PocketDICO

The only exposure-compliance tool built for Texas Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement DICOs to document exposures, track statutory deadlines, and protect your department.

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

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

Compliance Checklist Engine — 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 their lifecycle based on checklist completion, with manual override available for administrators.

HCID Traveler Tool — CDC-referenced screening protocol for responding to travelers with possible High-Consequence Infectious Diseases, including symptom screening, 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, plus downloadable forms and templates.

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

254-County LHA Directory — Local Health Authority contacts for every Texas county, populated automatically.

Department Management — Invite and manage your team with role-based access. Share a simple department code for quick onboarding.

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

BUILT FOR THE FIELD

Works on any phone or tablet. Designed for one-handed use during incident response.

COMPLIANCE REFERENCES

Statute citations are provided as reference tools and do not constitute legal advice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All exposure data is confidential under HSC 81.046. Department data is isolated and encrypted in transit.

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