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A case for standardized communications for point of distribution operations
Travis L Cline1, Kar Ee Ho1, Chris Hood1
1Purdue Homeland Security Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Objective:
Propose standardized communication formats and procedures at the point of distribution (POD) sites to facilitate the effective management and alleviate friction points that may occur while responding to a widespread medical incident within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Design:
Through observation of POD operations and interviews with key personnel in Indiana and county emergency management agencies (EMA), identify current communication practices and propose a structured command and control (C2) framework that would streamline management requirements during a widespread activation.
Setting:
The State of Indiana, various counties throughout Indiana.
Conclusions:
Current C2 practices are adequate for small-scale events. However, a standardized approach to the C2 and reporting framework may provide more responsive situational awareness and incident management of larger-scale medical incidents within Indiana.
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