Adopting an All Hazard Approach to Emergency Management Productively Utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

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1 Adopting an All Hazard Approach to Emergency Management Productively Utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Thomas D. Brown Pharm.D., MBA Director Jefferson Home Infusion Service Philadelphia, PA Greg Jakubowski, P.E., CSP, FSFPE Principal Fire Planning Assocs., Inc. Washington Crossing, PA

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3 Disclosure Slide The speakers declare no conflicts of interest or financial interest in any service or product mentioned in this program. Clinical trials and off label/investigational uses will not be discussed during this presentation. 3

4 Plain English Objectives Traditional approaches to Emergency Management Response to accrediting agency standards What do we mean by All Hazards? National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Risk Analysis Policy & Procedures Training Testing via table top exercises

5 Preparing for Emergencies Must understand credible scenarios What is an emergency? An emergency is an event that jeopardizes The occupants of a facility The facility The contents of the facility A community Types of emergencies Natural Human based

6 Natural Hazards Hurricane Tornado Lightning Snow > 6 Snow > 12 Ice Storm Flood Drought Forest/Range Fire Extreme Temps Credible Scenarios

7 Natural Hazards (Continued) Geological Earthquake Tsunami Landslide/Mudslide/ Subsidence Human Based Mass Casualty Event Infectious Outbreak Bioterrorism Credible Scenarios

8 Human Based (Continued) VIP Civil Unrest Bomb Threat Hostage Situation Labor Action Staff Security Technological Based Sewer/Water/Electric Public Transportation Fuel Phones Radio Heating / Cooling IT Infrastructure Credible Scenarios

9 National Incident Management System NIMS provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies of all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and private sector to work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life, property and harm to the environment

10 Preparedness Components of NIMS Planning Procedures and protocols Training and exercises Personnel qualifications Licensure and certification Equipment certification

11 Components of NIMS Communications and Information Management Interoperability Reliability Scalability Portability Resiliency / Redundancy

12 Components of NIMS Resource Management Personnel / equipment / supplies Fluid / adaptable / scalable Order / acquire / mobilize Track / report Recover / demobilize Reimbursement

13 Components of NIMS Command and Management Effective and efficient Standardized system Flexible Scalable

14 Incident Command System (ICS) Developed 30 years ago by first responders Mandated in certain types of events Can manage any type of incident including planned events Standardized management tool that allows for better coordination and use of resources Uses common terminology Allows for smooth transfer of command Consists of 5 major command components

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16 Span of Control The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident Usual number is between 3 and 7, optimal is 5 Less than 3 More than 7 Complexity of the event determines exact number

17 Incident Command Sets incident objectives, strategies and priorities Has overall responsibility for the incident Only position that has to be filled Responsible for all management functions unless delegated Can be filled by any highly qualified individual Transfer of command

18 Command Staff Examples include; Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Liaison and Legal Serve as an overall resource to the Incident Command or the General Staff If not staffed, role is assumed by the Incident Commander

19 Operations Conducts operations to reach incident objectives Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources Based on span of control, additional managers can be added Role of managers are often based on geography or function

20 Planning Tracks resources, collects/analyzes information and documents the incident Situational Status Resource Status Documentation

21 Logistics Arranges for resources and services to support the incident objectives Sole function is to get things Common areas of focus include: medical supplies, transportation of people and items, food and basic necessities

22 Finance Monitors costs related to the incident Provides accounting, procurement, time records and cost analysis Documentation is crucial for future Federal and / or insurance reimbursement

23 What Does this All Sound Like? Good Business Practices Adapted for managing incidents! Photo Credit Brian Wozniak Photo Credit 6abc.com 23

24 It Couldn t Happen Here??? Loss of Office/Administration Transportation Limitations Severe Weather Snow/Ice/Storms Flooding Utility Loss (Electric, Water) Hazmat Major Wildfire Health Emergency WHAT ARE YOUR RISKS? 24

25 Is Your Team/Facility Ready??? Backup Operations Location Backup Communications Emergency Power Logistics Ability to hold staff over Staff protected from hazard? Vaccinated? You may be on your own! WHAT IS YOUR PLAN? 25

26 TJC/Agency Considerations Requires that you: Have an Emergency Operations plan and; Activate it yearly at each site, either with a real incident or a drill Table top exercises no longer specifically excluded, and TJC has observed these exercises Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services National Association for Home Care & Hospice State Standards 26

27 TJC Drill Considerations Revised 1 Jan 2013 Confirm staff communications and assigned roles Confirm patient communications Confirm response partner communications Confirm business continuity and recovery strategies Tests patient acuity assignment and tracking Tests treatment/service processes 27

28 42 CFR Proposed EP Req ts 27 DEC CFR Parts 403, 416, 418, et al. Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers; Proposed Rule Risk Assessment and Planning Policies and Procedures Communications Plan Training and Testing 28

29 Review of Emergency Response Roles Protect your safety & safety of your people Establish incident priorities Initiate incident command Initiate coordination with local emergency services Make appropriate notifications/sssignments Track situation/needs/resources Communicate! BESIDES IT JUST MAKES SENSE! 29

30 What Does Assuring Safety of Those Assigned to You Mean? 30

31 Sample Client Triage Plans For Med Surg Program Mother Child Program Oncology Visit Priorities Hospice/Palliative Care Ortho Rehab Program Cardiopulmonary Program Infusion Therapy Program Home Health Aide Skilled Home Care Therapy 31

32 Initial ICS Primary Meeting Location With tools in place designate ahead of time Can participate remotely Backup location Initial Incident Management (IM) Setup Checklists! Delegate to others as they arrive Might not always be chosen role Transfer to designated IM once he/she arrives 32

33 Tabletop Choose a credible scenario Walk before you run Involve as many as possible Make it realistic Pull online videos and photos Evaluate severity/impact on your team Use as a learning experience 33

34 Tabletop Sample Ice Storm Light rain falling all night Storm moving up coast temps. Hovering around o F Around 4 5 am, temperature drops to 31 o F throughout the region, and the rain begins to freeze, first on trees and power lines Predictions were for the storm to be further inland, with the temps warmer and no freezing expected However, the storm moved further off the coast, making the rain lighter and the temperatures colder 34

35 Tabletop Example Nor easter Heavy rain falling for past 24 hours over the region At least 6 fallen so far forecast to continue for the next 24 hours. Winds from the N and NE Flash flooding and major creek and stream flooding occurring throughout the region. Temps. Hovering around 55 o F Major river flooding forecast Predictions were for the storm to be fast mover However, the storm stalled, continuing to pound the area with rain and wind from the N and NE. Flash flood and flood watches and warnings throughout region until 5 pm 35

36 What is Really Going to Happen??? 36

37 Critique Held within 1 2 weeks Focus on lessons learned Do not use to assign blame Develop assignments w/assignees and target dates Modify emergency plan/preplans 37

38 Sample Tabletop Break into groups Brainstorm credible scenarios that could impact your organization Give several examples of the impact of these scenarios Give several examples of how your organization could respond 10 MINUTES!!! 38

39 Stuff happens You can plan for it Takes some time/effort Summary Need to plan for response through recovery All hazards approach Integrate with community plan Similar to business management It CAN happen here! 39

40 Questions? Tom Brown Greg Jakubowski 40