Hospitals receiving funds or supplies through ASPR hospital preparedness grants or other federal or state grants are required to adapt the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System as their template for emergency or disaster preparedness planning. NIMS implementation training is required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before Aug. 31, 2007, for first responders/receivers and emergency operations center/incident command leadership positions.

NIMS provides a consistent, national approach for all emergency response agencies and organizations to work collaboratively to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from domestic incidents regardless of cause, size or complexity.

ICS-100HC: Introduction to ICS I-100 for Health Care/Hospitals
This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) as it applies to the health care/hospital environment and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).  

ICS-200: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents
ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS. ICS-200 offers training and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisor position within the ICS.

IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
The Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5) issued by President Bush in February 2003 authorized the secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System. The NIMS provides a consistent, national template to enable all government, private-sector and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. This course explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS.

IS-800.B: National Response Framework (NRF), an Introduction
The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

• describe the ICS principles
• describe the ICS organizational structure
• describe how your organization will implement an ICS
• describe the benefits of NIMS
• list the key components of NIMS
• describe how multiple organizations and jurisdictions will coordinate care during a disaster

Wednesday, May 14
Clarion Hotel
3333 S. Glenstone
Springfield
417/883–6550

Wednesday, Aug. 6
Courtyard by Marriott
3301 LeMone Industrial Blvd.
Columbia
573/443-8000

FREE training programs provided by the MHA through ASPR grant funding under Missouri Cooperative Agreement CDFA #93.889.

The program includes program materials. Registration must be received five days before the day of the program. Class size is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

You must register online to participate.

Registered Nurses — Both programs are approved for 3.0 contact hours in nursing. The Missouri Hospital Association is approved as a provider for continuing education in nursing by the Missouri Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

All Other Participants — A certificate for 3.0 clock hours of attendance will be provided to each person who attends this program in its entirety.

Dress for the meeting is casual. Layered clothing is recommended for your comfort.

For questions about course content, contact Brad Strecker at 816/392-2933.

For information about registration, program materials or locations, contact Rita Kay at MHA at 573/893-3700, ext. 1319.