A Qualitative Study on the Use of the Hospital Safety Index and the Formulation of Recommendations for Future Adaptations.

ABSTRACT: The Hospital Safety Index is a tool developed by the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization in 2008 and updated in 2015. Although it is the most widely used instrument of its kind to assess the level of hospital preparedness, scientific literature on its application in real life is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the use of the Hospital Safety Index to assess disaster preparedness in healthcare facilities. A retrospective, qualitative study employing semi-structured online interviews was conducted to gather the opinions and perspectives of professionals who have experience in applying the Hospital Safety Index. Authors of scientific publications using the Hospital Safety Index were recruited. A semi-structured interview guide was developed. It addressed

SUBMITTER: Lamine H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10049632 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature