Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Kaiser FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 Course

Mandated Training on the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System for Hospitals and Health Care Systems

ICS Web Training Course (ICS-100, ICS-200 & IS-700)

The Hospital Preparedness Program requires hospitals that receive grant funding to train their leadership in the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. This training is required for hospital emergency program managers and for personnel who are likely to assume an incident command position as described in the hospital’s emergency management plan.

Active Shooter

Find resources that can help hospitals and other healthcare facilities plan for active shooter incidents, including checklists, plans, guidelines, educational videos, and other materials

Hospital Emergency Planning Topics

Hospitals must have strategies in place to ensure the continuity of their operations, minimize disruptions, and manage increased patient loads in crisis situations. Hospital preparedness strengthens resilience and improves outcomes for both patients and the health care system. To support hospitals in their planning and response to disaster events, this collection of resources is organized […]

Hospital Emergency Management

California’s hospitals quickly mobilize and adapt to continue providing patient care during emergencies. These resources provide essential information to support hospitals’ emergency planning and response efforts. Quick Links Search Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)

HICS Courses About HICS Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is a standardized approach to incident management tailored specifically for hospitals and health care organizations. HICS provides a framework for hospitals to respond quickly and effectively to various incidents and supports hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery capabilities. Key elements of HICS include: Identifying […]

Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) HICS is a hospital-specific methodology based on established incident command system (ICS) protocols. Learn how HICS assists hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery — including courses, forms, and guides. HICS Forms Form 201   Form 202   Form 203 Form 204  Form 213  Form 214   Form 215A  IAP Quickstart Form  IAP […]