Company Information

Our Vision

“To be an effective force in the preparation of the non-federal healthcare sector to meet its expected role in Homeland Security readiness as defined in the National Response Plan (NRP).”

Our Mission

“To prepare clients to efficiently and effectively prepare for future terrorist attacks before they happen and to employ the same patient methodical strategy as the enemy to deny him success.”

Our Goals

“To promote a provider culture that recognizes its obligation to protect the interests of a trusting stakeholder community in a dangerous terrorist threat environment.”

“To promote the view that attacking the terrorist menace by building on existing capabilities is cost effective and achievable.”

“To promote an acceptance within the healthcare community that with courage, skill, conviction, and persistence, the community can and will achieve an acceptable level of preparedness.”

Leadership

James "Jim" Blair, DPA, MHA, FACHE, DABCHS, CMAS, CHS-V, Is founder and President/CEO of J. Blair & Associates LLC. His 40+ years in healthcare related activities has exposed him to many experiential and academic opportunities. A career military member, he served in the U. S. Army for 28 years retiring in the grade of Colonel (06). Most notable assignments include: Chief of Staff, 7th Medical Command and USAREUR Deputy Chief Surgeon, Medical Support Services, during the height of the EURO-Terrorism era. His Pentagon assignments include: Chief of Education and Training, Office of the Army Surgeon General, and Army Surgeon General's principal representative on the Comptroller of the Army's study of the re-organization of the Army Medical Department's CONUS healthcare delivery system. Healthcare Chief Executive Officer positions range from combat field/evacuation hospitals thru short-term community hospitals to Medical Center and Healthcare Systems. He served as Vice-President of Hospital Corporation of America's MIDEAST operations. One notable Public-Sector assignment was as Deputy for Operations, South Carolina Health and Human Commission. Academic appointments include: Research Professor, University of South Carolina; Adjunct Professorships; Baylor University, University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, and Tulane University. Among his awards and decorations are two Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart and The Distinguished Partnership Award, ASRTA, Merck, SCHAP Project.

Project Associates are selected from a cadre of seasoned healthcare domain experts. Domain experts in the areas of Anti-Terrorism/ Counter-Terrorism/ Cyber Terrorism are seasoned professionals in their related field. Selection of Field Teams is a function of assessed needs. Client contracting protocols are established through the healthcare entity’s Legal Departments.