title: Use this proven system for disaster communications.
abstract: The Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) system uses a logical management structure, defined responsibilities, and clear reporting channels to help the hospital communicate with outside emergency responders. The system is considered a benchmark for EDs to implement as an integral part of your disaster plan. Flow charts and job action sheets are used to clearly define responsibilities of individuals. The system uses the same terminology as other first responders, so communication is easier.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004631:Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D023481:Terrorism; D014481:United States