IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Raman Sharma; Ashok Kumar; Vipin Koushal

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Fire incidents in Healthcare organizations:Readiness, Response and Preparedness

Raman Sharma, Ashok Kumar, Vipin Koushal

Abstract :

Health facilities are well prepared to grapple with external disruptions, but internal hazards are more crucial and may necessitate immediate evacuation. The study was aimed to determine causative factors of fire incidents occurred and their impact in premier multispecialty tertiary level hospital of North India. A total of 408 fire incidents occurred in the institute over last one decade with an average of 40 fire incidents per annum. More than two third of fire incidents were due to electrical causes. Horticulture causes were the second major cause (25% incidents), mostly during summer months. To have a better knowhow about occurrence of such fire incidents, assessment of risks factors, regular fire drill exercises and training program will provide knowledge, skills, and practice to protect patients, staff and facility in the face of virtually any emergency