Analysis of the Hospital Preparedness Index in Responding to Disasters Based on the Hospital Safety Index and Its Influencing Factors at RSUD Haji Makassar

Análisis del índice de preparación hospitalaria para responder a desastres basado en el índice de seguridad hospitalaria y sus factores influyentes en RSUD Haji Makassar

Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to assess the disaster preparedness of RSUD Haji Makassar using the Hospital Safety Index (HSI) framework. Materials and Methods: A mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design was employed. Quantitative data were obtained using the HSI questionnaire, which focused on hospital facilities and infrastructure, while qualitative data were collected through purposive sampling involving in-depth interviews with key informants. Four key informants participated in this study, comprising Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) staff and Non-Medical Facilities Maintenance Installation staff, with the OHS Committee serving as a triangulation.