FTPIPTF: Failure to plan is planning to fail
A giant lizard attack on an atomic energy plant may warrant a look at this plan, which functions as a supplement to the FERP, or Federal Emergency Response Plan.
FNEP: Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan
This is the full name for the single window that is responsible for the coordination of response activities within the Health Portfolio's mandate.
Health Portfolio Operations Centre (HPOC)
Dr. Erin Mears, played by Kate Winslet, portrays an epidemiologist who would best fit in this part of the IMS that oversees the implementation of risk assessments, surveillance, and epidemiological investigations
Operations group
An ounce being worth a 'pound of cure', this type of activity aims to avoid impacts of an emergency before it occurs
Prevention
Sharing the name of a bubbly milk chocolate treat, keeping your profile up to date in this database will ensure that you're matched to the right response when the time comes.
All Events Response Operations (AERO)
This plan outlines an operational planning framework enabling the Health Portfolio to coordinate the delivery of support to provinces, territories, as well as other federal and international partners in the event of an emergency.
HP ERP: Health Portfolio Emergency Response Plan
Not in the national captial region? No problem! These centers take the lead in coordinating local resources for responding to emergencies.
Regional Emergency Operations Center (RECC)
Lawrence Fishburne plays Dr. Ellis Cheever, a medical director at the CDC who oversees collection of information, maintains situational awareness, and develops incident action plans, and would best be described in this group of the IMS
Planning Group
In addition to being a main component of the emergency management continuum, this plus 'opportunity' equals 'luck' according to Roman philosopher Seneca
Preparedness / Preparation
This tool sets clear objectives and priorities for a response, assigns responsibilities, and facilitates communication and coordination among responders, teams, and partners.
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Not named after the companion of the Disney-animated character Phineas; this plan outlines for a federal response when dealing with events that are biological in nature.
PHRBE: Federal Provincial Territorial Public Health Response Plan for Biological Events
Working during emergency situations can lead to experiencing stress and fatigue, which is why this group is available 24/7 to provide mental health support for IMS staff.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The abduction of WHO epidemiologist Leonora Orantes, played by Marion Cotillard, would have certainly been a headache for this group, who are responsible for maintaining knowledge and whereabouts of technical resource deployments and their status.
Coordination and Logistics
Providing mental health counseling and support services to affected communities post-response is one step on the 'long road to' this component of the emergency management cycle.
Recovery
First day on the job? Try looking for this document, which helps to orient IMS team members to their roles.
Job Action Sheet (JAS)
Specific to emergencies involving pathogens and diseases in food, this plan has been used as a model for federal/ provincial/ territorial engagement
FIORP: Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response Plan
This group within PHAC is responsible for managing federally owned medical assets such as beds, personal protective equipment, ventilators, and vaccines.
National Emergency Strategic Stockpile (NESS)
Rear Admiral Lyle Haggerty, played by the indomitable Bryan Cranston, is best described by this role, who identifies key objectives, relays strategic direction, and approves the IAP
Event Manager
Implementing widespread vaccination campaigns to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as flu or COVID-19 is an example of this kind of activity.
Mitigation
This document, maintained by the CSG and CLG, is updated daily in a busy IMS, and represents the IMS team structure and personnel involved
IMS Organizational Chart (Org Chart)
The next time a strain of influenza is spreading throughout the continent, turn to this plan for guidance, and not your pappy!
NAPAPI: North American Plan for Animal and Pandemic Influenza
This group is created when joint Health Portfolio decisions are required, and it is comprised of senior executives across the Health Portfolio, which may include the Chief Public Health Officer, President of PHAC, and the Deputy Minister of HC.
Health Portfolio Executive Group (HPEG)
Though never identified explicitly in the film, this group was responsible for approving funding required for response activities, and issued contracts to pay for things like Forsythia - a fake cure peddled by Jude Law's Character Alan Krumwiede
Corporate Services Group
Mobilizing and deploying medical teams, including epidemiologists and public health experts to affected areas to provide support and assistance is an example of this kind of activity.
Response
Not made of metal, but just as unbending, this document captures the important action items set by section chiefs and the HPEG and is essential for transparency and accountability.
Record of Decisions (ROD)