Cindy has 30 years of experience in health care with a background in emergency nursing and management, as well as, two decades of experience in compliance functions including risk management, quality management, accreditation, credentialing and auditing. She is considered an expert in emergency preparedness standards set by JCAHO, OSHA, FEMA and the National Response Framework. She serves as the Marketing Director for The Vigilance Group, Inc. promoting vigilance training and vulnerability assessments to hospitals, businesses and universities. Currently Ms. Eckert performs as a contract healthcare consultant in the areas of CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives), NIMS (National Incident Management System), HICS (Hospital Incident Command System), and NIPP (National Infrastructure Protection Plan). She collaborates with other disaster preparedness experts to develop readiness survey tools, conduct emergency preparedness product and service assessments, and develop remediation strategies. Provides training to community healthcare providers in the areas of emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Cindy is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society , the American Nurses Association, and the Tennessee Nurses Association.
