Emergency Preparedness

Appendix G – TRAINING/EXERCISE

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Identification of the Organization Kern Medical will identify an Emergency Response Team (ERT) roster. Appendix F.1 is the day-to-day organization of the clinic from which the Incident Commander will

identify staff to fill the emergency management positions. Identification of Skill and Knowledge Needs by Position

Kern Medical can use tools such as Appendix F.2 , to match the staff to the positions based on their daily assignments, current skills, and knowledge. This will help identify where gaps need to be addressed by training. It is common practice to use a spreadsheet to indicate the kind of knowledge to be provided by training for the entire emergency organization. These training topics will be in line with requirements noted in law and regulations, and include other abilities required to operate an organization during disasters. Identification of Delivery Methodologies The curriculum delivery methodologies will then be developed to match the skill and knowledge needs that have been identified. The methodologies may include:

Reading assignments

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Briefings in person in the office or at field locations • Classroom instruction (with or without examinations) • Videotapes • Online presentation (video or slide show) • Demonstrations • Drills (unevaluated activities for developing skills) • Exercises (evaluated activities for testing skills)

Combined, these elements can provide the required training needs. In addition, there can be credit for training by performance during the coming training cycle for all who performed in real emergency operations, at Kern Medical. Reading Assignments Reading assignments are appropriate when the material is general in nature, timely, and requires immediate attention (rather than waiting for the next training cycle). These assignments can include:

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