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 Hours)<br />
PLANNING<br />
Initiate patient, bed, materiel and personnel track<strong>in</strong>g<br />
procedures<br />
Establish operational periods and develop <strong>Incident</strong> <strong>Action</strong><br />
Plan <strong>in</strong> collaboration with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Incident</strong> Commander<br />
LOGISTICS<br />
Inventory and assess for damage all supplies, equipment,<br />
food and water stores<br />
Activate alternate communication systems and establish<br />
contact with local EOC, EMS and ensure <strong>in</strong>tra-hospital<br />
communications with walkie talkies, runners, etc.<br />
Project needs for 72 hours and <strong>in</strong>stitute ration<strong>in</strong>g, if<br />
appropriate.