The Incident Management Team (IMT) – A new perspective
This article is a summary of the key Incident Management Team functions; Incident Command, Safety, Operations, Logistics, and Planning.
This article is a summary of the key Incident Management Team functions; Incident Command, Safety, Operations, Logistics, and Planning.
Safety must be a key consideration in crisis planning and operations. The Safety Officer has the authority to suspend unsafe operations because everyone must come home whole.
The Planning Chief develops a written Incident Action Plan, conducts plan briefings, tracks and assigns resources, and manages outside technical advisors.
The Operations Chief collaborates with the Incident Commander and other Incident Management Team functions to ensure that crisis tasks are completed.
The Incident Commander leads the Incident Management Team and collaborates with the Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Safety function positions.
An Incident Management Team (IMT) consists of five core functions; Command, Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Safety.
First responders, healthcare practitioners, and military personnel often encounter tragic incidents that may effect their emotional health. Crisis Stress Teams conduct group stress debriefings and provide a means for further emotional counseling.
Key Takeaway:
Mandatory violence and bullying reporting should underpin WPV programs. Managers must take action when WPV cases are reported, and be accountable for developing and maintaining a robust WPV program. In addition, violence and bullying must be clearly defined and aggressively addressed in a zero-tolerance manner; profit motives should not override protecting the workforce.
Checklists are effective tools to verify key functions for operational procedures, ensure standardization, and enhance teamwork. Don’t take simple procedures for granted; adopt a checklist mentality.
High Reliability Organizations should begin their shift or workday with small group huddles to discuss safety and emergent issues.