Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103 NIMS)

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Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103 NIMS)

"Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103 w/NIMS)" provides awareness-level emergency preparedness training for the health care delivery workforce. Based on the National Incident Management System objectives, EM 103 w/NIMS is designed to assist health care workers in understanding their role in providing continuous care for existing patients and additional patients in the event of an emergency or a terrorist event. In addition, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the types and impact of emergencies and disasters on health care facilities
  • Review the critical elements of the National Incident Management System
  • Review the purpose and features of the Incident Command System in responding to emergencies and disasters
  • Prepare for their roles and responsibilities in an emergency or disaster
  • Consider mental health needs in an emergency
  • Consider the needs of special populations affected by an emergency
  • Review steps for preparing their families for a possible disaster

This course meets the National Incident Management System objectives for IS 100: An Introduction to ICS, IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System and parts of IS 800: Introduction to the National Response Plan for health care delivery organizations as described in the document NIMS

Author(s)
Developer
Name: Deanna Bourgeault
Title: Regional Education Specialist
Organization: Yale New Haven Health Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
Email: deanna.bourgeault@ynhh.org
Contact
Name: Mark Schneider
Email: mark.schneider@ynhh.org
Phone: 203-688-2577
Address: 1 Church Street, New Haven CT 06524
Meta Information
Type of Product: Presentation or Lecture, Case Study, Skills evaluation tool, Quiz, Collection, Reference material
Format: Artifact/Object, Graphic presentations/Images, Mixed media/Kits, Software/Computer files, Video, Other
Languages: English
Categories: Disaster Planning, Risk Management, Chemical Agents, Biological Agents, Radiologic Agents, Natural Disasters, Fire, Structural Failure (bridge / building collaspe), Response, Response Functional Role, Incident Command, Emergency Management, Communication, Government Resources, Health Facilities, Preparedness Evaluation / Risk Assessment, Personal Protection, Other (describe in Key Word section), Nuclear Agents, Explosives / Explosions, Violence / Mass Violence, Other (describe in Key Word section), Other (describe in Key Word section), General Care, Triage, Standard of Care, Behavioral / Mental Health, Special Populations (Disabled / Vulnerable), Regulatory
Keywords: emergency management, NIMS, EM103, healthcare disaster planning
Primary Audience: First Responder, Practicing health professional, Physician, Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist, Behavorial and Mental health, Allied Health, Administrator, Health professions student, Lay persons/Concerned citizens, Special populations, Other
Target Capabiltities: Prevent: CBRNE Detection, Common: Community Preparedness and Participation, Respond: Citizen Evacuation and Shelter In-place, Respond: Emergency Operations Center Management, Respond: Medical Surge, Respond: On-site Incident Managment, Common: Planning, Respond: Public Safety and Security Response, Common: Risk Management, Respond: Triage and Pre-hospital Treatment
Universal Task Listing: Prevent, Protect, Respond, Recover
Cognative Domain: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analyst/Investigation, Synthesis or Evaluation
Copyright Restrictions: Creative Commons - NonCommercial
Is Product...: Downloadable, Reusable, Accessible, Interoptable
Learning Management System Compatability: Other
URL:http://ynhhs.emergencyeducation.org/
Added: Fri Jul 28 10:07:12 -0400 2006
Last Updated: Thu Nov 13 15:24:53 -0500 2008