Publication Findings
An optimization approach for ambulance location and the districting of the response segments on highways

Mean user response timeImbalance of ambulance workloadsFraction of calls not serviced within a time limit

Application of Traffic Simulation Modeling for Improved Emergency Preparedness Planning.

Travel timeDelaySpeedDensity

Applying Analytical Hierarchy Process to Supplier Selection and Evaluation in the Hospitality Industry: A Multiobjective Approach

Identification of first and second level assessment factorse.g. competitive ability, information technology, logistics and quality assurance, and crisis management

Assessing and improving cross-border chemical incident preparedness and response across Europe.

A description of:Good practices in exposure assessmentSelf-assessment

Assessment of the reliability of the Johns Hopkins/Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality hospital disaster drill evaluation tool.

Two hundred items from the tool were dichotomously coded as indicating better versus poorer

Atmospheric dispersion and impact modeling systems: How are they perceived as support tools for nuclear crises management?

cooperation between scientific advisors and decision makers

Barriers to implementing infection prevention and control guidelines during crises: Experiences of health care professionals.

Barriers that hamper adherence to outbreak control guidelines were identified by 3 categories of professionals.4 were generic to the groups:There are no concrete targets for performance to measure the effectiveness of the measuresControl measures are worded with insufficient urgency or definitionCrucial instructions within control measures (concerning isolation, diagnostics, and treatment) are n.a. or easily identifiable for each professionMeasures regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are inadequate and not timely

Building Capacity for Community Disaster Preparedness: A Call for Collaboration Between Public Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs. (Cover story)

4 identified themes: Community Outreach – Yes, we do that!Barriers to Direct Community EngagementBest PracticesHigh Motivation for Community-Centered Outreach

Burn Disaster Response Planning in New York City: Updated Recommendations for Best Practices.

Hierarchical BDRH matrix with modified guidelines

Challenges in coordination: differences in perception of civil and military organizations by comparing international scientific literature and field experiences.

CommunicationInformation managementOrganizational structureOrganizational cultureOrganizational identity

 

 

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