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

Step 3
1. Understanding the hospital’s policy and direction
2. Assessing the situation
3. Establishing the incident objectives
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Determine overall priorities based on hospital policy and
situational assessment
Set the operational period
Name the event
4. Determining appropriate strategies to achieve the objectives
5. Giving tactical direction and ensuring that it is followed
6. Providing necessary support