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Outbreaks can be disasters: a guide to developing your plan

D G Moralejo1, M L Russell, B L Porat

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. dmoralej@acs.ucalgary.ca

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1997
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Hospitals need robust internal disaster plans, not just external ones. This study offers practical prevention, detection, crisis management, and follow-up tips for rural hospitals to improve disaster preparedness.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Hospitals typically plan for external threats, neglecting internal disasters.
  • Internal crises can significantly disrupt healthcare operations.
  • Rural hospitals face unique challenges in disaster management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of internal disaster planning in hospitals.
  • To provide practical strategies for managing internal crises.
  • To enhance the comprehensiveness of hospital disaster plans.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of an internal hospital disaster.
  • Application of established disaster planning principles.
  • Development of practical recommendations for prevention, detection, crisis management, and follow-up.

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Main Results:

  • Internal disasters pose significant risks to hospital functionality.
  • Proactive planning is crucial for effective crisis response.
  • A multi-faceted approach including prevention, detection, management, and follow-up is essential.

Conclusions:

  • Rural hospitals must prioritize internal disaster preparedness.
  • Implementing practical, experience-based tips can strengthen disaster plans.
  • Comprehensive disaster planning improves hospital resilience and patient safety.