2019 Volume 68 Issue 2 Pages 81-88
Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach involving command, control, and coordination for effective emergency response by responders from multiple agencies. Japan, which faces a variety of disasters and emergencies, is considering introducing ICS to improve disaster response capabilities . In this article, the 14 principles of ICS will be introduced, and the application of ICS to public health emergencies and the issues of ICS will be described. It will also discuss how to apply the basics of ICS to team work for emergency medicine, CSCATTT as a basic concept for disaster medical management, radiation disaster, emerging infectious disease outbreaks, and risk communication in disaster.
