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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 Event Response: Interactive Tabletop Exercise

Developed by UC San Diego Health System, this interactive tabletop exercise aims to enhance hospital preparedness for potential active shooter incidents. The exercise engages participants in a realistic scenario that promotes strategic discussions and decision-making regarding roles, communication strategies, and response protocols. Outcomes include building collaboration among various departments, highlighting the importance of coordinated responses […]

AHRQ Tool for Evaluating Core Elements of Hospital Drills

Hospitals must be prepared to respond to public health emergencies that may create a sudden demand on services. Disaster drills allow hospitals to test response capabilities to these emergencies in real time.

Hospital Drill & Exercise Requirements

Hospitals are required to conduct drills and exercises for accreditation and/or grant requirement(s).

Types of Exercises

There are 7 types of exercises. Exercises are either discussion based, or operations-based. Discussions-based exercises familiarize participants with current plans, policies, agreements and procedures, or may be used to develop new plans, policies, agreements, and procedures.

ShakeOut

ShakeOut is an annual earthquake drill and preparedness activity that promotes earthquake preparedness and safety. Originating in Southern California in 2008, ShakeOut has since expanded to other regions and countries around the world.

CalOES State Exercise Program

First implemented in 2004, Cal OES’ annual state-level exercise series has become the most comprehensive preparedness exercise program in the country. The annual exercise series is designed to assess emergency operations plans, policies, and procedures for all-hazards/catastrophic incidents at the local, regional, state, and federal levels.

CHA Checklist: Developing a Hospital Preparedness Exercise Program

This tool was was developed by the CHA Hospital Preparedness Program to assist hospitals in developing, implementing, and assessing their preparedness exercises.

Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program

The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) is a capabilities and performance-based exercise program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.

California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise

The California Statewide Medical and Health Exercise Program (SMHE), utilizing HSEEP and aligning with PHEP and HPP grant requirements, offers customizable exercise templates for jurisdictions, organizations, and facilities.

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