Emergency preparedness: From contingency plans to crisis management Organisation and structure of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) special firemen units in Italy

2010 ◽  
pp. 21-26
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Contingency Plans ◽  
Management Organisation

Crisis leadership competencies: the facility management sector in Thailand

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 881-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boonkiat Wisittigars ◽  
Sununta Siengthai
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Leadership Competencies ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Crisis Leadership ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to identify crisis leadership competencies in the facility management (FM) sector in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach The Delphi technique was used in three rounds of opinion evaluation from 24 Thai FM experts, based on which a large-scale questionnaire survey instrument was developed and administered. Of the 350 questionnaires distributed, 290 usable questionnaires were obtained (82.85 per cent response rate). Factor analysis was used to reveal important leadership competencies for managing facilities in crisis situations. Findings The Delphi technique identified 32 potential FM crisis leadership competencies. Of these, principal component analysis revealed 29 significant competencies. These competencies were grouped, using factor loadings, into five different competencies: emergency preparedness; crisis communication; emotional intelligence; leadership skills; and problem-solving. Emergency preparedness was found to be the most important leadership competency in FM crisis management. Research limitations/implications This study is limited to the experiences of FM experts in Thailand. Its empirical results can help human resource managers to develop appropriate training programs and policies for FM practitioners, as well as to help junior FM practitioners develop competencies essential for leaders in the FM sector. Originality/value This is a novel empirical study of leadership competencies in a growing business sector in Thailand (FM) and possibly other countries in the Asian region. Leaders in FM can benefit from recognizing the leadership competencies that are critical during crisis management.

scholarly journals Batten Down the Hatches—Assessing the Status of Emergency Preparedness Planning in the German Water Supply Sector with Statistical and Expert-Based Weighting

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Bross ◽  
Ina Wienand ◽  
Steffen Krause
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Preparedness Planning ◽  
The Status ◽  
Weighting Methods

Emergency preparedness planning in the water supply sector includes preventive measures to minimize risks as well as aspects of crisis management. Various scenarios such as floods, power failures or even a pandemic should be considered. This article presents a newly developed composite indicator system to assess the status of emergency preparedness planning in the German water supply. Two weighting methods of the indicators are compared: the indicator system was applied to a case study and a Germany-representative data set. The results show that there is a need for action in emergency preparedness planning in the German water supply. This is in particular due to a lack of risk analyses and insufficient crisis management. Numerous water supply companies and municipalities are already well-prepared, however, there is a need for action at several levels, especially in the area of risk analysis and evaluation of measures. In Germany, responsibility for this lies primarily with the municipalities.

scholarly journals Crisis Management

Hadmérnök ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 352-370
Author(s):  
Zsolt Zólyomi
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Business Continuity ◽  
Emergency Plan ◽  
Business Continuity Management ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Crisis Management Plan

The security professionals are always talking about Emergency Plan, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Crisis Management Plan, Business Continuity Management, Business Continuity Plan. etc. That is a question whichcomes to my mind do we know exactly what these phrases meanings are? My experiences show, usually we have different interpretations on the above mentioned expressions. Briefly we need to have an Emergency Plan to provide our Emergency Preparedness and to be able to take our Emergency Responses in case of a real Emergency situation. If we were able to eliminate the Emergency situation the problemhas been solved. If we had no success the Emergency can be develop a crisis situation which we need to manage by the Crisis Management Plan. As we are over the crisis we need to adopt our Business Continuity Plan to be able to manage our continuous operationor production. The aim of this study to providea useful tool or set up for security leaders on Crisis Management which is a clear security task and not as like Emergency Preparedness which is related to safety organization as Business Continuity is connected to each business functions.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Welfare of Animals in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Baptista ◽  
Dominique Blache ◽  
Keren Cox-Witton ◽  
Nicola Craddock ◽  
Toni Dalziel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Human Movement ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Contingency Plans ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Response Group ◽  
Animal Care

