Participants will gain greater understanding of HICS incident management concepts and/or the PIO role and responsibility in a practical application-based format. The course will include brief reviews of the topics and then move into more detailed position specific work. When possible, participants will be presented with practice scenarios based upon their Hazard Vulnerability Analysis to help them gain practical incident management skills for high probability events.
The day is broken into two seperate trainings:
- Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) Training 8:30am - 12:30pm
• Refresh, expand and practice knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to function in key Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) positions.
• Demonstrate competency using the HICS to establish an incident management organization, using the Incident Action Plan (IAP) Quick Start planning process.
- Public Information Officer (PIO) Training 1:30pm - 4:30pm
• Introduce and/or refresh understanding of the role of the Public Information Officer in the hospital emergency management environment.
• Prepare participants with some skills and tools that will help the new PIO effectively communicate with external and internal audiences.
*You may register for both sessions or either of the two.
Discounted Room rates available
Rate: $68.00 + tax and includes continental breakfast
THE WINGATE HOTEL - 304-808-1000 - Use Code: PIO Training Group
*Seating is limited. If the class fills up, you can still register to be on a waitlist and may still get a seat if there is a cancellation.