Operational support technical standards

The EMT core standards present a set of overarching areas and key processes that are required to be in place for EMTs to ensure appropriate operational and professional capacity and capability to provide quality care for the population they serve, while protecting staff and not posing a burden on the host country.

EMT’s should be self-sufficient through either direct supply or local organisation of support that does not undermine or detract from the ability of the local community to respond.

Administration and management systems that allow EMTs to rapidly and safely deploy teams and maintain headquarters office support from their home base throughout the mission.

Day to day management of operations while deployed including managing their own safety and security, critical incident management and liaison with relevant local authorities and media.