Abstract

The aim was to define if a consensus could be reached on the criteria for a hospital disaster plan based on the WHO model mainly. The Delphi technique in two rounds was used to consult the hospital manager’s opinion by using statements that correspond to the criteria’s to be present in the plan.

Out of the 41 hospitals chosen, 14 hospitals participated in the 2 rounds. Full consensus was reached and the aim was achieved.

The consensus statements were regrouped in four categories.

77% of the statements were positive statements; no negative statements were noted. No differences were noted in term of profile of hospitals and participants.

The variance of positive consensus, especially for the strongly agree level was analysed by dividing statements to two groups.

The statements higher than 70% were related to the organization, food, internal communication, logistic system, restructuring units, management of dead bodies, human resources, documentation and evacuation.

The statements lower than 70% were related to the need to review and exercise the plan, communication tools, logistics, staff and health security, funds, public information, activation and reporting system and the transfer between hospitals.

The result can serve as a baseline for future development in disaster preparedness.

Keywords: Criteria; Statements; Strongly Agree; Consensus

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