Pocket DICO

Pocket DICO is the compliance management tool built specifically for Texas Designated Infection Control Officers (DICOs) and their assistants.

Designed for fire departments, EMS agencies, and law enforcement, Pocket DICO streamlines exposure incident documentation, compliance tracking, and statutory reporting — all from your phone.

KEY FEATURES

Exposure Report Wizard — Document exposure incidents in 5 guided steps, capturing responder info, exposure types, PPE usage, risk assessment, and source patient details.

Compliance Checklist — Every case generates a legally-referenced checklist with verified citations from Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Administrative Code, and federal OSHA regulations. Track completion of each required action with clear deadlines.

Automatic Status Tracking — Cases automatically progress through NEW, IN PROGRESS, AWAITING RESULTS, LEGAL ACTION, and CLOSED based on checklist completion. Manual override available for administrators.

HCID Traveler Tool — CDC-referenced screening protocol (CS317932-B) for responding to travelers with possible High-Consequence Infectious Diseases. Includes symptom screening, 7-step response protocol, and structured documentation.

Sharps Injury Log — Maintain your sharps injury log as required by TAC §96.401 and HSC §81.306.

Legal Library — Quick reference to Texas HSC, TAC, and OSHA statutes relevant to exposure management. Includes downloadable forms and templates.

Exposure Flowchart — Interactive 13-screen decision tree guiding DICOs through the exposure response process step by step.

Department Management — Invite and manage your team with role-based access (Admin, User, Read Only). Share a simple department code for quick onboarding.

PDF Export — Generate professional case reports with full checklist status, statute citations, and confidentiality notices for your records.

BUILT FOR THE FIELD

Works on any phone or tablet. Install as a standalone app from your home screen. Designed for one-handed use during incident response.

COMPLIANCE REFERENCES

All statute citations verified against current Texas law including HSC §81.048, TAC §97.11, TAC §97.12, TAC §96.401, HSC §81.306, and federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. Citations are provided as reference tools and do not constitute legal advice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All exposure data is confidential under HSC §81.046. Sharps injury log data is protected under Government Code §552 per TAC §96.402. Department data is isolated and encrypted in transit.

Pocket DICO is developed by DRSE Consulting for Texas first responder departments.