Training

Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) Training

GP recognizes that in a mass casualty incident, it is vital that hospitals have a consistent command structure and communications flow with other hospitals and responders. The Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) is the standard for an incident command system for use by hospital-based personnel. GP's HEICS course will help you develop a satisfactory plan.

Our Unique Approach to HEICS Training

GP's course lays the foundation for the reporting structures and establishment of functional groups to respond to an event. This course contains pre-established job action sheets that assist the user in determining what steps to follow. Major corporations and healthcare systems have used and tested this process, and HEICS is applauded for its flexibility and provision of direction to those in leadership positions.

GP integrates National Incident Management System (NIMS) material into the training so that the audience is able to understand the directive, the many NIMS components, and how the NIMS affects planning and response as they relate to the HEICS model. In addition, the program demonstrates how HEICS effectively utilizes the ICS structure found in NIMS. The training program reinforces the structure and organization, and other components as described in NIMS material throughout the program.

Our Experience in HEICS Training

Our staff has extensive hospital, public health, and emergency management experience helping government and commercial clients. GP project experience includes the following:

• Provided statewide HEICS training and tabletop exercises for the Iowa Department of Public Health
• Conducted statewide HEICS training and tabletop exercises for the Louisiana Office of Public Health
• Delivered statewide HEICS training and tabletop exercises for the North Dakota Department of Health