Surgical tech ch 8 agencies

NIMS

National incident management system

- common standards so responders have the knowledge and skills in understand how communities take action; Standard procedures for coordinating the use of resources including responders a plan that can be adapted to any all hazards situation no matter the size.

LEMA

Local emergency management agency

- agency that has the lead management and coordinating authority in response to an emergency

EOP

Emergency operations plan

- designates who is in charge of what, who will coordinate the actions of public and private agencies.

EOC

Emergency operations center

- a predesignated location where personnel from responding agencies met to implement the EOP and coordinate the local response.

ICS

Incident command system

- set up by LEMA to coordinate the response to a disaster, ensures all responders know their roles and duties.

UC

Unified command

- directs emergency response as a group effort.

FEMA

Federal emergency management agency

- leading federal agency during national disaster and coordinates to provide treatment, food, and shelter.

DHS

Department of homeland security

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NRF

National response framework

- developed by DHS, guide for coordinating the disaster relief activities by Gov. agencies, private sector, and nongovernmental agencies when PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION has been made.

NDMS

National disaster medical system

- enacts the NRF, responsible for sending medical equipment, supplies, & teams to disaster scenes. Also assists with transportation needs.

DMAT

disaster medical assistance teams

- socialized teams, rapidly deployed