Natural and human-initiated disasters are occurring with greater devastating consequences and increased frequency. During these events, hospitals have the burden to care for acutely ill and injured patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of disaster preparedness of Italian hospitals.

Hospital disaster preparedness in Italy: a preliminary study utilizing the World Health Organization hospital emergency response evaluation toolkit

INGRASSIA, Pier Luigi;DELLA CORTE, Francesco;
2016-01-01

Abstract

Natural and human-initiated disasters are occurring with greater devastating consequences and increased frequency. During these events, hospitals have the burden to care for acutely ill and injured patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of disaster preparedness of Italian hospitals.
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