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12-509-1362

Name

Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Point of Dispensing (POD) Logistics Manager

Status

Published

Version

1.6

Updated

11/22/2022 8:24:26 AM

Original Release

11/22/2022

Last Major Release

NQS Position

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 Countermeasure (MCM) Point of Dispensing (POD) Logistics Manager oversees logistics operations at MCM POD sites

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 1	The MCM POD Logistics Manager: 1. Coordinates with MCM POD Management Team on facility setup and operations 2. Oversees MCM POD logistics personnel 3. Oversees inventory management, resupply, and demobilization 4. Coordinates with the incident Logistics Section for service, sanitation, and supply needs for the MCM POD 5. Coordinates with the MCM POD Medical Oversight Manager to ensure proper handling and disposal of any biohazard/biowaste materials 6. Conducts briefings and provides just-in-time-training

Type 1

The MCM POD Logistics Manager: 1. Coordinates with MCM POD Management Team on facility setup and operations 2. Oversees MCM POD logistics personnel 3. Oversees inventory management, resupply, and demobilization 4. Coordinates with the incident Logistics Section for service, sanitation, and supply needs for the MCM POD 5. Coordinates with the MCM POD Medical Oversight Manager to ensure proper handling and disposal of any biohazard/biowaste materials 6. Conducts briefings and provides just-in-time-training

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

Not Specified

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1. IS-26: Guide to Points of Distribution 2. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 3. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response 4. IS-368: Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs in Disaster Operations 5. IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 6. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 7. Training in pallet jack operations and forklift operations in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.178: Powered Industrial Trucks 8. MGT-319: Medical Countermeasures: Points of Dispensing (POD), Planning and Response

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of and experience in inventory management, to include cold chain, Schedule II controlled substances, and pharmaceuticals management Experience: 1. Three years of experience in a managerial-level logistics or supply chain position

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. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with current AHJ requirements

Currency

Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable This may include: 1. A background check completed within the past 12 months 2. A sex-offender registry check 3. 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 drill, or simulation at least once every three years 2. 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
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed of Dispensing Management Team)
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, 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

1526

Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Point of Dispensing (POD) Management Team
FEMA, NIMS 509: Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Point of Dispensing (POD) Intake/Line Flow Manager
FEMA, NIMS 509: Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Point of Dispensing (POD) Management Team Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Point of Dispensing (POD) Medical Oversight Manager
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS), November 2017
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.178: Powered Industrial Trucks, latest edition adopted

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
1.6	11/22/2022 8:24:26 AM	PDF
1.5	5/22/2020 11:34:14 AM	PDF
1.4	1/4/2019 3:19:34 PM	PDF
1.3	9/28/2018 5:18:55 PM	PDF
1.2	6/19/2018 11:32:32 AM	PDF
1.1	6/19/2018 10:17:48 AM	PDF
1.0	6/18/2018 11:15:54 PM	PDF