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Improving hospital mass casualty preparedness through ongoing readiness evaluation
Bruria Adini1, Daniel Laor, Tzipora Hornik-Lurie
1Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv, Israel. adini@netvision.net.il
Summary
Ongoing evaluation tools significantly improve hospital emergency preparedness for mass casualty events (MCEs). Regular assessments motivate better performance and more effective responses, especially in hospitals without prior MCE experience.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health Preparedness
Background:
- Hospitals require robust emergency preparedness for mass casualty events (MCEs).
- Continuous evaluation is crucial for maintaining and enhancing response capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a recurring evaluation tool on hospital emergency preparedness for MCEs.
- To identify specific areas of improvement driven by ongoing assessment.
Main Methods:
- Two evaluation cycles using measurable parameters were conducted.
- Hospital performance scores were compared between the two cycles.
Main Results:
- Mean total emergency preparedness scores significantly increased from 77.1 to 88.5.
- Improvements were noted in standard operating procedures, training, and equipment, with training showing significant gains.
- Hospitals without prior MCE experience showed the highest relative score increases.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing use of validated, measurable evaluation tools enhances hospital emergency preparedness.
- Structured assessment motivates performance improvement and leads to more effective emergency response mechanisms.
- Measurable benchmarks facilitate targeted improvements in institutional performance.
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