Using the HICS Tools in Incident Action Planning - The 2012 ...

Step 5
1. Understanding the hospital’s policy and direction
2. Assessing the situation
3. Establishing the incident objectives
4. Determining appropriate strategies to achieve the objectives
5. Giving tactical direction and ensuring that it
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Select effective strategies and tactics
Issue assignments
Develop realistic timeframes for completion
Measure the response: continuous evaluation of actions taken
Revise tactics based on success or roadblocks
6. Providing necessary support