Does a HICS course take the place of the ICS 100, 200 and IS700 courses?
No. A stand alone HICS course does not take the place of ICS 100, 200 and 700, which are specific requirements of the NIMS Objectives.
No. A stand alone HICS course does not take the place of ICS 100, 200 and 700, which are specific requirements of the NIMS Objectives.
ICS 300/400 courses are not a requirement for health care under the “NIMS Implementation for Healthcare Organizations Guidance”.
In 2008, California established the Office of Access and Functional Needs (OAFN) within the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. This collection of CalOES online resources identify the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access or functional needs before, during, and after disasters and to integrate them into the State’s emergency management systems.
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 […]
This presentation describes how hospitals can empower their teams through technology by incorporating unique training tools into their emergency management program.
EMSA/CDPH Collaboration The California Patient Movement Plan provides statewide guidance for large-scale patient movement and serves as framework for local planning efforts. Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will conduct training and exercises based on the plan.
2024 Disaster Conference
This presentation provides valuable insight into pediatric disaster planning and response and highlights three new resources – a family preparedness activity, a pediatric decontamination picture book, and a virtual training workshop covering many pediatric disaster scenarios.
This presentation demonstrates how HICS can be simplified to teach command center coordination and improve response capabilities within various health care settings. The session shares details of a training program and how it can be used across various facilities.
2022 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase
This resource, provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides critical hospital information in the event of hospital radiation emergencies. The tool details key contacts, patient treatment job aids, training videos, and guidance for emergency management.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
This presentation focuses on the strategies used to redeploy physicians, as well as the training and mental health support provided by the program. Kaiser Permanente Northern California shares their redeployment strategies, including leveraging the interconnections of physicians within the KP Northern California health care system.