Objectives of the Drill
1. Demonstrate the ability to use a primary and back-up communications system (internet - including VOIP, radio, cellular, and satellite) to communicate with coalition partners (Local Health Departments, hospitals, EMS, EM, and other partners).
2. Complete the NYSDOH Health Commerce System (HCS) Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) survey within the timeframe outlined in the IHANS alert.
What will happen on October 9th?
1. NYSDOH Regional Offices will send an IHANS alert to coalition members regarding an emergency IOC drill via phone, text, and email, directing you to HERDS survey on Health Commerce System (HCS) with name of drill survey (IOC Drill 10-9-18).
2. Phone and text alerts will direct coalition members to check their emails.
3. The Email alert will direct coalition members to complete HERDS survey within 2 hours. The survey will be comprised of three questions: Who will you share (the drill's scenario) with internally, externally and what mode of communication will you use.
Within 3 hours of the drill:
- NYSDOH Regional Offices collect responses to HERDS Survey
- Regional Office reports back to Central Office the number of core and additional coalition member organizations responding.
How to Prepare
The best thing you can do to prepare for this drill is to have your HCS Communications Directory up to date with the following roles:
24/7 Facility Contact
Administrator
Data Reporter
Director, Resident Services
Emergency Response Coordinator
HPN Coordinator
Take it One Step Further
To get the most benefit from this exercise, you can assess whether you reached your full capability level. Complete an After Action Report (AAR) by reviewing your organizations strengths and areas for improvement.
Questions?
Contact Karen Thornton at ESAAL via
email or (518) 371-2573 ext. 202
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