We report on the various responses in Australia during 2020 to minimize negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the welfare of animals. Most organizations and individuals with animals under their care had emergency preparedness plans in place for various scenarios; however, the restrictions on human movement to contain the spread of COVID-19, coupled with the economic impact and the health effects of COVID-19 on the skilled workforce, constituted a new threat to animal welfare for which there was no blueprint. The spontaneous formation of a national, multisectoral response group on animal welfare, consisting of more than 34 organizations with animals under their care, facilitated information flow during the crisis, which helped to mitigate some of the shocks to different organizations and to ensure continuity of care for animals during the pandemic. We conclude that animal welfare is a shared responsibility, and accordingly, a multisectoral approach to animal welfare during a crisis is required. Our experience demonstrates that to safeguard animal welfare during crises, nations should consider the following: a national risk assessment, clear communication channels, contingency plans for animal welfare, a crisis response group, and support systems for animal care providers. Our findings and recommendations from the Australian context may inform other countries to ensure that animal welfare is not compromised during the course of unpredictable events.

scholarly journals Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Foreign Currency ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Securities Markets ◽  
Liquidity Provision ◽  
Contingency Plans ◽  
Exchange Markets ◽  
Financial Safety Net

This Technical Note on Financial Safety Net and Crisis Management for the Canada examines systematic liquidity issues. The review evaluated the Bank of Canada’s (BOC’s) operational framework and its ability to manage liquidity conditions in normal times and in times of stress. The review also assessed the functioning and resilience of key funding markets in Canada. The paper highlights that the BOC’s framework for market operations and liquidity provision in normal times is comprehensive and well-articulated. System-wide liquidity conditions are stable, market rates are closely aligned with the announced policy rate, and the BOC has many channels to provide liquidity against a broad range of collateral. Foreign exchange markets appear liquid, and their resilience is increasingly important given the growing reliance on external, foreign-currency funding. Contingency plans for market-wide liquidity support regarding intervention in securities markets and provision of foreign-currency liquidity should be developed further and tested.

Assessing Levels of Hospital Emergency Preparedness

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 451-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruria Adini ◽  
Avishay Goldberg ◽  
Danny Laor ◽  
Robert Cohen ◽  
Roni Zadok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Emergency Plan ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Contingency Plans ◽  
High Level

AbstractIntroduction:Emergency preparedness can be defined by the preparedness pyramid, which identifies planning, infrastructure, knowledge and capabilities, and training as the major components of maintaining a high level of preparedness.The aim of this article is to review the characteristics of contingency plans for mass-casualty incidents (MCIs) and models for assessing the emergency preparedness of hospitals.Characteristics of Contingency Plans:Emergency preparedness should focus on community preparedness, a personnel augmentation plan, and communications and public policies for funding the emergency preparedness. The capability to cope with a MCI serves as a basis for preparedness for non-conventional events. Coping with chemical casualties necessitates decontamination of casualties, treating victims with acute stress reactions, expanding surge capacities of hospitals, and integrating knowledge through drills. Risk communication also is important.Assessment of Emergency Preparedness:An annual assessment of the emergency plan is required in order to assure emergency preparedness. Preparedness assessments should include: (1) elements of disaster planning; (2) emergency coordination; (3) communication; (4) training; (5) expansion of hospital surge capacity; (6) personnel; (7) availability of equipment; (8) stockpiles of medical supplies; and (9) expansion of laboratory capacities. The assessment program must be based on valid criteria that are measurable, reliable, and enable conclusions to be drawn. There are several assessment tools that can be used, including surveys, parameters, capabilities evaluation, and self-assessment tools.Summary:Healthcare systems are required to prepare an effective response model to cope with MCIs. Planning should be envisioned as a process rather than a production of a tangible product. Assuring emergency preparedness requires a structured methodology that will enable an objective assessment of the level of readiness.

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