Hospital Incident Command System

Hospital Incident Command System

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In the United States, the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is an incident command system (ICS) designed for hospitals and intended for use in both emergency and non-emergency situations. It provides hospitals of all sizes with tools needed to advance their emergency preparedness and response capability—both individually and as members of the broader response community.

Read more about Hospital Incident Command System:  Introduction, Overview of ICS Principles, NIMS Compliance For Hospitals, The Hospital Emergency Management Program, The HICS, Life Cycle of An Incident

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