Preparedness of Saveh Hospitals to Respond to Radiation Accidents
Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat (Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention),
Vol. 12 No. 1 (1403),
22 September 2024
,
Page 13 - 1
https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v1403i12.45249
Abstract
Background and Aim: Iran has been using nuclear technology in several fields including industry, basic sciences, and medicine. However, in case of radiation injuries, hospitals must be prepared to be the first response centers for such accidents. Therefore, a study was conducted to investigate the readiness level of Saveh hospitals in responding to radiation accidents.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Saveh hospitals in 1401. The data were collected using standard tools and the level of readiness of Saveh hospitals in terms of physical space, equipment, staff training and internal and external coordination were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS version 16 software.
Results: The level of preparedness of the researched hospitals in terms of physical space, intra-hospital coordination, and interaction with other organizations was acceptable, and in terms of required equipment, it was evaluated at an average level. Also, the level of preparedness of the studied hospitals in terms of personnel preparation and training was assessed as poor. The average level of overall readiness of the studied hospitals is acceptable.
Conclusion: The level of general preparedness of Saveh hospitals in responding to radiation accidents is acceptable. Training of specialized human resources, appropriate equipment and cooperation of different departments of the hospital and different organizations should be implemented in crisis management organizations. It seems necessary to plan and conduct exercises and interact with related organizations to increase the level of preparedness during possible nuclear crises.
Please cite this article as:
Falahati A, Jahangiri K, Hatami H. Preparedness of Saveh Hospitals to Respond to Radiation Accidents. Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat .2024;12(1):1-13. https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v11i3.45249
- Preparedness; Response; Radiation Accidents;saveh
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