Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) The Hospital Incident Command System is activated in the event of a disaster. Kern Medical has staff trained in the HICS. • When activated, every employee has access to the Emergency Operations Plan containing: o Job Action sheets for all HICS positions. o Policies and Procedures for all hazard events. • All employees must: o Follow instruction issued by your supervisor at the time of an incident. o Be prepared to provide detailed assessments of their patients and their work.

Did you know? Kern Medical has: • 3 emergency generators • 96 hours of emergency food and water • 100 cots for patient surge • 3 large medical tents • An outside decontamination shower

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