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Background The health and safety of people are often endangered during emergencies and disasters. Efficient emergency management systems ensure that mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions exist to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Failure to carry out appropriate responses can have adverse consequences for both emergency responders and casualties; hence, the need for emergency preparedness. This study sought to assess the state of emergency preparedness capacity of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology hospital in Ghana. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2018 and February 2019 using three guidelines developed respectively by the World Health Organization, the Ministry of Health-Ghana, and the Ghana Health Service. The hospital's emergency preparedness was assessed regarding the emergency policies, plan, protocol, equipment, and medications. Results Overall, the hospital's emergency preparedness level was weak (57.36%). Findings revealed that the hospital had inadequate emergency equipment, and supplies for emergency care delivery, especially during upsurge. It also did not have an emergency planning committee. There were noticeable deficiencies in some emergency resources such as chest tubes, basic airway supplies, and many emergency drugs. Other vital emergency tools such as pulse oximeter, thermometer, and emergency medications were inadequate. The hospital had a strong emergency plan and policies on assessment (77.8% and 78%) respectively. Conclusion The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology hospital is not prepared sufficiently for an emergency surge, and this poses a major health challenge. Emergency items must be made available, and the organization and planning of emergency service provisions must be improved to avoid preventable deaths during an emergency surge.
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Objective:To explore the application effects of work record analysis combined with emergency plan drill on the practice teaching of nursing students in department of emergency.Methods:A total of 80 nursing students who had clinical practice in the Department of Emergency of Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University between February 2018 and August 2020 were selected as research subjects. They were divided into control group and observation group according to the admission order to the department. The control group was given routine teaching, and the observation group adopted work record analysis combined with emergency plan drill teaching. The theoretical knowledge level, the success rate of emergency treatment and teaching effect evaluation were compared between the two groups of nursing students before and after learning. SPSS 19.0 was used for t test and chi-square test. Results:After learning, the scores of theoretical knowledge (pre-hospital emergency, common emergency diseases, emergency treatment plan, and complications) of the two groups were higher than those before learning, and the scores in observation group were higher than those in control group ( P<0.05). The success rates of emergency treatments (electrocardiogram, electrocardiogram monitoring, blood sample collection, thrombolytic therapy coordination, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and satisfaction rates of teaching effects (fully understanding emergency work, improving the ability of independent learning, enhancing the ability of flexible use of knowledge, and active classroom atmosphere) were higher in observation group than control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Work record analysis combined with emergency plan drill can effectively ensure the teaching effects of nursing students in department of emergency, and has the advantages of improving the theoretical knowledge and practical operation ability.
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In the context of public health emergencies, a Hospital used the existing SPD supply chain model as a basis, research and practice proceeded simultaneously and formed a set of "three-group three-port" emergency plan by itself. The program played a positive role and effectiveness in this emergency incident, assisting the hospital to obtain a valuable experience in closed-loop management of emergency supplies. This article elaborated on how the hospital can supply materials in case of emergency medical supplies shortage after emergencies by focusing on the three groups of closed-loop working group, inventory management group, and material procurement group, and the three ports of material storage port, logistics receiving and dispatching port, and closed-loop releasing port. In the case of emergency medical supplies being in short supply after emergencies, how can hospitals ensure adequate and balanced supply of supplies; barrier-free demand information; command and dispatch without chaos and reasonable deployment; materials receiving and dispatching are efficient and distributed in an orderly manner.
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Humans , Emergencies , Equipment and Supplies, Hospital , Hospitals , Public HealthABSTRACT
Objective:To share the practice of medical care and rescue in the 2017-2019 Amne Machin extreme cross-country challenge.Methods:At the invitation of the Organizing Committee of Amne Machin extreme cross-country challenge of Maqin County of Qinghai Province. More than 150 medical personnel were sent to make the rescue plan and implement the medical security for three consecutive years. The support was divided into leading command group, expert consulting group, on-site medical support group, rear medical support group, and medical material support group. The on-site medical support group was equipped with the ambulance, corresponding emergency medical equipments and medicines to provide medical support at eight medical stations from the starting point to the endpoint and along the route between each station.Results:There were no cardiac arrest and sudden death cases during the three competitions. A total of 56 patients (5 cases of combined injuries) were received, including 21 cases of mild altitude reaction, 8 cases of abrasions, 13 cases of muscle spasm and strain, 11 cases of hypoglycemia, and 3 cases of abdominal pain. All the injured were treated and observed in time. Each patient achieved a complete remission.Conclusions:To achieve the success of medical security of the highest average altitude cross-country race certified by International Trail Running Association (ITRA), we must formulate a scientific and perfect medical security work plan in the first place: pre competition physical examination, especially the application of sports cardiopulmonary function test, screen out athletes who may have medical accidents; during the competition, focus on monitoring and tracking the players who may have problems; each support point is closely connected with the support vehicle; do a good job of first aid training for all kinds of personnel, so that medical accidents can be found, aided, and transferred at the first time. The medical care and rescue of Amne Machin extreme cross-country challenge have played a good role in the security of the international plateau sports events, which provides a reference for the security of similar events.
