vaccination sites, and exercise development, facilitation, and evaluation
Tom Kitchen, MECM, CEM
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
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Over 10 years of public safety experience in emergency management, fire rescue, and emergency medical services.
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Dedicated to enhancing the operational capacity and preparedness of hospitals and health systems across Pennsylvania and beyond
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Actively works to advance policy initiatives that allow for increased resilience against a variety of hazards
Ryan Weaver, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, CHEP
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
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Extensive experience in management, quality reporting, and risk management for hospitals
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Expertise in hospitals’ environment of care, infection control, and employee health responsibilities
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Clinical background at a Level 1 trauma center emergency department
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Skilled in emergency preparedness, infection prevention, and quality/risk management
Edward Wurster III, CBCP, CEM, CFO, CHSP, CSyP, GCITP, MEP
Emergency Manager and Staff Consultant with the Emergency Management department at The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
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Expertise in healthcare emergency operations, continuity of operations (COOP), and organizational response planning
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Provides strategic consultation and leadership in emergency preparedness for healthcare systems
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Skilled in managing disruptions, including cyber incidents, and enhancing overall readiness
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Extensive experience in physical security, planning, coordination, and emergency management support
Partners
HAPevolve's Endorsed and Industry Partnerships are a vital piece of an overall collaborative team effort to identify the most effective way to build lasting, collaborative, beneficial relationships within the healthcare industry in Pennsylvania and beyond. Together, we understand the issues driving change to the industry and are able to leverage that knowledge with our Partners to aid in building connections between buyers and sellers of healthcare solutions.
