ID
12-509-1050
Name
Epidemiologist
Status
Published
Version
1.7
Updated
1/9/2024 4:07:22 PM
Original Release
03/04/2008
Last Major Release
NQS Position
Resource Category
Medical and Public Health
Primary Core Capability
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services
Secondary Core Capability
Environmental Response/Health and Safety
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Epidemiologist performs epidemiological assessment and analysis
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
Epidemiological Response Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
| Supporting Core Capabilities |
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| None |
| Types | |
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| Type | Description |
| Type 1 | Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. Provides leadership for scientific analysis and public health research 2. Experience operating in hazardous environments |
| Type 2 | Same as Type 3, PLUS: 1. Manages and provides professional guidance for a team of individuals conducting advanced epidemiological services 2. Ensures communication with various audiences in timely and relevant manner 3. Provides epidemiological perspective in the development and analysis of public health policies |
| Type 3 | Same as Type 4, PLUS: 1. Manages and provides professional guidance for a team of individuals conducting basic epidemiological services 2. Recommends evidence-based interventions and control measures 3. Interfaces with public health assessment teams, environmental health teams, other public health disciplines and laboratories 4. Coordinates with public health agencies, jurisdictional Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 – Public Health and Medical and health care coalitions |
| Type 4 | The NIMS Type 4 Epidemiologist: 1. Performs epidemiological assessment and analysis 2. Applies basic public health sciences to public health practice 3. Secures and protects patient data in alignment with protocols provided by the AHJ 4. Uses basic epidemiology communication skills 5. Works in a culturally competent manner to integrate community dimensions into epidemiological practice 6. Develops and supports systems thinking by examining the linkages and interactions between the components of a system 7. Supports the application of epidemiological knowledge to the development and analysis of public health policies |
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| Education | Not Specified |
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| Training | Not Specified |
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| Experience | Not Specified |
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| Physical/Medical Fitness | 1. The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions 2. PPE is mission-specific and may vary by working environment, including protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposures, eye and hearing protection, respirators, gloves and masks |
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| Currency | Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable law specifies. This may include a: 1. Background check completed within the past 12 months 2. Sex-offender registry check 3. Local, state and or national criminal history check |
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| Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | 1.The NIMS Type 4 Epidemiologist requirements are consistent with the CSTE Tier 1 Epidemiologist requirements 2. The NIMS Type 3 Epidemiologist requirements are consistent with the CSTE Tier 2 Epidemiologist requirements 3. The NIMS Type 2 Epidemiologist requirements are consistent with the CSTE Tier 3a Epidemiologist requirements 4. The NIMS Type 1 Epidemiologist requirements are consistent with the CSTE Tier 3b Epidemiologist requirements |
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| Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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| Specification |
| This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team (such as the Epidemiological Response Team or the Isolation and Quarantine Team) |
| Discuss logistics for this position, such as security, lodging, transportation and meals prior to deployment |
| The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours and is deployable up to 14 days |
| This position may be specified as a Disaster Epidemiologist, who has training and experience in field epidemiology, applied disaster epidemiology methods, emergency response and the Incident Command System (ICS) |
| Notes |
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| References |
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| Reference |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Epidemiological Response Team |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Isolation and Quarantine Team |
| FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
| FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 |
| ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents |
| ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents |
| IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 |
| IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 |
| IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction |
| IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted |
| OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted |
| OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens, latest edition adopted |
| Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), Competencies for Applied Epidemiologists in Governmental Public Health Agencies, latest edition adopted |
| Published Versions | ||
| Version | Publish Date | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 1/9/2024 4:07:22 PM | |
| 1.6 | 1/16/2020 2:48:14 PM | |
| 1.5 | 7/17/2019 3:28:27 PM | |
| 1.4 | 1/3/2019 4:40:00 PM | |
| 1.3 | 9/28/2018 5:14:51 PM | |
| 1.2 | 11/7/2017 5:13:13 PM | |
| 1.1 | 4/8/2014 6:58:05 PM | Unavailable |
| 1.0 | 1/22/2014 4:03:49 PM | Unavailable |