MAJOR INCIDENT PLAN - NHS Cumbria
MAJOR INCIDENT PLAN - NHS Cumbria
MAJOR INCIDENT PLAN - NHS Cumbria
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16 <strong>INCIDENT</strong> AFFECTING THE WIDER <strong>NHS</strong> IN CUMBRIA (LEVEL II)16.1 Incidents involving other <strong>NHS</strong> Trusts in <strong>Cumbria</strong> must contact <strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Cumbria</strong> so thatthe <strong>NHS</strong> Gold Commander can assist to coordinate the <strong>NHS</strong> response.Incident occurs inAcute TrustIncident occurs inMental Health TrustIncident occurs inPCTCan this be managed by the individual Trust?Can this be containedlocally?YesNoNoYesEstablish Trustcommunication andcontrol facilityInform <strong>NHS</strong> GoldCommander andkeep updateduntil resolvedDo you needhelp?YesInform PCT Gold onCall (<strong>NHS</strong> GoldCommander)Can PCT manageresponse?NoYes<strong>NHS</strong> Gold Commander liaises withneighbouring <strong>NHS</strong> organisations• Informing <strong>NHS</strong> NW• Requests mutual aid as necessary• Consider multi agency supportNominate IncidentManager - EstablishPCT IncidentControl Room<strong>NHS</strong> CUMBRIA<strong>MAJOR</strong> <strong>INCIDENT</strong> <strong>PLAN</strong> – FRAMEWORK FOR RESPONDING TO A <strong>MAJOR</strong> <strong>INCIDENT</strong>PAGE 31 OF 46Version 3 (Dec 2008)