CAEP Position Statement – Hospital disaster preparedness

CJEM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-474
Author(s):  
Daniel Kollek ◽  
Joshua Bezanson ◽  
Shawn Carby ◽  
Sharf Chowdhury ◽  
Robert Davidson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Current Hospital Disaster Preparedness

JAMA ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 298 (18) ◽  
pp. 2188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy H. Kaji ◽  
Kristi L. Koenig ◽  
Roger J. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Hospital Disaster Preparedness

scholarly journals Defining and Operationalizing Disaster Preparedness in Hospitals: A Systematic Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlous LMI Verheul ◽  
Michel LA Dückers
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Prehospital Care ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Management Research ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Hospital Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Similar Elements ◽  
Encompassing Model

AbstractIntroduction:Societies invest substantial amounts of resources on disaster preparedness of hospitals. However, the concept is not clearly defined nor operationalized in the international literature.Aim:This review aims to systematically assess definitions and operationalizations of disaster preparedness in hospitals, and to develop an all-encompassing model, incorporating different perspectives on the subject.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in five databases: Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Disaster Information Management Research Centre, and SafetyLit. Peer-reviewed articles containing definitions and operationalizations of disaster preparedness in hospitals were included. Articles published in languages other than English, or without available full-text, were excluded, as were articles on prehospital care. The findings from literature were used to build a model for hospital disaster preparedness.Results:In the included publications, 13 unique definitions of disaster preparedness in hospitals and 22 different operationalizations of the concept were found. Although the definitions differed in emphasis and width, they also reflected similar elements. Based on an analysis of the operationalizations, nine different components could be identified that generally were not studied in relation to each other. Moreover, publications primarily focused on structure and process aspects of disaster preparedness. The aim of preparedness was described in seven articles.Discussion/Conclusion:This review points at an absence of consensus on the definition and operationalization of disaster preparedness in hospitals. By combining elements of definitions and components operationalized, disaster preparedness could be conceptualized in a more comprehensive and complete way than before. The model presented can guide future disaster preparedness activities and research.

Development of an “All-Hazards” Hospital Disaster Preparedness Training Course Utilizing Multi-Modality Teaching

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett Collander ◽  
Brad Green ◽  
Yuri Millo ◽  
Christine Shamloo ◽  
Joyce Donnellan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Hospital Disaster Preparedness

AbstractObjectives:The objectives of the study were to develop and evaluate an “all-hazards” hospital disaster preparedness training course that utilizes a combi-nation of classroom lectures, skills sessions, tabletop sessions, and disaster exercises to teach the principles of hospital disaster preparedness to hospital-based employees.Methods:Participants attended a two-day, 16-hour course, entitled Hospital Disaster Life Support (HDLS). The course was designed to address seven core competencies of disaster training for healthcare workers. Specific disaster situations addressed during HDLS included: (1) biological; (2) conventional; (3) radiological; and (4) chemical mass-casualty incidents. The primary goal of HDLS was not only to teach patient care for a disaster, but more important-ly, to teach hospital personnel how to manage the disaster itself. Knowledge gained from the HDLS course was assessed by pre- and post-test evaluations. Additionally, participants completed a course evaluation survey at the conclu-sion of HDLS to assess their attitudes about the course.Results:Participants included 11 physicians, 40 nurses, 23 administrators/direc-tors, and 10 other personnel (n = 84). The average score on the pre-test was 69.1 ±12.8 for all positions, and the post-test score was 89.5 ±6.7, an improve-ment of 20.4 points (p <0.0001, 17.2–23.5).Participants felt HDLS was edu-cational (4.2/5), relevant (4.3/5) and organized (4.3/5).Conclusions:Identifying an effective means of teaching hospital disaster pre-paredness to hospital-based employees is an important task. However, the opti-mal strategy for implementing such education still is under debate.The HDLS course was designed to utilize multiple teaching modalities to train hospital-based employees on the principles of disaster preparedness. Participants of HDLS showed an increase in knowledge gained and reported high satisfaction from their experiences at HDLS. These results suggest that HDLS is an effec-tive way to train hospital-based employees in the area of disaster preparedness.

Hospital Disaster Preparedness in Osaka, Japan

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuro Kai ◽  
Takashi Ukai ◽  
Muneo Ohta ◽  
Ernesto Pretto
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Hospital Administrators ◽  
Emergency Operations ◽  
Medical Supplies ◽  
Power Plant Equipment ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Emergency Power ◽  
Plant Equipment ◽  
Hospital Disaster Preparedness

AbstractPurpose:To investigate the adequacy of hospital disaster preparedness in the Osaka, Japan area.Methods:Questionnaires were constructed to elicit information from hospital administrators, pharmacists, and safety personnel about self-sufficiency in electrical, gas, water, food, and medical supplies in the event of a disaster. Questionnaires were mailed to 553 hospitals.Results:A total of 265 were completed and returned (Recovery rate; 48%). Of the respondents, 16% of hospitals that returned the completed surveys had an external disaster plan, 93% did not have back-up plans to accept casualties during a disaster if all beds were occupied, 8% had drugs and 6% had medical supplies stockpiled for disasters. In 78% of hospitals, independent electric power generating plants had been installed. However, despite a high proportion of power-plant equipment available, 57% of hospitals responding estimated that emergency power generation would not exceed six hours due to a shortage of reserve fuel. Of the hospitals responding, 71% had reserve water supply, 15% of hospitals responding had stockpiles of food for emergency use, and 83% reported that it would be impossible to provide meals for patients and staff with no main gas supply.Conclusions:No hospitals fulfilled the criteria for adequate disaster preparedness based on the categories queried. Areas of greatest concern requiring improvement were: 1) lack of an external disaster plan; and 2) self-sufficiency in back-up energy, water, and food supply. It is recommended that hospitals in Japan be required to develop plans for emergency operations in case of an external disaster. This should be linked with hospital accreditation as is done for internal disaster plans.

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