@article{ref1,
title="The state of healthcare disaster plans in New Zealand and the Sultanate of Oman: an international comparative analysis",
journal="Advances in emergency medicine",
year="2014",
author="Al-Shaqsi, Sultan and Gauld, Robin and McBride, David and Al-Kashmiri, Ammar and Al-Harthy, Abdullah",
volume="2014",
number="",
pages="1-7",
abstract="Aim. The aim of this study was to carry out an audit of healthcare plans in New Zealand and Oman. <br><br>METHODS. The study utilizes a deductive content analysis method. Written plans from New Zealand District Health Boards (DHBs) and the Omani secondary and tertiary hospitals were analyzed. A checklist was used to score the plans against twelve elements which are command and control, hazard analysis, surge capability, communication, standard operating procedures (SOPs), life-line backups, public and media, training, welfare, coordination, and recovery. <br><br>RESULTS. There were 14 plans from New Zealand and 7 plans from Oman analysed. The overall coverage of New Zealand plans was 67.5% compared to 53.3% in Oman. Plans from both countries scored similarly in &quot;command and control,&quot; &quot;hazard analysis,&quot; &quot;surge,&quot; and &quot;communication&quot; elements. Omani plans scored lower than those of New Zealand in &quot;media and the publicv&quot; &quot;training,&quot; &quot;coordination,&quot; and &quot;recovery.&quot; Both countries scored very low in addressing the welfare of responders. <br><br>CONCLUSION. This study highlighted the value of health emergency plans in New Zealand as reflected by the high score of DHBs' coordination. Therefore, a similar approach in Oman will enhance emergency preparedness. Responders' welfare is an issue that needs to be addressed by emergency preparedness plans in both countries.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2356-6671",
doi="10.1155/2014/758728",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/758728"
}