EPRR: e-learning Principles in Health Command

Objectives

1. To understand key EPRR legislation and guidance and how this applies to your role as a commander
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how EPRR is delivered and implemented in the NHS
3. Understand how you can identify and assess risks effectively
4. Understand command, control, coordination and communication in the NHS and your role in incident response.

About the course

The NHS needs to plan for, and respond to, a wide range of incidents and emergencies that could affect health or patient care. These could be anything from extreme weather conditions to an outbreak of an infectious disease or a major transport accident.

This programme of work is referred to in the health community as emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR). This seeks to enable the NHS in England to ensure effective arrangements are in place to deliver appropriate care to patients affected during an emergency.

This e-learning is the pre-requisite to attending the facilitated Principles of Health Command Training. This course will provide you the base knowledge of EPRR, EPRR concepts and Command, Control, Coordination and Communication.