Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN) Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN) Dr. S. Randolph Long Deputy Director Chem Bio Division, DHS S&T Directorate FERN National Training Conference June 2009 Dr. S. Randolph Long Deputy Director Chem Bio Division, DHS S&T Directorate FERN National Training Conference June 2009
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Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN)
Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN)
ICLN Functions and Motivators ICLN Functions and Motivators
Signatories agree to work cooperatively to optimize national laboratory preparedness by improving coordination of laboratory response to incidents
Promote common standards of performance across all lab response assetsto ensure data supporting homeland security decisions is best quality and defensible
Assess, fill gaps in coverage across multiple sample types, potential victimgroups (human, animal, plant), all WMD weapons, all response phases
Rationalize/enhance relevant interagency budgets
Recognizes Responsible Federal Agencies’ role in assuring capability of networks
DoD will soon issue a DoD Instruction to establisha Defense Laboratory Network
DoD will soon issue a DoD Instruction to establisha Defense Laboratory Network
Relationships and obligationsoutlined in recently approved
Charge and Charter
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Steps taken to optimize response potentialPromote interoperabilityBuild integrated response architecture
Steps taken to optimize response potentialPromote interoperabilityBuild integrated response architecture
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NCG Subgroups have developed documents to promote interoperability among networks NCG Subgroups have developed documents to promote interoperability among networks
Quality Assurance Requirements for Laboratories• Created agreement throughout the networks on basic requirements for assuring quality and helped clarify points of agreement on standards.
Methods Validation SOP• Used as a baseline to document processes for the validation of assays, which enables more effective sharing and harmonization of assays among Networks.
Methods Database Matrix• Shows where work is needed to ensure methods are available for each analyte and where networks may have established methods for other departments/ agencies to use.
Chain of Custody Form• Provides an opportunity to review current processes and to train personnel on the processes.
Sampling Guidelines• Promotes standards for interfacing with sampling entities and for sample processing, handling, and disposal.
• Consistent with NIMS / Incident Command System process
• Does not circumvent current member Agency authorities and processes
Current interim draft outlines integrated architecture framework and near-term stepscommitted to by NCG reps to ensure early interoperability.
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The IRA provides:The vision of how the ICLN NCG networks coordinate,
communicate and integrate during a response requiring integratedactivities.
A framework of integrated roles and responsibilities and outline of concepts of operations and protocols.
A blueprint at three levels: 1) the system policy and governance level; 2) the operational capabilities and capacity level; and, 3) the technical support level (protocols and guiding technical recommendations).
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Integrated Response Architecture Diagram(draft – may change upon briefing to agencies)
Integrated Response Architecture Diagram(draft – may change upon briefing to agencies)
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NOCNBIC
Agency OC
Agency OC
Network Program
Office
Network Program
Office
NCG
I
C
S Three individual Agency OCs
Five individual NPOs
Labs Sampling Entities
organization of assets/resources
analytical protocols
analytical results
sampling guidance
samples
Interpreted analytical
info
Integrated Lab ResponseInterfacesflexible to
eventresponse
management
Requirements
Digested info with
interpretation
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Steps being taken by the NCGto enable integrated response architectureSteps being taken by the NCGto enable integrated response architecture
Develop an SOP that incorporates at minimum the following:• An emergency contact list for all network representatives, to include secondary and tertiary representatives for each network. • Process to outline the role of networks in an integrated response as primary, supporting, and observing (or not participating).• Process to outline the “negotiation” of lab/network assets/resources in response to different phases of an integrated response.• Creation of, and process for utilizing, an official communication response protocol.
Inform Senior Leadership and Emergency Operation Centers how the NCG enables an effective integrated response.
Incorporate as part of the information resources available via secure web portal: access to laboratory network member lab listings and capabilities for analysis of chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) agents.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Key Process Steps Objective
A need for NCG collaboration is
recognized.Create incident workspace on portal and select
participants.
Optional for an unconfirmed incident: Create Preparedness
Alert.
Initiate SITREP for confirmed incident.
Convene virtual meeting(s) to discuss asset sharing, info formats and data transmission.
Track “lessons learned” from ICLN Portal msg board.
Access to lab network member lab listings and capabilities on Web Portal
Test Integrated Response Architecture
Develop table-top exercises
Conduct table-tops
Revise architecture
Refine Integrated Response Architecture
Analyze, integrate non-network assets
Complete integrated architecture
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Transition PlanTransition Plan
DHS S&T Directorate currently chairs the NCG and provides Exec Sec support.
Per Technology Transition Agreement between S&T and DHS OHA(Office of Health Affairs), S&T Dir will transition operationalresponsibilities to OHA with the following stipulations:
OHA has funds to supportOHA has identified an NCG Chair satisfactory to membershipIntegrated Response Architecture is adjudged functional
Current target for transition is 1QFY10.
S&T Directorate will continue to be involved and support R&D needs consistent with allocated funding.