Building Block Approach Function Achieved PHEP Capability Emergency

Building Block Approach Function Achieved PHEP Capability: Emergency Operations Coordination Integrate technology and mechanisms to maintain common operating picture Planning Implementation Function 2: Activate public health emergency operations Identify procedures for notification and set-up of EOC Identify and designate a physical location for your EOC Develop triggers for EOC activation Determine activation authorities Evidence of Early Implementation • Physical location identified • Map of EOC layout • Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures • EOC activation plan EOC activation training to include assembly of personnel at designated EOC facility and check in procedures Redundant Communications and Information Technology (IT) Systems in-place Train personnel on communications procedures and equipment Train personnel on ICS roles and ICS forms Identify and ensure availability of communications and IT equipment in EOC Train personnel on relevant tracking protocols and systems Designate personnel to fulfill ICS roles Develop task and equipment checklists for each EOC position Develop procedures for maintaining internal and external communication Develop protocols and methods for resource and information tracking Develop Incident Command Structure Competent personnel trained in Incident Command Emergency Management Operations Identify internal and external communication needs for EOC operations Identify best practice methods to maintain a common operating picture Maintain a training log of all EOC staff Levels of Implementation Evidence of Intermediate Implementation • ICS Chart developed/ICS forms • Documentation of personnel to fill ICS position 2 -3 deep • Job Action Sheets developed • Documentation of certification in ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 for all Tier two personnel • MOUs in place for coordinating response Evidence of Established Implementation • Communications plan includes checklists and standard procedures for maintaining communications with partners • Internal communication tree • List of backup communication methods and equipment • Protocols for equipment use Evidence of Advanced Implementation • Standard operating procedures on tracking information and resources • Guidance on using Web. EOC or other tracking software