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Patrick C Wade¹

¹St. Bemardine Medical Center, San Bernardino, CA, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security

|April 16, 2008

Summary

Hospitals have improved emergency response since the 2005 introduction of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). However, security directors must ensure they are included in emergency management planning to optimize hospital preparedness.

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Healthcare Management
Public Health Preparedness

Background:

The Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) was introduced in 2005 to standardize hospital emergency response.
Effective emergency response planning is crucial for maintaining hospital operational capacity during crises.
Historically, security directors' involvement in emergency management planning has varied.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of HICS implementation on hospital emergency response capabilities.
To highlight the importance of comprehensive emergency response plans.
To identify potential barriers to the full integration of security directors in emergency management.

Main Methods:

Review of available materials and best practices for developing hospital response plans.
Analysis of the improvements in hospital emergency response post-HICS introduction.
Assessment of current practices affecting security director participation in emergency management.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in hospital emergency response capabilities have been observed since 2005.
Numerous resources exist for creating robust hospital emergency response plans.
Certain current practices may inadvertently exclude security directors from the emergency management loop.

Conclusions:

The introduction of HICS has demonstrably enhanced hospital emergency response.
Security directors' active participation is vital for comprehensive and effective emergency management.
Addressing current practices is necessary to ensure full integration of security personnel in hospital emergency preparedness.