Abstract

A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EMERGENCY PREPARDNESSS IN MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO FIRE HAZARDS AND ITS PREPAREDNESS

Dr. N. Junior Sundresh, Thara Devi S. and Abhijith Nair

Abstract

The public expects safety at hospitals. Hospitals are prepared for both challenges and disasters resulting in a surge in patient volume. Internal hazards such as fire, hazardous material releases, utility failure, flooding, and structural damage may necessitate the relocation of patients within the hospital or evacuation of the hospital. The short and long term consequences of inadequate hospital emergency preparedness include loss of life, additional injury, financial implications and challenges in providing continued health services. Significant impact is experienced when the incident results in complex renovation or construction. Both the Fire Department and the hospital are tasked with a priority objective of Accounting for all persons. The accountability process includes the patient population, employees, students, interns and visitors within the hospital.

Keywords: Fire, Emergency preparedness.