Using the HICS Tools in Incident Action Planning - The 2012 ...
Using the HICS Tools in Incident Action Planning - The 2012 ...
Using the HICS Tools in Incident Action Planning - The 2012 ...
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Immediate <strong>Action</strong>s (Operational Period 0-2<br />
Hours)<br />
OPERATIONS<br />
Activate alternate care sites for evacuated patients<br />
Implement evacuation of unsafe/unstable areas of <strong>the</strong> facility<br />
Assess facility for damage, <strong>in</strong>itiate repairs as appropriate or<br />
secure unsafe areas<br />
Activate search procedures as appropriate<br />
Assess status of security systems, access and egress from<br />
facility, and implement security plan<br />
Prepare to receive <strong>in</strong>cident casualties; establish triage and<br />
treatment areas, discharge areas and appropriate protocols<br />
Conduct an census of <strong>in</strong>patients, cl<strong>in</strong>ic patients, those<br />
available for discharge<br />
Ensure cont<strong>in</strong>ued function<strong>in</strong>g of emergency power<br />
generators<br />
Consider activat<strong>in</strong>g HazMat Branch if any facility damage<br />
result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> hazardous materials spill or <strong>in</strong>cident