Evaluation of the degree of preparedness in mass accidents and disasters of a general hospital in Attica

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Evaluation of the degree of preparedness in mass accidents and disasters of a general hospital in Attica (EN)

Kotanidou, Anastasia
Farmaki, Dimitra

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2019-02-07


ntroduction: Preparedness against mass and technological disasters is a fundamental obligation of contemporary hospitals. Aim: The investigation and evaluation the degree of preparedness in mass accidents and disasters of a General Hospital in Attica. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted where the data collection was based on stratified sampling, with a self-completed questionnaire, and lasted from August to September 2015. The study sample consisted of 300 members of hospital staff. A structured questionnaire was used, where the higher the score the higher the hospital's degree of preparedness. Results: Τhe majority (58.3%) declared that the hospital has experience in dealing with the consequences of a mass disaster. However, a small percentage (21.7%) was aware of the business plans. 42.7% has been trained in first-aid care, but only 7.7% has been involved in activity of major accident and disaster. Also, 50.6% believed that the staff’s responsiveness is good/very good, while 44.3% believed that it is moderate. Hospital preparedness was rated good/very good by 46% and moderate by 41%. However, the total preparedness of hospital was 11 (± 4.7), which means moderate and in particular 41.7% of the participants scored their preparedness from 6 to 10 degrees. Furthermore,theanalysishasshownthatthehospital’sdegreeof preparednessisinfluencedbyage, professional status, responsibility, and years of experience. Conclusions: The preparedness of hospital was moderately assessed. It is therefore necessary to inform and train staff in managing major accidents and disasters. (EN)

preparedness (EN)
Mass accident (EN)
hospital (EN)
disaster (EN)

Health & Research Journal

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Postgraduate Program "Intensive Care Units" National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EN)

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Health & Research Journal; Τόμ. 4 Αρ. 1 (2018): Volume 4 Issue 1 January-March 2018; 41-59 (EL)
Health & Research Journal; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2018): Volume 4 Issue 1 January-March 2018; 41-59 (EN)

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