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China's CDC novel coronavirus pneumonia emergency response mechanism was announced on February 17, 2020. As of February 11, novel coronavirus had infected 3 019 medical staff (including 1 716 confirmed cases; suspected cases, clinically diagnosed cases and cases of asymptomatic infections). The reports showed that more than 80% of the patients were medical workers in general wards, which might be caused by nosocomial infection due to inadequate protection. Radiographers, who encounter patients in different departments of the hospital, also have the risk of occupational exposure to novel coronavirus pneumonia caused by strong viral infection, inadequate protection, and poor immunity. Therefore, the emergency plan is formulated for this risk in order to ensure their safety and the orderly progress of the work, provide practical basis for the future improvement and development of the emergency plan for radiographers to respond to emergent public events, and also provide ideas for peers to deal with emergencies.
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A brief emergency planning educational presentation was taught during work hours to a convenience sample of employees of various workplaces in Northern Missouri, USA. Participants were familiarized with details about how an emergency plan is prepared by management and implemented by management-employee crisis management teams - focusing on both employee and management roles. They then applied the presentation information to assess their own organization's emergency preparedness level. Participants possessed significantly (p < 0.05) higher perceptions of their organization's level of emergency preparedness than non-participants. It is recommended that an assessment of organizational preparedness level supplement emergency planning educational presentations in order to immediately apply the material covered and encourage employees to become more involved in their organization's emergency planning and response. Educational strategies that involve management-employee collaboration in activities tailored to each workplace's operations and risk level for emergencies should be implemented.
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Civil Defense , Cooperative Behavior , Emergencies , MissouriABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:To guide the formulation of emergency management plan for pharmacy department and reduce emer-gency risk. METHODS:By the methods of risk integration,considering the frequency and severity of the hazard events,the risk integral value of emergency events was calculated and hazard level was judged. RESULTS:The top three hazard events of pharma-cy department were information system failures (75.21),fire (63.00) and cytotoxic drugs overflow (62.21). All of the above events were moderate risk. According to the results of this evaluation,pharmacy department targeted emergency drills,in order to improve the ability to cope with risks. CONCLUSIONS:In order to improve the ability of facing and dealing hazard events,disas-ter vulnerability analysis is the base of developing and exercising emergency plans.
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In 2010, Haiti suffered three devastating national emergencies: a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed over 200 000 and injured 300 000; a cholera outbreak that challenged recovery efforts and caused more deaths; and Hurricane Tomas, which brought additional destruction. In the aftermath, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reoriented its technical cooperation to face the myriad of new challenges and needs. Efforts included support and technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Population of Haiti and coordination of actions by the United Nations Health Cluster. This Special Report focuses specifically on the PAHO Regional Oral Health Program's call to action in Haiti and the institutional partnerships that were developed to leverage resources for oral health during this critical time and beyond. To date, achievements include working with Haiti's private sector, dental schools, public health associations, and other stakeholders, via the Oral Health of Haiti (OHOH) Coalition. The OHOH aims to meet the immediate needs of the dental community and to rebuild the oral health component of the health system; to provide dental materials and supplies to oral health sites in affected areas; and to ensure that the "Basic Package of Health Services" includes specific interventions for oral health care and services. The experience in Haiti serves as a reminder to the international community of how important linking immediate/short-term disaster-response to mid- and longterm strategies is to building a health system that provides timely access to health services, including oral health. Haiti's humanitarian crisis became an important time to rethink the country's health system and services in terms of the right to health and the concepts of citizenship, solidarity, and sustainable development.
En el 2010, Haití padeció tres emergencias nacionales devastadoras: un terremoto de 7,0 de magnitud que causó la muerte de 200 000 personas y traumatismos a 300 000, un brote de cólera que vulneró las actividades de recuperación y causó mßs muertes, y el huracßn Tomßs, que causó mßs destrucción. En el período inmediatamente posterior, la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) reorientó la cooperación técnica para afrontar los múltiples retos nuevos y necesidades que surgieron. Estas actividades incluyeron apoyo y asistencia técnica al Ministerio de Salud y de la Población de Haití, y la coordinación de las medidas llevadas a cabo por el Grupo de Acción Sanitaria de las Naciones Unidas. Este informe especial se centra específicamente en la convocatoria a la acción del Programa Regional de Salud Bucodental de la OPS en Haití y en las alianzas institucionales que se establecieron para aprovechar los recursos de salud bucodental durante esta crisis y a partir de ese momento. Hasta la fecha, los logros comprenden la colaboración con el sector privado de Haití, las facultades de odontología, las asociaciones de salud pública y otros interesados directos por intermedio de la Coalición para la Salud Bucodental de Haití. Esta coalición procura satisfacer las necesidades inmediatas de la comunidad odontológica y reconstruir el componente de la salud bucodental del sistema de salud; proporcionar materiales y suministros odontológicos a los centros de salud bucodental de las zonas afectadas; y lograr que la "canasta bßsica de servicios de salud" incluya intervenciones específicas para la atención y los servicios de salud bucodental. La experiencia de Haití muestra a la comunidad internacional la importancia de vincular la respuesta inmediata y a corto plazo ante catßstrofes con las estrategias a mediano y largo plazo para establecer un sistema de salud que brinde acceso oportuno a los servicios de salud, incluida la salud bucodental...