ID
12-509-1068
Name
Public Health and Medical Shelter Support Team Leader
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
1/11/2024 4:56:49 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
Mass Care Services
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Public Health and Medical Shelter Support Team Leader coordinates all medical and public health activities for congregate shelters
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The Public Health and Medical Shelter Support Team Leader coordinates all medical and public health activities for congregate shelters, such as implementing plans, policies and procedures for the provision of primary and secondary preventative care in public health and medical support shelters
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Bachelor's degree in a health or public health field
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 4. ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents 5. IS-368: Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in Disaster Operations 6. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 7. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 8. Psychological First Aid course such as Red Cross Psychological First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing Mental Health First Aid or equivalent 9. American Red Cross Shelter Fundamentals
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1At least 2 years supervisory experience in a health or public health setting. Participation in shelter operations in an incident or full-scale exercise in a leadership position
Physical/Medical Fitness1. 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 work environment; this includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with current Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a NIMS typed team (such as a Public Health and Medical Shelter Support 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 for up to 14 days
1566
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Public Health and Medical Shelter Support Team
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS), 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-368: Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in Disaster Operations
IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.5 1/11/2024 4:56:49 PM PDF
2.0 1/9/2024 4:03:33 PM PDF
1.4 10/15/2020 11:50:15 AM PDF
1.3 1/4/2019 4:24:27 PM PDF
1.2 9/28/2018 5:10:20 PM PDF
1.1 4/8/2014 7:04:37 PM PDF
1.0 1/22/2014 4:10:59 PM Unavailable