Citation

Burda P, Sein Anand J, Chodorowski Z, Groszek B. Przegl. Lek. 2007; 64(4-5): 212-214.

Vernacular Title

Strategiczne przygotowanie wybranych szpitali do dzialan w warunkach masowych

Affiliation

Szpital Praski p.w. Przemienienia Panskiego, Warszawa. burdpi@burdpi.pol.pl

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Przeglad Lekarski)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17724869

Abstract

The aim of our study was the evaluation of strategic preparedness of twelve hospitals in Krakow, Warsaw and the Triple City to give aid during massive chemical accidents. The study was carried on 146 persons, including 9 managers, 31 ward heads, 75 assistants, and 31 ward nurses. In statistical analysis the generalized linear model extended by random factors, particularly the Poisson's regression has been used. In any of the investigated hospitals, there were no plans regarding of action in case of chemical accidents. The knowledge about sources of possible contamination as well as environment threats were insufficient. The majority of the medical staff did not know their role as well as the role of their hospitals in case of a chemical accident. There is an urgent need for courses about the procedures which should be used during chemical accidents. The lack of hospital preparedness to act during chemical disasters in the big cities suggests that a similar situation is common in other such medical units all over the country. Further investigations, especially in the hospitals which are placed near the potentially dangerous factories, should be carried on in the near future.

Language: pl