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Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN)

Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks (ICLN)

Dr. S. Randolph LongDeputy Director

Chem Bio Division, DHS S&T Directorate

FERN National Training Conference June 2009

Dr. S. Randolph LongDeputy Director

Chem Bio Division, DHS S&T Directorate

FERN National Training Conference June 2009

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OutlineOutline

ICLN Organization

Steps toward optimized response• Promote interoperability

• Integrated Response Architecture

Transition Plan

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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

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ICLN Organizational Structure ICLN Organizational Structure

Joint Leadership Council (JLC)DHS Chair

Joint Leadership Council (JLC)DHS Chair

Exec SecDHS

Exec SecDHS

ERLNEnvironmental

Response Laboratory Network

ERLNEnvironmental

Response Laboratory Network

NAHLNNational Animal

Health Laboratory Network

NAHLNNational Animal

Health Laboratory Network

FERNFood

Emergency Response Network

FERNFood

Emergency Response Network

LRNLaboratory Response Network

LRNLaboratory Response Network

NPDNNational Plant

Diagnostic Network

NPDNNational Plant

Diagnostic Network

NCG Subgroups• Scenarios/

Threat Prioritization• Methods• Info Technology• QA/Proficiency Testing• Training

NCG Subgroups• Scenarios/

Threat Prioritization• Methods• Info Technology• QA/Proficiency Testing• Training

Tech Work Groups• Environmental Chem Lab Response• Radiological Lab Response• Environmental Anthrax Sampling

Tech Work Groups• Environmental Chem Lab Response• Radiological Lab Response• Environmental Anthrax Sampling

Network Coordinating Group (NCG)

DHS Chair

Network Coordinating Group (NCG)

DHS Chair

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.

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Integrated Response Architecture (IRA):Current DraftIntegrated Response Architecture (IRA):Current Draft

Overarching Principles

• 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.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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.

Hold periodic update meetings at agreed upon

frequency.

Issue final SITREP.

Reassess need for resources.

Return assets when no longer needed.

Conduct Hotwash meeting.

Reiterate lessons learned

Update SITREPs.

Notification

Assets Identification

Response Optimization and Event Resolution

Conclusion

Key SOP Steps vs Objective

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Integrated Response Architecture Secure Portal Integrated Response Architecture Secure Portal

Hosted by FoodShieldmaintained by funding

from DHS, USDA

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Architecture RoadmapArchitecture Roadmap

Task FY08 FY09 FY10Develop Integrated Response Architecture

Collect, analyze, network-specific info/CONOPS

Develop integrated CONOPS

Draft initial response architecture doc Draft SOP (alert notification, network assets

negotiation)

Engage Depts/ EOCs on ICLN SOP

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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Sept 08

Oct 08

Dec 08, spring 09

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Aug 09

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Mar 09

Jul 09

Jul 09

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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.

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QuestionsQuestions