The document provides an overview of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), including its objectives, features, and basic structure. HICS uses a scalable incident command structure adapted from the Incident Command System (ICS) to improve coordination between hospitals and emergency responders during disasters or mass casualty events. It includes positions like the Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief. Job action sheets are also provided to outline the responsibilities and tasks of each position over different time periods during an incident.