PAHO/WHO Regional Emergency Response Team

Field Manual

This manual, packaged in a folder, describes deployment of the Disaster Response Team, its objectives, and responsibilities at different stages of an emergency. It explains the process of mobilizing resources and provides practical information for work in the field.

Virtual Journey through a Safe Hospital

Multimedia Training Program on Hospitals Safe from Disasters

Take a virtual tour of a hospital that is safe from disasters, using this new, easy-to-use DVD that combines video and 3-D animation to explore the elements that put health facilities at risk. The virtual learning environment also includes a library of publications and several PowerPoint presentations.

Hospital Safety Index - Evaluation Forms

The Evaluation Forms for Safe Hospitals are divided in two parts: Form 1 collects general information about the health facility, and should be completed prior to the evaluation of the health facility. Form 2 (Safe Hospital Checklist)is used to assess the level of safety of 145 areas of the health facility.

Hospital Safety Index - Guide for Evaluators

The Guide for Evaluators is the principal training tool of the Hospital Safety Index. It provides guidance and standardized criteria for evaluating the components of a health facility individually and as part of the health services network. The Guide explains the methodology and rationale for the Hospital Safety Index as well as how to calculate and interpret the health facility’s safety score.

Is your Hospital Safe? Questions and Answers for Health Personnel

Series manuals and guidelines on disasters

This publication helps health personnel from medium- or lox-complexity facilities to identify possible vulnerabilities in their building. An intervention strategy is then recommended, where actions are prioritized according to their importance, time and available resources. (In Spanish only)