Emergency Incident Communications
Emergency Incident Communications Program (EICP) in Health and Human Services (HHS)
Goals
- To ensure robust, secure, and interoperable communications during emergencies and disasters.
- Facilitate coordination and information sharing among health care providers, emergency management, and government agencies.
- Enhance the capacity of HHS to respond effectively to public health emergencies.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Sponsoring Office: Office of the Chief Information Officer
Creation
The EICP was developed as part of the broader emergency preparedness initiatives within HHS in response to various legislative acts and executive orders focusing on emergency management and public health crisis response.
Funding
Funding details for the EICP are not specifically delineated but come from HHS's budget for emergency preparedness and response. Funding can also be influenced by emergency supplemental appropriations during significant events.
Leadership
The program is managed by the Director of Emergency Preparedness within the Office of the Chief Information Officer at HHS.
Website
https://www.hhs.gov/ocio/initiatives/emergency-preparedness/index.html
Social Media Accounts
- No program-specific social media accounts are listed, but updates might be shared through broader HHS channels like @HHSgov.
Wikipedia Article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the EICP in HHS.