The purpose of the Improvement Plan (IP) is to capture:

The Improvement Plan (IP) is specifically designed to capture corrective actions that are necessary to address deficiencies identified during evaluations of emergency management exercises, incidents, or plans. This plan is an essential part of the after-action review process and aims to enhance the overall effectiveness of emergency response and management practices. By focusing on corrective actions, the IP allows organizations to systematically implement changes that will improve future performance and address any shortcomings highlighted in previous activities.

While strategic goals for future performance, operational resources needed, and incident data are important components of emergency management planning, they are not the primary focus of the Improvement Plan. Strategic goals might be captured in a broader strategic planning document, operational resources would typically be outlined in resource management plans, and incident data would be collected separately as part of an analysis or evaluation process. The Improvement Plan narrows its scope specifically to actionable steps to improve practices based on past evaluations, ensuring that lessons learned are transformed into concrete actions for enhancement.