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Nursing Home Incident Command System (NHICS)

Description: All NHICS resources can be found on this link: NHICS Resources 

 

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
• National Incident Management System
• Patient Care: Strategies for Scarce Resource Situations
• National Disaster Recovery Framework
• CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather

Websites

• Arizona Emergency Information Network
• OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response
• US Department of Homeland Security
• The Weather Channel Weather Alerts
• Pacific Disaster Center