Overview of ICS Principles
An ICS is designed to:
- Be usable for managing all routine or planned events, of any size or type, by establishing a clear chain of command
- Allow personnel from different agencies or departments to be integrated into a common structure that can effectively address issues and delegate responsibilities
- Provide needed logistical and administrative support to operational personnel
- Ensure key functions are covered and eliminate duplication
The incident planning process takes place regardless of the incident size or complexity. This planning involves six essential steps:
- Understanding the hospital’s policy and direction
- Assessing the situation
- Establishing incident objectives
- Determining appropriate strategies to achieve the objectives
- Giving tactical direction and ensuring that it is followed (e.g., correct resources assigned to complete a task and their performance monitored)
- Providing necessary back-up (assigning more or fewer resources, changing tactics, et al.)
Read more about this topic: Hospital Incident Command System
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