A comparison of command center activations versus disaster drills at three institutions from 2013 to 2015

Ebbeling, Laura; Goralnick, Eric; Bivens, Matthew J.; Femino, Meg; Berube, Claire G; Sears, Bryan; Sánchez, León D.

doi:10.5055/ajdm.2016.0222

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“…The success of emergency drills depends largely on the design of the emergency drill plan, which serves as a blueprint for conducting the drills. Therefore, meticulous planning is essential, as it directly affects the drill’s impact and management ( 35 , 36 ). A well-designed emergency drill plan can enhance the leadership’s ability to prioritize and coordinate the response efforts, and improve the flow and sequence of the processes for successful deployment.…”

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Evaluation of emergency drills effectiveness by center of disease prevention and control staff in Heilongjiang Province, China: an empirical study using the logistic-ISM model

Zhuge,

Ruzieva,

Chang

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionEmergency drills are critical practices that can improve the preparedness for crisis situations. This study aims to comprehend the evaluation of emergency drill effectiveness by the staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Heilongjiang Province, China. It identifies potential factors that could influence the personnel’s appraisal of outcomes throughout the emergency drill procedure.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among public health professionals from various CDCs in Heilongjiang, a northeastern Chinese province. The binary logistic regression analysis identified the factors associated with the CDC staff’s assessment of emergency drill efficacy, while the Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) elucidated the hierarchical structure among the influencing factors.Results53.3% (95% CI = 50.6–55.4) of participants perceived the emergency drills’ effectiveness as low. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the following adverse factors associated with the emergency drills increased the risk of a lower evaluation: lack of equipment and poor facilities (OR = 2.324, 95% CI = 1.884–2.867), poor training quality (OR = 1.765, 95% CI = 1.445–2.115), low leadership focus (OR = 1.585, 95% CI = 1.275–1.971), insufficient training frequency (OR = 1.539, 95% CI = 1.258–1.882), low skill in designing emergency drill plans (OR = 1.494, 95% CI = 1.180–1.890), lack of funding (OR = 1.407, 95% CI = 1.111–1.781), and poor coordination between departments (OR = 1.335, 95% CI = 1.085–1.641). The ISM revealed the hierarchical relationship of the influential factors, which were classified into three levels: Surface, Middle and Bottom. The Surface Level factors were training frequency, training quality, leaders’ focus, and inter-departmental coordination. The Middle Level factors were equipment availability and skill in designing emergency drill plans. The Bottom Level factor was funding guarantee.DiscussionThis survey revealed that over half of the CDC staff rated the effectiveness of public health emergency drills as low. The Logistic-ISM Model results indicated that the evaluation of drill effectiveness was negatively influenced by insufficient facility and equipment support, financial constraints, lack of departmental coordination, and inadequate leadership attention. Among these factors, funding guarantee was the most fundamental one. Therefore, this calls for strategic decisions to increase funding for equipment, leadership training support, and effective emergency coordination.

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Evaluation of emergency drills effectiveness by center of disease prevention and control staff in Heilongjiang Province, China: an empirical study using the logistic-ISM model

Zhuge,

Ruzieva,

Chang

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…It serves as the basis for conducting the drill as different disaster scenarios can be plotted through it, and it may directly in uence the effect of emergency drills and the improvement of their management. [42,43] Preparing hypothetical scenarios requires a comprehensive plan, and this is often the key to the success or failure of emergency drills.…”

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Factors influencing the effectiveness of public health emergency preparedness: a cross-sectional study from China

Zhuge,

Liu,

Chang

et al. 2023

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To identify the factors that impair the effectiveness of public health emergency drills in China by assessing staff perspectives for improvements, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in Heilongjiang, a province in northeastern China by stratified cluster sampling. The staff perceived the inadequacy of equipment and facilities for scenario training (practice drills) to be the most important factors that impair response capacity. Conversely, integrated knowledge and skill-oriented emergency skills were enhanced during scenario training, as well as if such training were repeated periodically. We found that funding constraints, lack of departmental coordination, and insufficient leadership attention adversely affect the response capacity and effectiveness. A greater focus on emergency training and participation in simulated drills improves the preparedness of public health personnel to face crises. We consider the equipping of CDC staff with practical skills to face complex emergencies a priority, which will require a strategic decision to increase funding for equipment, leadership training support, and effective emergency coordination.

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“…Throughout all aspects of emergency preparedness and response, technology has revolutionized the ability to effectively respond to all hazards. 14 From digital command centers and bedtracking systems, to routine public safety operations, 15,16 mHealth tools and beyond, effectively aligning resource provision with community health needs, remains a key component of disaster-relevant technology. This application of technology to disasters presents an opportunity to address food insecurity through greater situational awareness.…”

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Digital Strategies to Improve Food Assistance in Disasters: A Scoping Review

Martin

Sundermeir

Barnett

et al. 2021

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objective: Modern digital strategies, including Internet of Things, machine learning, and mobile applications, have revolutionized situational awareness during disaster management. Despite their importance, no review of digital strategies to support emergency food security efforts has been conducted. This scoping review fills that gap. Methods: Keywords were defined within the concepts of food assistance, digital technology, and disasters. After the database searches, PRISMA guidelines were followed to perform a partnered, 2-round scoping literature review. Results: The search identified 3201 articles, and 26 articles met criteria and were included in the analysis. The data types used to describe the tools were text/opinion (42.3%), qualitative (23.1%), system architecture (19.2%), quantitative and qualitative (11.5 %), and quantitative (3.8%). The tools’ main functions were Resource Allocation (41.7%), Data Collection and Management (33%), Interagency Communications (15.4 %), Beneficiary Communications (11.5%), and Fundraising (7.7%). The platforms used to achieve these goals were Mobile Application (36%), Internet of Things (20%), Website (20%), and Mobile Survey (8%); 92% covered the disaster response phase. Conclusions: Digital tools for planning, situational awareness, client choice, and recovery are needed to support emergency food assistance, but there is a lack of these tools and research on their effectiveness across all disaster phases.

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A comparison of command center activations versus disaster drills at three institutions from 2013 to 2015

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Evaluation of emergency drills effectiveness by center of disease prevention and control staff in Heilongjiang Province, China: an empirical study using the logistic-ISM model

Evaluation of emergency drills effectiveness by center of disease prevention and control staff in Heilongjiang Province, China: an empirical study using the logistic-ISM model

Factors influencing the effectiveness of public health emergency preparedness: a cross-sectional study from China

Digital Strategies to Improve Food Assistance in Disasters: A Scoping Review

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