Hospital Practices and Research

Preparedness of a Military Hospital against Chemical Incidents: Based on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Scenario

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Authors

Mohsen Abbasi Farajzadeh 1
Mohammad Bilal 2
Ehsan Teymourzadeh 1
Ali Nasiri 1
Ismail Heidarnalu 3
Seyed Samane Mir Esmaili 4
Alireza Basiri 1
Yasin TorabiFard 5

1 Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Student Research Committee, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Nursing Care Research Center, Clinical Science Institute and Nursing Faculty of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 Health in Disasters and Calamities, School of Management and Information, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

5 Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Faculty of Health Management & Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

10.30491/hpr.2025.550085.1519
Abstract
Background: Evaluating preparedness in the health sector, particularly within hospitals, is crucial for mitigating the impact of uncontrollable disasters like chemical incidents.
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the readiness of a military hospital in Tehran to respond effectively to such emergencies.
Methods: In this study, data were collected using a standardized and validated questionnaire, specifically the Hospital Preparedness Tool for Chemical Crises, developed to assess the readiness of the selected military hospital in Tehran.
Results: According to the study's results, the overall level of preparedness at the hospital was assessed as "very good," with a total score of 119. Among the six areas examined in the selected hospital, the highest score was for the planning and guidelines area, with points (73.94%), and in the "very good" category. In contrast, the lowest score was for the risk assessment and early warning area with 7 points (70%), and in the "good" category.
Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the performance of the selected hospital in various dimensions of preparedness and response is assessed at a very favorable level. Also, the hospital has significant capabilities in improving preparedness for various events, including chemical incidents.

Keywords

Preparedness
Military Hospital
Disasters
Chemical Weapons
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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