031. The Use of Simulation Software in Developing and Implementing Readiness of Hospitals to Disasterous Situations
Year: 1995
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Theoretically, simulation of disastrous situations has many advantages in preparation of hospital staff to cope with the real scenario.The main problem is to create the database and customizing the software to be friendly, yet realistic.We describe our experience with developing and implementing the use of simulation software in order to provide perfect drilling technique to be used by Israeli hospitals.The application was developed on SIMAN software.Knowledge and database included the basic disastrous situations, detailed descriptions of casualties, and actual hospital capabilities (staff and infrastructure).A consensus committee decided on crucial model issues and, furthermore, set the thresholds for quality performance indicators.In phase II, we developed the interfaces to the hospital computer and information systems and updated the various output documentation for each step exercised.Animation proved useful to describe bottle necks in the emergency room, diagnostic departments, and operating rooms.Using this technique in several hospitals of several sizes led to improving the valuable tool further.We currently feel that only lack of resources prohibits us from expanding software to other scenarios of use.
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2922018341