Author/Authors :
Yarmohammadian, Mohammad Hossein Associate Professor, Health Management & Economics Research Center (HMERC), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Atighechian, Golrokh Health Services Administration, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences , Shams, Lida Health Services Administration, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Haghshenas, Abbas Assistant Professor, Curtin University, Curtin, Australia
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Applying an effective management system in emergency incidents provides maximum efficiency with
using minimum facilities and human resources. Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) is one of the
most reliable emergency incident command systems to make hospitals more efficient and to increase patient safety. This
research was to study requirements, barriers, and strategies of HEICS in hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of
Medical Sciences (IUMS).
METHODS: This was a qualitative research carried out in Isfahan Province, Iran during 2008-09. The study population
included senior hospital managers of IUMS and key informants in emergency incident management across Isfahan
Province. Sampling method was in non-random purposeful form and snowball technique was used. The research instrument
for data collection was semi-structured interview; collected data was analyzed by Colaizzi Technique
Keywords :
Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) , Hospital Management , Disaster Planning , Contingency Planning , IUMS , Iran
