Hospital Incident Command System Training - March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. Learners will gain an understanding of how to respond to an Emergency Operations Plan Activation and the fundamentals of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) used by Geisinger to respond to all-hazard emergency and disaster events. Learners will also receive education on how their role may change during an emergency or disaster to meet the needs of the incident within defined roles and responsibilities under the Hospital Incident Command System to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety and reduce the potential for harm through emergency or disaster mismanagement.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Physicians (Allopathic & Osteopathic), Physician Assistants, Nurses, and Pharmacists. Other learner groups such as Respiratory Therapist, Health Physics, Radiology Technologist, Administrators, Clinical Leaders, Facilities, Nursing Assistant, Environmental Services, Laboratory, Supply Chain, Security, Corporate Communications. Training is open to all Geisinger staff. would also benefit from this education. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • identify and describe the principles, structure, and core components of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
  • explain and differentiate the roles and responsibilities of HICS positions and their application within Geisinger’s
    emergency management framework
  • demonstrate the ability to activate, establish, and operate a HICS Command Center in response to an incident impacting
    Geisinger
  • apply and evaluate HICS principles during a tabletop exercise by performing an assigned Command Center role to
    support incident objectives
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
Virtual Information
All details pertaining to the links for this activity will be sent once you are registered for the activity. 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 4.00 ACPE
    • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 4.00 ANCC
    • 4.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    02/23/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    03/03/2026 - 9:00am EST
    Event ends: 
    03/03/2026 - 1:00pm EST
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    Agenda

     

     Time

    Item

    1.5 hours

    Fundamentals of HICS

    5-10 minutes

    Break

    1.5 hours

    Utilization and Application of HICS at Geisinger

    5-10 minutes

    Break

    1 hour

    Tabletop Exercise

    GSWB
    United States

    Geisinger Faculty

    John Harahus, RN
    Activity Director and Faculty/Presenter
    Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, 
     
    Mark Olaf, DO
    Activity Planner
    System Director Quality Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Wilkes-Barre
     
    Eryn Milius, PharmD
    Activity Planner
    Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Inpatient GWV
     
    Anna Baughman, PharmD
    Activity Planner
    Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Inpatient GMC
     
    Tyler Longstreet, PA-C
    Activity Planner
    Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Wilkes-Barre
     
    Jessica Coombs, MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
    Activity Planner
    Administrative Respiratory Therapist Team Lead, Respiratory Therapy GBH
     
    Jeremy Reese, EMT, CHEP, CHEC
    Faculty/Presenter
    Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Emergency Management Corp Office
     
    Katherine Kemberling, MS, CHEP, NRP
    Faculty/Presenter
    Director Emergency Management, Emergency Management Corp Office
     
    Megan Ferrell, MBA
    Faculty/Presenter
    Director Emergency Management, Emergency Management Corp Office
     

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 4 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    This live activity is approved for 4 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit JA0008072-0000-25-pending. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 4.00 ACPE
    • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 4.00 ANCC
    • 4.00 Participation Credit
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    If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 570-271-6692 or email us at [email protected].