Which of the following statements about the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) are true? Select all that apply.
HICS is expandable to meet the complexity of an incident.
HICS is only used in emergencies.
HICS is used to track patients and manage normal hospital operations.
HICS can be used to plan routine events such as hospital employee appreciation day.
HICS meets the Joint Commission requirement for an Incident Management System.
Answer (2)
The true statements about the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) include that it is expandable to meet the complexity of an incident, used for tracking patients and managing normal operations, and meets Joint Commission requirements. However, HICS is not limited to emergency use and is not typically used for planning routine events.
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HICS is expandable for complex incidents, tracks patients and normal operations, and meets Joint Commission requirements. It is not limited to emergency situations, nor is it typically used for planning routine events. Therefore, the true statements about HICS are key to understanding its role in hospital management. ;
