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DISASTER MANAGEMENT FOR HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
Global Institute of Health Science is a pioneer in health science education especially in distance & online education. Global Institute of Health Science is an ISO 21001:2018 Certified health science Institute & globally acclaimed, also certified with copyright approval from IPR Government of INDIA. GIHS have international certification from UASL UK for Quality Control Management System.
WHY CHOOSE US
Disaster and emergency can knock on a door anytime without any prior notice, it can be both natural and manmade; hence it is always necessary to be ready with an appropriate management plan to handle the hazard and crises caused. Disaster management can be defined as the management and organization of responsibilities and available resources for coping with various altruistic aspects of emergencies. National Disaster Management Authority, abbreviated as NDMA, is a regulatory Body of the Government of India, with a mandate to lay down policies for disaster management Moreover, The National Disaster Management Act (NDMA, India), 2005 is mandatory for all hospitals in India to have a disaster management contingency plan. This program explores the theoretical and practical aspects of disaster and emergency management, and the course covers the management for risk reduction, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and reconstruction by providing the opportunity to plan and prepare.
SYLLABUS
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Disaster management in hospitals involves systematic planning, preparation, response, and recovery strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters or emergencies on healthcare facilities. It aims to ensure the continuity of healthcare services and the safety of patients, staff, and the community.
Internal disasters in hospitals may include events such as fires, structural failures, or equipment malfunctions. External disasters encompass events like natural disasters, mass casualty incidents, infectious disease outbreaks, or acts of terrorism.
Hospital disaster management is a collaborative effort involving various teams. The responsibility typically falls on a multidisciplinary team, including hospital administrators, emergency response teams, medical staff, and local emergency management authorities.
Disaster management in hospitals offers benefits such as improved preparedness, reduced casualties, efficient allocation of resources, minimizing damage to infrastructure, effective communication, and the ability to resume critical healthcare services swiftly.
The three phases of disaster management in a hospital are preparedness (planning, training, and equipping the hospital for potential disasters); response (immediate actions taken during and after a disaster to save lives and reduce damage); and recovery (long-term efforts to restore normal hospital operations, support affected individuals, and implement lessons learned for future preparedness).
