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12-509-1359

Name

Medical Security Coordinator

Status

Published

Version

1.5

Updated

5/22/2020 11:53:00 AM

Original Release

06/19/2018

Last Major Release

05/22/2020

Resource Category

Medical and Public Health

Primary Core Capability

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Medical Security Coordinator is responsible for medical personnel safety and security, and therefore monitors and anticipates hazardous and unsafe situations

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

Healthcare Resource Coordination and Support Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The Medical Security Coordinator: 1. Assesses and addresses medical personnel security and safety 2. Monitors and anticipates hazardous and unsafe situations 3. Follows the incident Safety Officer's safety plan 4. Reports to the Medical Team Leader, who informs the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) Operations Section personnel or Safety Officer concerning security and safety needs for assigned units 5. Manages and directs the operations of the medical security unit

Type 1

The Medical Security Coordinator: 1. Assesses and addresses medical personnel security and safety 2. Monitors and anticipates hazardous and unsafe situations 3. Follows the incident Safety Officer's safety plan 4. Reports to the Medical Team Leader, who informs the appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) Operations Section personnel or Safety Officer concerning security and safety needs for assigned units 5. Manages and directs the operations of the medical security unit

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	High school diploma

Training

Not Specified

Type 1

Completion 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. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Training in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Two years of experience in a physical security role in a practice setting such as a hospital, health system, agency, or private practice setting, commensurate with the mission assignment

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 work environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves, and masks.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Light 2. Is able to work wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization recommendations

Currency

Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable law specifies. This may include a background check completed within the past 12 months; a sex-offender registry check; and a local, state, and national driving and criminal history.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every two years 2. Keeps immunizations up to date and commensurate with mission assignment 3. Background checks as applicable law permits or requires

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
Requestor should consider population served, including language, gender, religion, and access and functional needs (AFN), to ensure appropriate capabilities

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Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Healthcare Resource Coordination and Support Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Medical Team Leader
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS), November 2017
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders