EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
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E.W.I.S.<br />
The emergency warning and intercommunication system used to communicate<br />
throughout the Hospital.<br />
F.I.B.<br />
Fire Indicator Board (Fire Alarm Panel).<br />
INCIDENT CONTROLLER:<br />
“Displan” terminology, meaning the Officer in charge <strong>of</strong> the incident from the<br />
combating authority (VicPol, MFBB)<br />
RISK MANAGER<br />
The manager charged with the responsibility <strong>of</strong> overseeing the implementation and<br />
maintenance <strong>of</strong> this plan.<br />
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR<br />
The person operating the Hospital switchboard at the time <strong>of</strong> the emergency. This<br />
position is manned 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.<br />
TABARD<br />
An outer vest made <strong>of</strong> coloured material with bold lettering identifying the position <strong>of</strong><br />
the wearer to responding emergency services and hospital staff alike. Tabards will<br />
always be worn by the Emergency Co-ordinator, Deputy Emergency Co-ordinator and<br />
Area Wardens as required by the emergency.<br />
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