Incident Command Systems

Hospital Command Centers

There are six modules in this course

  • Module 1:What is a Hospital Command Center
  • Module 2:Staffing a Hospital Command Center
  • Module 3:Hospital Command Centers and Communication
  • Module 4:Determining Information, Systems, and Equipment Needs
  • Module 5:Activation and Deactivation the Hospital Command Center
  • Module 6:Hospital Command Center Operations

There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. You also will be able to test your knowledge using H1N1 scenario in scenario's section, and play a puzzle game for the important key terms that you have learned throughout the course in a game's section. Finally, there is a post-test at the end of the course.

Intended Audience

emergency management coordinators, medical directors, nursing directors, chief medical officers, PIOs, hospital administrators, information system personnel, senior officials, and hospital staff that would be involved in managing an emergency operation facility during a crisis

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describethe role of a Hospital Command Center
  • Identifyfactors that determine the staffing of Hospital Command Centers
  • Describethe delegation and organization of Hospital Command Centers
  • Describehow communication works within a Hospital Command Center
  • Identifyinformation, systems, and equipment needs at Hospital Command Center
  • Identifythe procedures involved during the activation and deactivation of Hospital Command Centers
  • Describeinterface issues and how to avoid them
  • Describethe contributions of SOPs, resource management, and managing staffing to Hospital Command Center operations
  • Describehow Hospital Command Centers coordinate with other agencies
  • Applythe knowledge gained in this course to a scenario

Pre-requisites/Learning Level

No pre-requisites

Competencies addressed

Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified

Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills

  • 1B12. Assesses community health status and factors influencing health in a community (e.g., includes measurable objectives and targets; incorporates community health improvement plan, workforce development plan, quality improvement plan, and other plans)

Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

  • 2B3. Contributes to development of organizational strategic plan (e.g., includes measurable objectives and targets; incorporates community health improvement plan, workforce development plan, quality improvement plan, and other plans)
  • 2B9. Implements policies, programs, and services
  • 2B11. Evaluates policies, programs, and services (e.g., outputs, outcomes, processes, procedures, return on investment)

Domain 3: Communication Skills

  • 3B4. Selects approaches for disseminating public health data and information (e.g., social media, newspapers, newsletters, journals, town hall meetings, libraries, neighborhood gatherings)

CEUs Offered

None

Cost

Free

Modality/format

Online Self-Pace

Length

1.5 hours

Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts

Technical requirements:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 
  • Flash Player 
  • Speakers

Registration requirements

Register a free account

Creation and/or update

August 13, 2013

Length (minutes): 60
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command

Course Description and Learning Objectives: 1.Describe how the NIMS command and management component supports the management of expanding incidents. 2.Describe the event management process for expanding incidents and supervisors as prescribed by the Incident Command System. 3.Implement the incident management process on a simulated type 3 incident. 4.Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident. Target Audience: Public Health Administrators, Hospital Preparedness Staff and individuals who would be in an incident command role or function in their Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Prerequisites: In order to attend this course, students must have completed IS100, IS 200 and IS 700
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IAPH Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) TTT

The participant will: Discuss the differences between HEICS and HICS and why the chan
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

ICS - 100, 200, 700 Incident Command Systems

Course Description: Introduce staff to the use of the incident command system to manage incidents or emergencies Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the members of the Command Staff and determine who may fill those roles within their organization. 2. Identify the general staff positions 3. Understand the chain of command to secure resources during an emergency. Target Audience: Public Health Nursing staff, First Responders, Emergency Management
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

ICN - National Incident Management System

This program will provide an understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) from a
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

ICS 100 & ICS 700 (NIMS) -- Incident Command Systems -- Reg 2

Course Description ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). ICS 700, this course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS will provide a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Target Audience: All personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response must complete the training. Included below are additional guidelines to assist you in determining the type of individual by position who should take the IS-700& 100 training. FEMA certificates of completion will be issued upon completion of these classes. These are certificates are issued through ICCC Homeland Security Center. Instructor: William “B.J.” Hoffman Region 2 Exercise Education Coordinator If you have questions regarding this training please contact William "B.J." Hoffman at regeec@vnawaterloo.org or 319-215-9497 This training is Co-sponsered by: Iowa Central Community College Homeland Security Training Center
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

ICS 400 Advanced Incident Command

This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multi-agency coordination system. This course will provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. This course builds upon the concepts learned in the FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 and ICS 300 courses. Objectives: 1. Explain how major incidents pose special management challenges 2. Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established 3. Describe the circumstances in which multiagency coordination systems are established Targeted Audience: Public Health Administrators, Hospital Preparedness Staff, and Individuals who would be in an Incident Commander Role or function in their County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Pre-Requisites: In order to attend this course, students must have completed IS100, IS 200, IS 700 ICS 300 If you have questions regarding this training please contact: Your Regional Education Exercise Coordinator
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface G-191

This course is designed to enable participants to develop ICS/EOC interface implementation strategies, or action plans, for their communities. The intent of the course to stimulate thinking and, ultimately, action in this area. • The course reviews the ICS and EOC models of emergency management operations, including coordination, communication, and chief executive decision-making. • It enhances knowledge and skills needed for clarifying roles, responsibilities, and relationships prior to a disaster through small-group and large-group exercises. • The course stresses that final coordination and operation structures are a matter for local governments to resolve in the planning process. Instructors: Mitch Nordmeyer Target Audience: Healthcare, Public Health, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire Credits will be offered for this training (8).
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IS-100.C Introduction to Incident Command

ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:

  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
  • Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
  • Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
  • Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.

