Bridging the Gap in Hospital Preparedness

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a baseline measurement tool by assessing individual attitudes regarding hospital preparedness, departmental preparedness, and preparedness through education and training. This paper reviews personnel attitudes towards preparedness at Johns Hopkins Hospital, types of training used in disaster preparedness and their effectiveness, the use of individual and family preparedness plans, and provides recommendations for further evaluation and measurement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA477377

Entities

People

  • James P. Adwell

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disaster Management
  • Disasters
  • Education
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Public Health
  • Risk Analysis
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.