The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized, all-hazard incident management system that enables hospitals and others to organize resources, staff, and facilities in order to remain operational during an emergency and promote the restoration of day-to-day operations.

DQE helps hospitals implement HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) in a cost-effective and efficient manner.  The complete DQE HICS program consists of four stages that can be completed from beginning to end, or used as needed to enhance your current state of preparedness. 

• On-site HICS Training for your management team members, conducted by one of our experienced and credentialed trainers
• Hospital Command Center (HCC) Training is provided for the incident management team personnel that play a critical role in the HCC
• DQE-on-Demand Online HICS Training helps you roll out HICS hospital-wide to all staff that would play any role in an emergency or disaster response
• Organize and implement your HICS program facility-wide by developing an Emergency Management Program

With proper management, chaos is minimized, normal operations resume sooner, the cost of the event is monitored, safety is maximized, and there is more efficient use of personnel.

DQE HICS Training Programs are aligned with NIMS activities for hospitals and healthcare systems, ASPR, NFPA 99, and The Joint Commission.