Infrastructure Discontinue nonessential services and initiate utility Branch Director shutdowns. Secure the hospital, limit entry of nonessential personnel, and implement limited visitation policy. Security Branch Director Provide additional personnel to ensure security of the evacuation staging sites. Business Continuity Activate Business Continuity Plans and procedures Branch Patient Family Oversee patient family notifications of evacuation, Assistance Branch shelter-in-place, transfer, or early discharge. Director Establish operational periods, incident objectives, Section Chief and an Incident Action Plan in collaboration with the Incident Commander. Initiate patient tracking using HICS 254. Situation Unit Planning Leader Conduct a patient census and identify potential discharges, in coordination with Operations Section. Documentation Unit Monitor the complete documentation of activities, Leader decisions, and actions. Refer to the Job Action Sheet for appropriate tasks. Section Chief Implement emergency support procedures to Service Branch sustain critical services (e.g., power, water, Director communications) until evacuation can be accomplished. Logistics Distribute appropriate equipment throughout the hospital (e.g., portable lights, flashlights, blankets, Support Branch etc.). Director Relocate hazardous materials and other materials requiring increased security, as time allows. Refer to the Job Action Sheet for appropriate tasks. Section Chief Finance/ Implement established pay codes for personnel to Administration Time Unit Leader track hours associated with the response. Intermediate Response (2 – 12 hours) Section Officer Time Action Initials
Infrastructure Branch Director Discontinue nonessential services and initiate utility shutdowns. Security Branch Director Secure the hospital, limit entry of nonessential personnel, and implement limited visitation policy. Provide additional personnel to ensure security of the evacuation staging sites. Business Continuity Branch Activate Business Continuity Plans and procedures Patient Family Assistance Branch Director Oversee patient family notifications of evacuation, shelter-in-place, transfer, or early discharge. Planning Section Chief Establish operational periods, incident objectives, and an Incident Action Plan in collaboration with the Incident Commander. Situation Unit Leader Initiate patient tracking using HICS 254. Conduct a patient census and identify potential discharges, in coordination with Operations Section. Documentation Unit Leader Monitor the complete documentation of activities, decisions, and actions. Logistics Section Chief Refer to the Job Action Sheet for appropriate tasks. Service Branch Director Implement emergency support procedures to sustain critical services (e.g., power, water, communications) until evacuation can be accomplished. Support Branch Director Distribute appropriate equipment throughout the hospital (e.g., portable lights, flashlights, blankets, etc.). Relocate hazardous materials and other materials requiring increased security, as time allows. Finance/ Administration Section Chief Refer to the Job Action Sheet for appropriate tasks. Time Unit Leader Implement established pay codes for personnel to track hours associated with the response. Intermediate Response (2 – 12 hours) Section Officer Time Action Initials
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