Short Description Addresses legal issues associated with public information and information release. By understanding laws such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); open records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the person in charge of managing public information can take precautions to protect his or her organization and act appropriately to […]

Short Description Provides the responder with an overview of the national emergency response system, which includes the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the relationship between these systems. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their […]

Short Description Addresses the Joint Information System (JIS) and its working entity, the Joint Information Center (JIC), which is used during a unified response to an emergency or disaster. It further defines the roles and responsibilities of the members of the JIC and how each is related to reaching the public with vital emergency information […]