Development of National Standardized All-Hazard Disaster Core Competencies for Acute Care Physicians, Nurses, and EMS Professionals

Schultz, Carl H.; Koenig, Kristi L.; Whiteside, Mary F.; Murray, R. G.

doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.09.003

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“…insufficient number of EMTs in the governorates, low availability of training programs and problems in organizing training sessions) are the most important barrier to access to disaster training, followed by lack of resources, time constraints and inadequate funding to attend courses, and high turnover among EMTs (Table 5). This is consistent with previous published literature (Schultz et al, 2012).…”

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Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Eldeh

Debacker³

2018

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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Introduction: Egypt has been and continues to be at risk of a multitude of natural and man-made disasters and mass casualty incidents (MCIs). In spite of the essential and integral role of the emergency medical services in MCIs management, there is abundant literature indicating that healthcare providers lack adequate education and training in responding to MCIs. Aim of work: The objectives of the study were to assess the current level of education, training, experience, preparedness and satisfaction with knowledge and training of the Egyptian emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in responding to MCIs. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional and questionnairebased survey that recruited 177 EMTs working within the Egyptian Ambulance Authority. Planning, education and training scores were calculated in order to determine a possible correlation with self-confidence and preparedness in responding to MCIs. Results:The results of the study demonstrated that about one-third of the surveyed EMTs found that they had a high MCIs planning level and about two-thirds had a high MCIs training level. However, about 70% of EMTs had no training regarding terrorism response and about half of them had never participated in MCIs exercises. Both the MCIs training level and the participation in MCIs exercises were correlated with the perception of the EMTs' confidence and preparedness for their role during MCIs response. The surveyed EMTs ranked the administrative obstacles as the most frequent

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Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Eldeh

Debacker³

2018

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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“…Those who are proficient at performing basic first aid and understand what is expected of them generally react in a nearly automatic manner, based on the knowledge and skills they have acquired through training and experience. 10 In this way, fear is quickly replaced with strength and the capacity to respond.…”

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“…8 Adopt A Flexible, 'All Hazards' Approach Preparing health care workers to manage a wide range of incidents is a complex task. 10,20 To simplify the process, Israel has adopted an "all hazards" approach that emphasizes core elements commonly encountered in any mass-casualty incident. 11,12 Preparedness for terrorist bombings is part of the core response plan and forms the foundation for readiness and special procedures for other threats, such as toxicological, chemical, biological, and radiological attacks.…”

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On Constant Alert: Lessons To Be Learned From Israel’s Emergency Response To Mass-Casualty Terrorism Incidents

Adini

Peleg

2013

Health Affairs

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In its short modern history, Israel has had to contend with numerous mass-casualty incidents caused by terrorism. As a result, it has developed practical national preparedness policies for responding to such events. Israel's Supreme Health Authority, a committee of the Ministry of Health, coordinates emergency management nationwide. All emergency personnel, health care providers, and medical facilities operate under national policies designed to ensure a swift and coordinated response to any incident, based on an "all hazards" approach that emphasizes core elements commonly encountered in mass-casualty incidents. Israel's emergency management system includes contingency planning, command and control, centrally coordinated response, cooperation, and capacity building. Although every nation is unique, many of the lessons that Israel has learned may be broadly applicable to preparation for mass-casualty incidents in the United States and other countries.

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“…[7][8][9] The Hyogo Framework, a worldwide strategy in disaster risk reduction, emphasizes the transfer of knowledge and expertise to strengthen disaster preparedness for an effective response to disasters at all levels. 11,12 As such, there have been both international and national attempts to develop educational curricula and materials for these professionals, with respect to disaster management. 11,12 As such, there have been both international and national attempts to develop educational curricula and materials for these professionals, with respect to disaster management.…”

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Education and Training Initiatives for Crisis Management in the European Union: A Web-based Analysis of Available Programs

Ingrassia

Foletti

Djalali

et al. 2014

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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Although ETIs currently exist, they are not broadly available in all 27 EU countries. Also, the curricula do not cover all key elements of disaster management in a standardized and competency-based structure. This study has identified the need to develop a standardized competency-based educational and training program for all European countries that will ensure the practice and policies that meet both the standards of care and the broader expectations for professionalization of the disaster and crisis workforce.

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Development of National Standardized All-Hazard Disaster Core Competencies for Acute Care Physicians, Nurses, and EMS Professionals

Cited by 131 publications

References 3 publications

Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

On Constant Alert: Lessons To Be Learned From Israel’s Emergency Response To Mass-Casualty Terrorism Incidents

Education and Training Initiatives for Crisis Management in the European Union: A Web-based Analysis of Available Programs

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