Using a Logic Model to Enable and Evaluate Long-Term Outcomes of a Mass Casualty Training Program: A Single Center...

Area of Science:

• Disaster medicine
• Healthcare education
• Public health preparedness

Background:

• Global health disasters are increasing, requiring robust preparedness.
• Effective training programs are crucial for sustained healthcare worker readiness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an evidence-based Emergency Preparedness Training Program.
• To enhance long-term knowledge retention and learner engagement in disaster response.

Main Methods:

• A prospective observational study of a simulation-based mass casualty event training.
• 25 frontline healthcare workers participated in an 8-hour immersive workshop.
• Data collected via assessments and surveys at baseline, immediately post-workshop, and 3-month retention.

Main Results:

• Significant improvement in knowledge scores from pre-workshop (53.2%) to retention (67.6%).
• Increased comfort scores in mass casualty incident competencies post-training and at retention.
• At 3 months, 50% updated hospital emergency plans, and 50% pursued further disaster medicine learning.

Conclusions:

• An outcomes-based logic model facilitated the design, implementation, and evaluation of the training.
• The competency-based Emergency Preparedness Training program proved effective for sustained learning.
• The program supports enhanced disaster preparedness in healthcare settings.