Kriisiohjet

Kriisiohjet is a Finnish term that refers to crisis instructions or crisis guidelines. They are formal documents that outline how authorities and organizations should act during emergencies, with the aim of ensuring a coordinated and efficient response. Kriisiohjet typically cover the incident command structure, decision-making processes, and the distribution of roles and responsibilities across agencies and jurisdictions.

A kriisiohje usually describes several common elements. These include activation criteria for escalation, communication protocols (within organizations and to the public), interagency coordination mechanisms, resource management and logistics, and procedures for information collection, reporting, and documentation. They also address public communication and media handling, privacy and legal considerations, and procedures for debriefing and after-action reviews after an incident.

Development and maintenance of kriisiohjet are the responsibility of relevant authorities or organizations, such as government ministries, regional councils, emergency services, or large institutions. They are typically reviewed and updated regularly to reflect new risks, changes in legislation, or lessons learned from drills and real events. Training and exercises are common to ensure that personnel understand their roles and can implement the guidelines effectively.

Kriisiohjet exist within the broader field of crisis or emergency management and are related to concepts such as standard operating procedures, incident command systems, and contingency planning. While they are most commonly discussed in Finnish-language sources, similar concepts exist worldwide under different names.