ID
12-509-1496
Name
Public Health Interviewer
Status
Published
Version
1.0
Updated
1/9/2024 4:06:19 PM
Original Release
01/09/2024
Last Major Release
01/09/2024
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 Public Health Interviewer collects public health data through interviews, contact tracing or canvasing to determine the causes or trajectories of outbreaks, disease clusters or other public health data as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
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 11. The Public Health Interviewer conducts individual interviews for an epidemiologic case investigation, contact tracing or canvasing according to the protocols provided by the AHJ 2. Coordinates with AHJ public health staff to complete just-in-time (JIT) training on epidemiological interviews, contact tracing protocols and canvassing, as needed 3. Implements Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) as determined by AHJ public health staff 4. Conducts epidemiological interviews, contact tracing and or canvasing in the field, the office or remotely 5. Helps disseminate Public Health information to impacted populations as directed by AHJ 6. Ensures personal or sensitive information collected during interviews or contact tracing is handled in accordance with the AHJ's data security and confidentiality laws 7. Compiles and coordinates information; relays information to Public Health officials, as directed by the AHJ 8. Provides effective support and collects the most accurate information to inform the next steps in the public health investigation
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
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. 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) 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, as required by AHJ 6. Training in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, as required by the AHJ 7. Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Disaster Epidemiology CASPER Training, as required by AHJ
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Ability to conduct interviews, contact tracing or canvasing in an empathetic and professional manner Experience: 1. Two years of work experience conducting interviews, overseeing teams and conducting JIT training, preferably in the public health field
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 working environment, including protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposures, eye and hearing 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 AHJ requirements
CurrencyProvider 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. A sex-offender registry check 3. A local, state and or national criminal history check
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill or simulation at least once every two years 2. Background checks as applicable law permits or as required by the AHJ
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 National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team (Epidemiological Response Team or 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
1568
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Epidemiological Response Team
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, November 2017
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
Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER)
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.0 1/9/2024 4:06:19 PM PDF