A Model Needs Assessment should have the following components: 1.0 INTRODUCTION A typical introduction would describe the reason for conducting the assessment and what services are being assessed. A list of participants from each organization interviewed during the assessment process should be included. 2.0 ASSESSMENT EVALUATION In this section, list the organizations that participated in the Needs Assessment. The following organizations should complete the assessment questionnaire applicable to each individual organization: Emergency Management Agency Emergency Communications Center Hazardous Materials Team Fire Response Organization Law Enforcement Response Organization Emergency Medical Services Hospital/Care Facility Public Information Officer Emergency Management or Radiation Authority 3.0 TRAINING EVALUATION/CHECKLISTS Complete the training evaluation/checklist provided in the Model Needs Assessment for all emergency response organizations. 4.0 DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS This section would identify any recommendations or actions necessary to improve planning and training skills/capabilities for emergency responders. It should identify the method for improving responder skills/capabilities. It should also include a description of the need for development of specific emergency response plans and procedures. 5.0 SIGNATURE PAGE A typical signature page would comprise signatures from organizational authorities, including police chief, fire chief, emergency management director, state radiological supervisor, hazardous materials team chief, emergency medical services chief, and the authority conducting the assessment.
A Model Needs Assessment should have the following components: 1.0 INTRODUCTION A typical introduction would describe the reason for conducting the assessment and what services are being assessed. A list of participants from each organization interviewed during the assessment process should be included. 2.0 ASSESSMENT EVALUATION In this section, list the organizations that participated in the Needs Assessment. The following organizations should complete the assessment questionnaire applicable to each individual organization: Emergency Management Agency Emergency Communications Center Hazardous Materials Team Fire Response Organization Law Enforcement Response Organization Emergency Medical Services Hospital/Care Facility Public Information Officer Emergency Management or Radiation Authority 3.0 TRAINING EVALUATION/CHECKLISTS Complete the training evaluation/checklist provided in the Model Needs Assessment for all emergency response organizations. 4.0 DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS This section would identify any recommendations or actions necessary to improve planning and training skills/capabilities for emergency responders. It should identify the method for improving responder skills/capabilities. It should also include a description of the need for development of specific emergency response plans and procedures. 5.0 SIGNATURE PAGE A typical signature page would comprise signatures from organizational authorities, including police chief, fire chief, emergency management director, state radiological supervisor, hazardous materials team chief, emergency medical services chief, and the authority conducting the assessment.