Primary Audience

The target audience includes persons involved with emergency planning, and response or recovery efforts.

Prerequisites

None

CEUs:

0.2

Course Length:

2 hours

Cost:

Free

Modality/format:

Online Self-Pace

Technical requirements:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 
  • Speakers

Registration requirements:

Register a free account

Creation and/or update: June 25, 2018

Length (minutes): 120
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IS-100.HC Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals

Course Overview ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) as it applies to the healthcare/hospital environment and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed ICS 100, Introduction to ICS (IS-100.HC) course, in collaboration with: National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) U.S. Department of Agriculture USFA's National Fire Programs Branch HICS IV Project, National Work Group Primary Audience ICS-100, Introduction to ICS (ICS-100.HC) should be completed by the hospital personnel that would have a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management, and/or emergency response during an incident. Personnel designated to fulfill ICS roles (i.e. hospital emergency manager, hospital administration, department heads) should complete ICS-100, though additional participants may include the following hospital and healthcare systems staffs: Physicians Nursing Ancillary Materials/resource management Security/safety Laboratory Radiology Inter-facility transport NIMS Compliance: This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for I-100. Prerequisites N/A. CEUs: 0.2 Course Length: 2.5 hours
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IS-200.HC Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations

Course Summary

1. Title: IS-200.HC Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations

2. Keywords/Themes: Agency, Area Command, Badging, Base, Branch, Cache, Chain of Command, Complex, Cooperating Agency, Credentialing, Delegation, Department Operations Center (DOC), Emergency, Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Evacuation, Hazard, Incident Action Plan (IAP), Incident Command System (ICS), Information Management, Interoperability, Joint Information Center (JIC), Mobilization Guide, Multiagency Coordination (MAC), Multijurisdictional Incident, National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Framework (NRF), Nongovernmental Organization (NGO), Personal Accountability, Preparedness Organizations, Public Information Officer (PIO), Resource Management, Safety Officer, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Unified Approach, Volunteer

3. Course Description:

IS-200.HCa is designed to provide training on the Incident Command System (ICS) to healthcare professionals whose primary responsibility is emergency management, to include middle management within a hospital or healthcare system. Such professionals may include physicians, department managers, unit leaders, charge nurses, and hospital administrators that would have a leadership role during an incident.

4. Intended Audience: hospital personnel that would have a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management, and/or emergency response during an incident.

5. Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

·         Describe the ICS organization appropriate to the complexity of the incident or event

·         Use the ICS to manage an incident or event

·         Describe the Chain of Command and formal communication relationships

·         Identify common leadership responsibilities

·         Describe span of control and modular development

·         Describe the use of position titles

·         Describe the delegation of authority process

·         Describe scope of authority

·         Describe management by objectives

·         Describe the importance of preparedness plans and agreements

·         Describe the functions of organizational positions within the Incident Command System (ICS)

·         Identify the ICS tools needed to manage an incident

·         Demonstrate the use of an ICS Form 201

·         Describe components of field, staff, and section briefings/meetings

·         Plan to give an operational period briefing

·         Explain how the modular organization expands and contracts

·         Given a scenario, complete a complexity analysis

·         Define the five types of incidents

·         Describe the process of transfer of command

·         List the essential elements of information involved in transfer of command

6. Pre-requisites/Learning Level:

  • IS-100.HC Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals is a prerequisite.
  • Completion of IS 700A, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction is recommended.

7. Competencies addressed:

8. CEUs Offered: 0.3

9. Cost: Free

10. Modality/format: Online Self-Pace

11. Length: 3 hours

12. Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts:

13. Technical requirements:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 
  • Flash Player 
  • Speakers

14. Registration requirements: Register a free account

15. Creation and/or update: October 31, 2013

Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.  
The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:

  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • United State Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
Note: IS-200.c is an updated version of the IS-200 course. If you have successfully completed IS-200.b or IS-200.a, you may want to review the new version of the course. For credentialing purposes, the courses are equivalent.

NIMS Compliance

This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for IS-200.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course, you should be able to: Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS):

  • Describe how the NIMS Management Characteristics relate to Incident Command and Unified Command.
  • Describe the delegation of authority process, implementing authorities, management by objectives, and preparedness plans and objectives.
  • Identify ICS organizational components, the Command Staff, the General Staff, and ICS tools.
  • Describe different types of briefings and meetings.
  • Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure.
  • Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures.
  • Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

 

Primary Audience

The intended audience(s) are response personnel at the supervisory level who are involved with emergency planning, response, or recovery efforts.

Prerequisites

 

  • IS-100.c An Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100).

 

CEUs:

0.4

Cost:

Free

10. Modality/format: Online Self-Pace

Length:

4 hours

Technical requirements:

 

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 
  • Speakers

 

Registration requirements:

Register a free account

Creation and/or update: March 11, 2019

Length (minutes): 240
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IS-700 NIMS

Intended Audience Any employee of a government private-sector or non-governmental organization who may need to respond to a domestic incident Course Level Awareness Length of Course 2 hrs Course Description This course is NIMS compliant

Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

ICS/EOC G 191

•G 191 ICS/EOC Interface is being revised to be NIMS compliant. If you wish to obtain copies of this training material on CD, please contact your State Emergency Management Training Office.

Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No

IAPH Mintie Technology Environmental Containment Training

This course will train staff in the proper use of the Mintie Technologies EnvironmentalContainm
Communities of Practice: No
DAP-Specific Training: No