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Nursing Home Incident Command System (NHICS)
Description: All NHICS resources can be found on this link: NHICS Resources
National Emergency Communication Plan
Description: This document outlines the federal direction for getting the latest interoperable communication technology to all disaster response entities across the nation.
Incident Command Post Information
Description: This document provides guidance on establishing an Incident Command Post in a facility in accordance with the Nursing Home Incident Command System (NHICS). It is recommended that this document is included in a facility’s Emergency Operations Plan (disaster plan) upon completion.
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Nursing Home Incident Command Systems (NHICS) Activation Guidance:
Description: This document provides guidance on when to utilize the Nursing Home Incident Command System (NHICS) in a facility. It is recommended that this document is downloaded and included in a facility’s Emergency Operations Plan (disaster plan).
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Active Shooter
- Active Shooter Planning Response in a Healthcare Setting
- How to Respond
- Action Guide – Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Other Resources
- ASPR TRACIE
- Arizona Crisis Standards of Care Plan: A comprehensive and Compassionate Response
- Critical Resource Shortages: A Planning Guide
- National Incident Management System
- Patient Care: Strategies for Scarce Resource Situations
- National Disaster Recovery Framework
- CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather