course # 19201-83 1 pems version 2.0 upgrades. unit 8 pems version 2.0 upgrades several improvements...
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Course # 19201-83Course # 19201-83
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Course # 19201-83Course # 19201-83
PEMS Version 2.0 UpgradesPEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Several improvements to PEMS application Improvements based on:- Change Board Suggestions-Field Training Input-Technical improvements to support future
enhancements
Review PEMS Version 2.0 Release notes on PEMS webpage additional for details
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Visual appearance of application changed throughout application
Removed time clocks
Moved National Threat Level to upper left
Changed the ‘Set Current Location’ format to support future enhancements
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Escalation Options in PEMS 2.0 Full Escalation – Notifications through Headquarters Normal Escalation – Notifications through the next
higher level only Local Escalation – Notifications to local team only No Escalation – Record keeping only
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Report Emergency Screen Moved system test to the top of threat list Drop down box now requires user to select a threat
type (no default value in threat type)
Changed escalation options on ‘System Test’ to LOCAL or NO Escalation only
Changed escalation options on ‘Suspicious Mail or Unknown Powders’ to LOCAL or NO Escalation only
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
When Reporting Emergency, confirm emergency screen shows emergencies created in past 24 hours for review (avoid duplication)
Also added a list of users that will be contacted based on escalation option selected (no edits allowed)
Any emergency created with FULL ESCALATION requires the user to confirm that selection in a separate pop-up window
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
As team members “check in” to the emergency: Enhancements show time and date of check in Whether team member is checked in and available to
respond Whether team member is checked in and not available
to respond User not ‘checked – in’
“Check in” is not allowed after an emergency is terminated
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
“View Emergencies” has changed to allow emergencies to be viewed as follows: Headquarters – view all emergencies Area EP Managers – view all emergencies All other users – view all emergencies within users
Area
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
“Emergency Details” screen changes New tab named “Update Emergency SitRep” replaces
previous Update Emergency tab. -This option allows user to add information to
emergency and distribute to all users notified upon creation of the emergency
New tab named “Team Comments” -Allows user to add comments and notify local team
members only
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
“Emergency Details” screen changes cont. Hyperlinks named “weather” and “location” allow user
to see the facility on a map and to view current weather conditions in the area
Screen displays the Latest Update along with the SitRep History and EMT Activation Status
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
“Update Emergency SitRep” Similar to “Update Emergency” in previous versions. Now allows user to change threat type in BDS: From
Facility and Suspicious Mail and Unknown Powder/Substances emergencies if necessary
Each time the SitRep is created, voice and email notifications will be sent to all users on the Notification List unless escalation type is set to “No Escalation”
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Documents (like MS Word and MS Excel) can now be attached to an emergency. From the Emergency Details screen click on the ‘documents’ tab. The documents will y be added to this emergency only.
Documents added to an emergency can be viewed by clicking on the ‘documents’ tab in the Emergency Details screen
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Other Enhancements to PEMS PEMS User Directory added allowing a search for
users by name or location Team members can be assigned to multiple teams
and multiple roles Checklists can now have Local Items added and
removed by users (cannot change IEMP checklist items)
Added drop down to the Create Documents screen with categories (COOP, EAP, ANNEX, other)
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Added Subordinate EMT Report including: Name Area and District Role (Primary/Alternate) Available for emergency? Phone numbers eMail address If user has a Blackberry Blackberry Pin number
Unit 8 PEMS Version 2.0 Upgrades
Please explore the PEMS application and become familiar with the enhancements covered. Several changes are obvious and need no further explanation. Contact your Manager, Emergency Preparedness in the District with questions.
Other enhancements are being considered for the future including the addition of all facilities in the database, more reporting capabilities, automated weather alerts, incorporating OPSTAT system data, and updated PEMS Blackberry Application.