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Abbasabadi-Arab M, Mosadeghrad A M, Meshkini A, Goudarzi L. Evaluation of Disaster Risk Management Standards in Tehran Province Hospitals. Disaster Prev. Manag. Know. 2025; 15 (3)
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1- Prehospital Emergency Research Center, National Emergency Medical Organization, Tehran. Iran
2- Management and Economics School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Iran
3- Department of Supervision and Accreditation of the Deputy of Treatment, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
2- Management and Economics School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Iran
3- Department of Supervision and Accreditation of the Deputy of Treatment, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
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Introduction: Tehran province is exposed to all kinds of natural and man-made hazards due to its geographical and political location, population coverage and the presence of vital centers and organisations in the country. The preparation and effective response of hospitals in disasters play an important role in maintaining and improving the health of society. This research was conducted to investigate the level of preparedness of hospitals in Tehran province in disasters, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of hospitals and provide practical solutions.
Methods: An analytical-descriptive study was conducted in 2022 for hospitals in Tehran province. The evaluation tool of the disaster risk management hospital accreditation standards was used. Hospitals were evaluated by the national accreditation surveys of the Ministry of Health using the checklist related to this axis in the fifth round of accreditation in 2021-2022 and registered in the country's accreditation system. SPSS version 21 software and analytical tests were used for data analysis.
Results: 165 hospitals in Tehran province were evaluated. The average score of hospitals in Tehran province in the axis of disaster risk management was 69.35%. The highest score was in the first standard (assessment of hospital safety index) with an average of 77.08, and the lowest score was related to the fifth Performance analysis after disasters. With an average of 58.50. There was a significant relationship between ownership of hospitals and their level of disaster preparation. Military, social security, and new university hospitals had a higher average score. Private hospitals scored lower than other hospitals in standards (preparedness, response and recovery).
Discussion and Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the level of preparedness of hospitals in Tehran province in terms of disaster and accident risk management is moderate. To improve the preparedness of Tehran hospitals in emergencies and accidents, we need a multifaceted approach at management levels. Hospital managers should include strengthening the structural and non-structural safety of hospitals, scientifically formulating preparedness, response, and recovery programs, increasing the knowledge and skills of managers and employees in implementing response programs and national guidelines in their strategic plans. Policymakers and health system managers should also include reviewing policies, laws, and guidelines in locating and building hospitals, fairness in distributing hospital beds, strengthening hospital infrastructure and equipment, participation and utilization of private hospital capacity in times of crisis, strengthening communication and information systems, and programs to improve the knowledge and skills of managers and employees.
Methods: An analytical-descriptive study was conducted in 2022 for hospitals in Tehran province. The evaluation tool of the disaster risk management hospital accreditation standards was used. Hospitals were evaluated by the national accreditation surveys of the Ministry of Health using the checklist related to this axis in the fifth round of accreditation in 2021-2022 and registered in the country's accreditation system. SPSS version 21 software and analytical tests were used for data analysis.
Results: 165 hospitals in Tehran province were evaluated. The average score of hospitals in Tehran province in the axis of disaster risk management was 69.35%. The highest score was in the first standard (assessment of hospital safety index) with an average of 77.08, and the lowest score was related to the fifth Performance analysis after disasters. With an average of 58.50. There was a significant relationship between ownership of hospitals and their level of disaster preparation. Military, social security, and new university hospitals had a higher average score. Private hospitals scored lower than other hospitals in standards (preparedness, response and recovery).
Discussion and Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the level of preparedness of hospitals in Tehran province in terms of disaster and accident risk management is moderate. To improve the preparedness of Tehran hospitals in emergencies and accidents, we need a multifaceted approach at management levels. Hospital managers should include strengthening the structural and non-structural safety of hospitals, scientifically formulating preparedness, response, and recovery programs, increasing the knowledge and skills of managers and employees in implementing response programs and national guidelines in their strategic plans. Policymakers and health system managers should also include reviewing policies, laws, and guidelines in locating and building hospitals, fairness in distributing hospital beds, strengthening hospital infrastructure and equipment, participation and utilization of private hospital capacity in times of crisis, strengthening communication and information systems, and programs to improve the knowledge and skills of managers and employees.
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Received: 2025/01/17 | Accepted: 2025/08/3 | ePublished: 2025/12/21
Received: 2025/01/17 | Accepted: 2025/08/3 | ePublished: 2025/12/21
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