A Case Study on the Implementation of the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System at Naval Hospital Pensacola

Abstract

This study analyzed how Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) utilized the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) model during Hurricane Ivan. The author conducted a literature review using resources at the medical library of NHP and emergency management websites; interviewed the sector officers and Directors of the Office of Homeland Security for the military services; and analyzed emergency management policies and documents related to Hurricane Ivan. Based on this research, the author presented conclusions and recommendations on how HEICS can be used to improve hospital emergency management programs. Finally, the author developed an implementation plan, which outlines the responsibilities and procedures to be followed for HEICS implementation at all Navy medical treatment facilities

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2005
Accession Number
ADA443985

Entities

People

  • Dawn M. Freeman

Organizations

  • Naval Hospital Pensacola

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disaster Management
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Medical or Health Care Field.