What are the NIMS IS training requirements for hospital staff and how can these requirements be met?
NIMS courses ICS-100, ICS-200 and IS-700 or their equivalents
should be completed by:
Hospital personnel who are likely to assume a leadership ICS
position in the Hospital Command Center or who have a primary
responsibility for emergency management
Hospital Emergency Preparedness Committee Members/persons
responsible for the Emergency Management Program
The Emergency Program Manager
In addition, the Emergency Program Manager should complete
IS-800.B or equivalent.
These courses are offered online or by self study through the CHA
website (satisfies the requirements of ICS-100, ICS-200 and
IS-700). Alternately, these classes may be completed on the FEMA
website.
