S359 Medical Unit Leader UNIT 6 Demobilization 1

S-359 Medical Unit Leader UNIT 6 Demobilization 1

Unit 6 Objectives t t t List two considerations used to identify excess unit resources. Discuss the process for evaluating overall individual performance of medical unit personnel. List three actions involved in medical unit demobilization and check out. 2

Identify Excess Unit Resources t t Coordinate with other functions and identify excess resources. Determine who or what is excess. u Discuss incident priorities and needs with other functions. u Reevaluate unit personnel needs to support the incident. u Identify supplies and equipment that are no longer required or in use. 3

Identify Excess Unit Resources, Cont. u Consider release of personnel and equipment based on national and/or local priorities. u Ensure adequate staff throughout demobilization. t Determine when resources will be excess. u Time and date of excess. 4

Identify Excess Unit Resources, Cont. t Reevaluate and verify excess resources throughout the duration of the incident. u Priorities and needs can change daily. 5

Evaluate Performance of Staff t Discuss performances with individuals. u Complete Incident Personnel Performance Ratings, ICS-225 if required. u. Provide a copy of the rating to the individual. u. List training if needed or desired. u Maintain accuracy and fairness. 6

7 ICS Form 225

8 MEDL Task Book

Evaluate Performance of Staff, Cont. t Verify and document completed items in position task book as needed. 9

Demobilization and Check Out t Receive demobilization instructions from logistics section chief/ supervisor. 10

Demobilization and Check Out, Cont. t Brief staff on demobilization procedures and responsibilities. u Post copy of Demobilization Plan. u Emphasize and adhere to rest and release requirements listed in the Demobilization Plan. 11

Demobilization and Check Out, Cont. t Consider the following for supply/equipment demobilization: u Sharps (needles or scalpels) and biohazardous materials u Oxygen bottles u Supplies/equipment from helibase and other locations. 12

Demobilization and Check Out, Cont. t Submit required information to the documentation unit leader. u ICS-225 u Daily t and incident documents Document lost/damaged equipment on agency specific forms. u Provide copies to the documentation unit and the issuing agency. 13

Demobilization and Check Out, Cont. t Brief replacement personnel. u Supplies/equipment inventory u. Amount, location, rental agreement provisions u Medical personnel u. Length of assignment, incident position, input into ICS-225 u Info from IAP and briefings 14

Demobilization and Check Out, Cont. u Medical unit info u. Trends, outstanding medical emergencies, patients in process, unit procedures, medical facilities not included in ICS-206 u Contractors u. Agreement provisions, Emergency Equipment Shift Tickets, OF-297 15

Demobilization and Check Out, Cont. t Ensure that incident and agency demobilization procedures are followed. u If required, complete Demobilization Check-Out Form, ICS-221. 16

17 ICS-221

Unit 6 Objectives t t t List two considerations used to identify excess unit resources. Discuss the process for evaluating overall individual performance of medical unit personnel. List three actions involved in medical unit demobilization and check out. 18