A quantitative assessment of institutions of higher education disaster preparedness and resilience

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-250
Author(s):  
Stephen A. Murphy, PhD, MPH, MBA ◽  
Jeff Brown, PhD ◽  
Arti Shankar, PhD, MS ◽  
Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Campus Law Enforcement ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Question Survey

Objective: Assess levels of disaster preparedness in institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States.Design: An anonymous, 57-question survey targeted individuals responsible for emergency management at IHEs across the US descriptive statistics and bivariate chi-square analysis were reported. Using the established threshold score of the initial Cities Readiness Initiative from the CDC, an individual respondent’s composite score of 70 percent or higher across 23 specific questions within the 57-question survey was labeled as “prepared.”Results: Chi-square analysis identified variables associated with lower preparedness levels at IHEs not achieving the minimum 70 percent score. Having a campus law enforcement officer serve the additional role of emergency manager had a negative association with being prepared [χ 2 (1) = 10.18, p 0.001]. Having emergency management as a separate university function from campus law enforcement had a positive relationship with being prepared [χ 2 (1) = 18.55, p 0.001]. Staffing the emergency management function with a professional having less than 3 years of emergency management experience had a negative association with being prepared.Conclusions: Our results indicate that minimizing the mission of emergency management by simply tasking a campus law enforcement officer with the extra responsibility of emergency management or entertaining less professionally qualified personnel to lead emergency management’s complex mission can lead to disastrous results. Not only is preparedness impacted, but also resilience when facing disaster situations. Our nation continues to strive to become more resilient when facing such adverse events, as formally embraced and emphasized in the 2017 National Security Strategy. Research continues to offer best practices and unfortunately continues to highlight gaps. While the higher education community is not one of the 16 federal critical infrastructure sectors, identified gaps such as those presented in our findings as well as those published by the National Academies of Sciences are cause for alarm. Not only are higher education campuses generating invaluable contributions to society in general, bio-innovation, public health, and medicine, to name a few, they are a core stakeholder in resilience research and implementation. Yet, research continues to indicate preparedness and therefore resilience gaps in this sector. The authors propose implications for practice, policy, and research to assist IHEs in achieving a more comprehensive, sustainable level of resilience.

scholarly journals Provision of Advanced Care Planning Information by Public Institutions of Higher Education in the U.S.

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Chiu ◽  
Dayna S. Henry ◽  
Michael J. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Advance Care Directives ◽  
Size Type ◽  
Advance Care ◽  
Four Year Institutions ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This study explored how many, and in what form, U.S. public institutions of higher education (IHE; n=1,642) provide information regarding advance care planning (ACP), advance care directives (ACDs), and end-of-life (EOL) care on their official websites. Chi-square analysis was used to examine relationships between the availability of information and three institutional characteristics (size, type, and medical degree offering). Results show that most public IHE (92.1%, n=1,513) do not provide any information regarding ACDs or ACP on their websites. Overall, large, four-year institutions that offer medical degrees were significantly more likely to provide ACP and ACD information on their official websites.

scholarly journals “There Is Never a Break”: The Hidden Curriculum of Professionalization for Engineering Faculty

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idalis Villanueva ◽  
Taya Carothers ◽  
Marialuisa Di Stefano ◽  
Md. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Hidden Curriculum ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Institutional Type ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Self Advocacy ◽  
Engineering Faculty ◽  
Positive Correlations

The purpose of this exploratory special issue study was to understand the hidden curriculum (HC), or the unwritten, unofficial, or unintended lessons, around the professionalization of engineering faculty across institutions of higher education. Additionally, how engineering faculty connected the role of HC awareness, emotions, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy concepts was studied. A mixed-method survey was disseminated to 55 engineering faculties across 54 institutions of higher education in the United States. Quantitative questions, which centered around the influences that gender, race, faculty rank, and institutional type played in participants’ responses was analyzed using a combination of decision tree analysis with chi-square and correlational analysis. Qualitative questions were analyzed by a combination of tone-, open-, and focused-coding. The findings pointed to the primary roles that gender and institutional type (e.g., Tier 1) played in issues of fulfilling the professional expectations of the field. Furthermore, it was found that HC awareness and emotions and HC awareness and self-efficacy had moderate positive correlations, whereas, compared to self-advocacy, it had weak, negative correlations. Together, the findings point to the complex understandings and intersectional lived realities of many engineering faculty and hopes that through its findings can create awareness of the challenges and obstacles present in these professional environments.

