Author/Authors :
Yarmohammadian, Mohammad Hossein Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Atighechian, Golrokh Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Haghshenas, Abbas Department of Health Policy - Planning and Evaluation Curtin University - Curtin, Australia , Shams, Lida Department of Health Policy - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Preparing and increasing efficiency in hospitals in disasters need to launch a common protocol named Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS). HEICS provide more coordination between hospitals and other institutions involved in emergency incidents by utilizing logical management structure, duty descriptions, creating clear reporting channels as well as developing a common and simple nomenclature system. Researches indicated that applying and establishing HEICS is necessity for Iranian hospitals and it can be helpful for use in both emergency and non-emergency situations, such as moving the facilities dispensing medications to hospital staff, or planning for a large hospital or community event. Developing training program on HEICS for hospital managers as well as establishing it seems necessary regarding our country’s condition. In this paper we point out establishing HEICS have to be in agenda for policy maker’s managers in Iranian health system and affiliated hospitals.
