[Exercise Name] 
Full Scale Exercise
Player Hotwash
[Location]
[Date]
Hotwash Overview
•	Review the purpose of today’s exercise
•	Review today’s objectives
•	Identify and Discuss:
•	 Expectations
•	 Outcomes
•	 Issues
•	Conclusion

Today’s Purpose
•	The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate player actions against current response plans and capabilities for a bioterrorism incident response.
Exercise Design Objectives
•	Onsite Incident Management:  Assess the ability of the EDS Manager to establish and maintain Incident Command during EDS operations in accordance with the EDS Plan and NIMS
•	Emergency Public Safety and Security:  Demonstrate the ability of security personnel to establish and maintain security operations at the EDS in accordance with the EDS Plan.
•	Mass Prophylaxis:  Evaluate the ability of EDS staff to set-up, operate and demobilize an EDS during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with their EDS Plan.
Exercise Design Objectives
•	Communications:  Demonstrate the ability of EDS staff and response personnel to activate and maintain communications during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with the EDS Plan and NIMS.
•	Medical Supply Management and Distribution:  Assess the ability of EDS staff to obtain, secure and manage medical supplies and materiel at the EDS in accordance with the EDS Plan.
•	Emergency Public Information and Warning:  Assess the ability of [Your Agency] to develop, coordinate and disseminate public information during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with the EDS Plan.
What were your expectations for today’s exercise?
What went well today?
What needs improvement?
Please fill out the Participant Feedback Summary Form
In Conclusion
•	Please turn in any forms, including:
–	Participant Feedback Summary Form
–	Player Log and Notes
•	Please return any equipment you received
•	Please return your badges and vests
•	You may keep your hats

Thank you for participating in today’s exercise!
Thank you!
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