EOC Operations for Hospitals and Public Health
Course Description:
This training describes the role, design and functions of Emergency Operations Centers and their relationships as components of a multi-agency coordination system
Objectives:
•Understanding of the emergency
management process in Iowa
•How different response partners fit into the
system
•How resources are requested and
•What it means when there is a disaster
declaration?
Presenter: Joyce Flinn, Readiness and Response Bureau Chief, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
Incident Action Planning for Hospitals - Region 5
Students will learn to design incident action plans to meet the demands of incidents at the hospital.
Students will be able to:
• Identify the four key elements of an incident action plan
• Determine which elements are needed based on the incident.
Target Audience: Hospital emergency response personnel
Instructor: Thomas Craighton, Emergency Medical Services, Franklin General Hospital, Hampton. Iowa
Questions regarding this training should be directed to RD Keep at 641-673-0123 or 4keeps@mahaska.org
Individual Disaster Planning
“Preparing for a Disaster” introduces participants to disaster preparedness and the IDPH Center for Disaster Operations and Response. Learn about: 1. The Center for Disaster Operations and Response and an overview of what is done when Iowa has a state-wide disaster 2. How to make a preparedness kit for your home 3. How to create a preparedness plan 4. How you can be prepared for any type of disaster Target Audience: General audience Instructor: Alex Carfrae, Risk Communications Officer, Iowa Department of Public Health