What are the 5 principles of emergency management?
The five principles of emergency management are: Prevention (reducing or eliminating the likelihood of incidents), Mitigation (minimizing the impact of unavoidable hazards), Preparedness (developing plans and training for effective response), Response (taking immediate action to save lives and protect property), and Recovery (restoring normal operations and rebuilding after an incident). BCG's DLAN system supports all five principles through comprehensive planning, training, real-time coordination, and documentation capabilities aligned with NIMS and ICS frameworks.
How does BCG's incident management system meet Joint Commission requirements?
BCG's DLAN system is fully compliant with NIMS and ICS principles as validated by FEMA's NIMS STEP program, which aligns with Joint Commission Emergency Management standards. Our platform supports the required annual emergency operations plan reviews, facilitates documentation of exercises and drills, enables real-time communication and coordination during incidents, and provides comprehensive after-action reporting capabilities that demonstrate continuous improvement—all key elements of Joint Commission compliance.
What is the difference between a Hospital Command Center and an EOC?
A Hospital Command Center (HCC) or Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) manages internal hospital operations during emergencies, coordinating patient care, staff assignments, and facility resources. An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) typically operates at the municipal, county, or regional level, coordinating response across multiple agencies and jurisdictions. BCG's DLAN system facilitates seamless information sharing between your HCC and external EOCs, ensuring coordinated response while maintaining your hospital's operational autonomy.
Can your system integrate with our existing hospital IT infrastructure?
Yes, BCG offers extensive interoperability and integration services to connect DLAN with your existing hospital systems including EHR platforms, communication systems, facility management software, and mass notification tools. Our custom engineering team has decades of experience in integration projects and can work within your healthcare IT security requirements. We offer both cloud-based and on-premises deployment options to meet your facility's specific technical and compliance needs.
How quickly can your team deploy for activation support during an emergency?
BCG's Incident Management Support Teams (IMST) can be rapidly deployed to your healthcare facility during large-scale emergencies with 24/7 availability under Gold and Platinum support packages. Our experienced teams include professionals trained through ICS 400 level who can supplement your HCC staff, provide just-in-time training, and ensure proper use of incident command protocols. Deployment timelines vary based on incident scale and location, but we prioritize rapid response for all activation support requests.
What training is required for our hospital staff to use the system effectively?
BCG provides comprehensive, role-based training tailored to healthcare emergency operations. Our training includes ICS fundamentals for all staff, advanced command and general staff training for leadership roles, technical system training on DLAN functionality, and scenario-based exercises specific to healthcare incidents like patient evacuations, mass casualty events, and infectious disease outbreaks. Training can be delivered onsite or virtually and is customized to your hospital's specific emergency operations plan and staff roles.
How much does implementation cost for a typical hospital?
Implementation costs vary based on facility size, complexity, selected support package level, and specific customization needs. BCG offers flexible licensing based on bandwidth rather than per-seat pricing, which often results in significant cost savings for healthcare organizations. We provide transparent pricing and work within your budget to prioritize essential capabilities. Contact us for a customized quote based on your hospital's specific emergency management requirements and objectives.
What ongoing support is included after implementation?
All BCG implementations include Silver level support with business-day email and phone assistance, software updates, hot fixes, and access to training webinars. Upgradable Gold and Platinum packages add 24/7 emergency activation support, enhanced patching assistance, custom development credits, onsite support hours, and expanded server support. Our U.S.-based technical team provides expert assistance on all installed systems, and our system administration support services can handle day-to-day platform management, allowing your staff to focus on emergency preparedness activities.