HICSi is an incident management system specifically designed to
aid hospitals and healthcare entities in developing and refining
their emergency management planning, response, and recovery
capabilities. HICS is consistent with Incident Command
System and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
principles.
California hospitals are a critical element within the disaster
medical response system and work collaboratively with local
government, other health care providers and other agencies to
plan, prepare for and respond to the needs of victims of natural
or man-made disasters, bioterrorism, and other public health
emergencies. Hospital emergency preparedness is a priority for
government at all levels, as well as a key focus of regulatory
and accrediting agencies.
