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MCI and ICS

MCI and ICS. DR. MIADA MAHMOUD RADY. Course Objectives. Define MCI . ICS definition and function . NIMS , its principles and component. Definition. Multi Casualty Incident ( MCI ) : An accident or emergency that involves multiple victims , and overwhelms local response capability .

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MCI and ICS

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  1. MCI and ICS DR. MIADA MAHMOUD RADY

  2. Course Objectives • Define MCI . • ICS definition and function . • NIMS , its principles and component .

  3. Definition • Multi Casualty Incident ( MCI ) : An accident or emergency that involves multiple victims , and overwhelms local response capability . • Incident Command System : Structural approach to emergency response integrating : • Personal Roles. • Lines of Authority. • Effective Communication.

  4. ICS : Creates and provides for compatibility and integration of all responding agencies Simply , its system designed to save time in order to save life .

  5. NIMS • The National Incident Management System (NIMS) : system that provide a consistent nationwide design to promote effective and efficient emergency response. • Function : Used to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents regardless of: • Cause • Size • Complexity

  6. principles of NIMS Flexibility, standardization, and interoperability • Flexibility : the organizational structure must flexibly and quickly adapt for use in any type of incident. • Standardization : NIMS provides standardization in terminology, resource classification, personal training, and certification. • Interoperability : allows agencies of different types to communicate with each other.

  7. Major components of NIMS • Command and management. • Preparedness. • Resource management. • Communications and information management. • Supporting technologies . • Ongoing management and maintenance .

  8. Any questions ?

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