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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Evaluating the efficiency of emergency operation centers during pandemics: a cross-sectional study with operational managers in Iran.

Majid Sartipi, Asiye Aminafshar, Abdolrazzagh Pakzad, Mohammadreza Shafiei, Hojjat Farahmandnia, Asghar Tavan

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Majid SartipiInfectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
Asiye AminafsharStudent Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Abdolrazzagh PakzadHealth, Safety, and Environmental Management (HSE), Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
Mohammadreza ShafieiDepartment of Nursing, School of Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran.
Hojjat FarahmandniaHealth in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Asghar TavanHealth in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.

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Abstract

Background: An effective crisis management system like the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) influences the number of damages and human casualties during disasters and pandemics. This study examined the preparedness and management functions of the Zahedan University of Medical Sciences incident command system (ICS) in response to incidents and disasters, focusing on its implementation during the pandemic. Materials and methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design. All members of the university's ICS at various levels were included in the study. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire. The PCA (Principal component analysis) method was employed in SPSS 27 statistical software for data analysis. Results: Among the extracted components, the highest mean was associated with the Conclusion: Past experiences significantly impact people's ability to prepare and make quick decisions in times of crisis. It is essential to provide effective solutions to future managers and implement corrective measures within the crisis management system. Additionally, training and empowerment programs should be planned for all healthcare workers, and greater attention should be paid to investing in young forces.

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Disaster PlanningEfficiency, OrganizationalPandemicsAdultCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIranMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesefficiencyEOCincident command systempandemicPCA

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