Incident Management Flashcards
(29 cards)
National Incident Management System
Department of Homeland Security implemented it in 2004.
Helps control, direct, and coordinate EMRs and resources.
Stages of Emergency Management
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Mitigation
Incident Command System (ICS)
Used in every incident by ALL emergency response agents nationwide.
Modular - only activate parts needed for incident.
Flexible - using standard framework, customized positions are made to fit needs of incident
Scalable - size of management organization changes by scope of incident
Chain of Command
Line of authority defined during EACH incident
Unity of Command
Each person in command structure reports to one supervisor and may only receive assignments from this supervisor
Management by Objective
Incident Commander identifies and communicates objectives to guide response to incident over course of next operational period
Unity of Effort
All incident responders and support staff follow same objectives and goals
Manageable Span of Control
Supervisor assigned to incident must have NO MORE than SEVEN direct subordinates. (3-7)
To facilitate proper communication, management, and accountability.
Elimination of Redundancy
Positions assigned and tasks divided such that each person’s responsibilities during an incident are clearly SEPARATE from others.
Accountability
Of resources, personnel, and time.
Check in / Check out
Command
Incident Commander (IC) in charge of overall incident.
Know who, how to communicate, and command post.
IC may turn over command to someone with more experience in critical area.
Finance
Document expenditures at incident for reimbursement.
Logistics
Responsible for equipment, facilities, food, water, fuel, lighting, and medical supplies.
Operations
Manage tactical operations. Managed by IC.
Planning
Solves problem and develops action plan.
Command Staff
Report to IC and oversee specific roles.
Incident Command Post
Incident commander and command staff remain here.
Vehicle or building.
Unified Command
Several representatives from different jurisdictions, agencies, and law enforcement.
Triage Color Assignments
Red: requires immediate treatment
Yellow: stable but will require observation (delayed)
Green: patients will require treatment after others (will survive regardless)
Black: already deceased or with injuries can not recover from
Establishing Command
Senior EMT establishes.
IC manages all communications with dispatch.
Report to IC for to be assigned supervisor and task.
MCI Classifications
Level 1: 1-10 victims
Level 2: 11-30 victims
Level 3: 31-50 victims
Level 4: 51-200 victims
Level 5: > 200 victims
Level 6: long term operational period
Triage
Primary: initial sorting
Secondary: identifies priority within category
Ongoing: reassess patient condition and intervention
Simple Triage and Rapid Transport
Ability to walk. (Minor)
Ability to follow commands.
Airway. RR>30 (Immediate)
Perfusion Status. Radial pulse absent / Capillary Refill > 2 seconds
JumpSTART
Intended for children under 8 years.
If not breathing check pulse and deliver 5 breaths if present. If spontaneous breathing returns label IMMEDIATE. Otherwise EXPECTANT.
