Assessment of disaster planning in humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM), Khuzestan: 2012
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Background and Objective: Disasters are scarce events; nevertheless, to prepare organizations for events and return to normal condition the accurate planning and education is essential. This study aimed to assess disaster planning in humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) in Khuzestan Province in 2012. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-cross sectional study, statistical population involved the top managers of the crisis management unit, emergency medicine services (EMS) and relief and rescuing center of the West Country in the Khuzestan Province. Because of the limited number of the statistical population, a census method was used. The data were collected using a checklist developed by reviewing literature and through observation and interview. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage and mean percentage and using by SPSS v.18. Results: The results indicated that generally the status of planning of humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) in the response phase was good. Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) and center of relief and rescuing were ranked respectively in the moderate and good situations. The dimensions of human resource and the control were respectively in the best and the worst condition. Conclusions: According to findings, disaster planning in humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) in the response phase requires more attention in aspect of control. Generally, at the occurrence of disasters stage, particularly in supervision and control, paying attention to HSCM is necessary. So, we stress on the necessary reform of the program to ensure the proper supply of resources and cover the needs.
Authors and Affiliations
Effat Jahanbani| PhD, Department of Health Services Management, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Sedighe Ghobadian| MSc in Health Care Management, school of health, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Ehsan Moradi-Joo| Student of Health Care Administration, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Corresponding Email: ehsanmoradijoo@yahoo.com, Sajjad Rostami| Department of Health Services Management, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, Maryam Drikvand| Department of Health Services Management, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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