After-Action Reports & Improvement Plans
quality AAR/IP development process
After-Action Reports (AAR) & Improvement Plans (IP)
Emergency Preparedness Solutions™® (EPS) has developed a quality AAR/IP process for incidents and events, applying the HSEEP concepts using means and methods that address the needs of incidents and events. Our process involves extensive coordination of stakeholders; information discovery through interviews, focus groups, document reviews, and surveys; and the development of recommended corrective actions based on a detailed assessment of observations. Among other incidents and events, we have had extensive utilization of this process for the development of COVID-19 after action reports for state, private, and local government clients, providing quality AAR/IPs to support their continued improvement.
Our approach to incident AAR/IP development uses a six-step process, identified below, which is reminiscent of FEMA’s six-step planning process. The work is guided by a steering committee which will identify the priorities for evaluation within each of the domains or capabilities to be examined.
EPS’ Six Step Incident AAR Process
Our approach to incident AAR/IP development uses a six-step process, identified below, which is reminiscent of FEMA’s six-step planning process. The work is guided by a steering committee which will identify the priorities for evaluation within each of the domains or capabilities to be examined.
Form an AAR Steering Committee
Understand the Situation
Determine Evaluation Priorities
Discovery and AAR/IP Development
AAR/IP Review and Approval
AAR/IP Publication and IP Implementation
Emergency Preparedness Solutions developed EOC plans and delivered training to Provo City EOC staff professionally, timely and with great integrity. Tim’s experience in Emergency Management allows him to effectively meet the needs of local governments.
After-action reports often identify needs for updating and creating plans, training staff, and conducing exercises to validate plans and capabilities. EPS can support all these needs.