Mistaken Identity: The Effect of Badges on EMT Recognition

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence H. Brown ◽  
Jeff Waldman ◽  
Terry W. Copeland ◽  
William E. Smithson ◽  
N. Heramba Prasad
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mistaken Identity ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Law Enforcement Personnel ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

AbstractIntroduction:Many emergency medical services (EMS) providers wear badges with their uniforms. This study was undertaken to determine whether emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who wear badges with their uniforms are more likely to be mistaken for law enforcement personnel than are those who do not wear badges.Hypothesis:Emergency medical services providers who wear badges are more likely to be mistaken for law enforcement personnel than are those who do not wear badges.Methods:High school students, college students, civic organizations, and church groups were shown slides of different uniforms and badges/insignia and asked to identify the person portrayed. Responses were categorized as “EMS,” “law enforcement,” or “other.” Frequency of responses for each uniform and insignia were compared with chi-square analysis.Results:Fifty-nine percent of the uniforms with badges were identified as law enforcement personnel. Only 5.5% of the uniforms with badges were identified as “EMS,” compared with 74% of the uniforms with a Star of Life (p<0.001).Conclusion:Individuals wearing uniforms with badges are more likely to be identified as law enforcement personnel than are EMS personnel. Emergency medical services providers who do not wish to be mistaken for law enforcement personnel should wear the Star of Life, not a badge, with their uniform.

scholarly journals Hemşirelik eğitiminde sanat ve sporArts and sports in nursing education

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arzu İlçe ◽  
Ganime Esra Yüzden
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Web Site ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Nursing Department

<p><strong>Aim:</strong> The purpose of this research is to identify courses related to arts and sports in nursing curricula which is identified a discipline including the responsibility to promote and preserve community health care and planning improvement of healthcare systems.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong>  This descriptive research was carried out in March 2014. There are 114 nursing schools in 179 universities in Turkey. 105 Nursing education curricula were attained from The Council of Higher Education Web Site. The diversity of courses related to arts and sport were evaluated.  The data were evaluated with SPSS. This includes numbers, percent methods and Chi-square analysis.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> There were 179 universities including 108 state and 71 private universities in Turkey.   The data were attained from The Council of Higher Education Web Site. 88 state and 26 private universities, a total of 114 nursing department were determined. 114 nursing schools (consist of 70 health high school, 31 Faculty of Health Sciences and 4 Faculty of Nursing)’ educational curricula had been obtained from web site. Accordingly, 34.3% of the nursing department had the courses related to arts and 28.6% of them related to sports was observed.  In the courses related to the arts, music 24%, painting 18.3%, creative drama, theater, cinema 14.1%, fine arts 12.7%, folk dances 9.9%, dance, rhythm 5.6%, photography 5.6%, crafts, decorations 4.2%, ceramics 2.8%, elocution 2.8% and one quarter of art courses were taught in the first grade. In the courses related to the sports, physical education lesson 28.6%, chess 1% and  24.8% of them were taught in the first grade.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The assay was found that one-third of nursing schools had the courses related to arts and sports. The courses related to arts and sports should take place in nursing education curricula because of the nursing profession consists of science and arts and  fatigue is the most  common illness  in this stressful job.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Özet</strong></p><p><strong>Amaç:</strong> Bu çalışma; bireyin, ailenin, toplumun sağlığını korumak ve geliştirmek, hastalık halinde iyileştirme amacına yönelik hizmetlerin; planlanması, örgütlenmesi, uygulanması, değerlendirilmesinden sorumlu, bilim ve sanattan oluşan hemşirelik mesleğinin eğitiminde sanat ve sporla ilgili derslerin varlığı ve çeşitliğini saptamak üzere gerçekleştirildi.<br /> <strong>Yöntem:</strong> Tanımlayıcı tipte planlanan çalışma Mart 2014 tarihinde gerçekleştirildi. Yükseköğretim Kurumu internet sayfasından Ülkemizde bulunan 179 üniversiteden, 114 hemşirelik bölümünün 105’inin öğretim planına ulaşıldı. Hemşirelik bölümü öğretim programlarında sanat ve sporla ilgili dersler ve çeşitliliği değerlendirildi. Veriler SPSS paket programında kodlanarak, sayı, yüzde ve Ki- kare analizleri ile değerlendirildi. <br /> <strong>Bulgular:</strong> Yükseköğretim Kurumu internet sayfasından ülkemizde 108’i devlet, 71’i özel/ vakıf üniversitesi olmak üzere 179 üniversite olduğu görüldü. Üniversiteler içerisinde 88’i devlet, 26’sı özel/vakıf olmak üzere toplamda 114 hemşirelik bölümü olduğu ve bazı üniversitelerde birden fazla hemşirelik bölümü bulunduğu saptandı. 114 hemşirelik bölümünün internet ortamında 105 (70 Sağlık Yüksekokulu, 31 Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, 4 Hemşirelik Fakültesi)’inin öğretim programına ulaşıldı. Buna göre hemşirelik bölümlerinin sadece % 34.3’ ünde sanatla; % 28.6 ’sında sporla ilgili dersin olduğu görüldü. Sanatla ilgili derslerin % 24.0 müzik, % 18.3 resim, % 14.1 yaratıcı drama, tiyatro, sinema, % 12.7 güzel sanatlar, % 9.9 halk oyunları, % 5.6 dans, ritim, % 5.6 fotoğrafçılık, % 4.2 el sanatları, süsleme, % 2.8 seramik, % 2.8 diksiyon olduğu ve bu derslerin % 75.0 oranında birinci sınıfta yer aldığı belirlendi. Sporla ilgili dersler % 28.6 beden eğitimi % 1.0 satranç olduğu ve bu derslerin % 24.8 oranında birinci sınıfta yer aldığı belirlendi.<br /> <strong>Sonuç: </strong>Ülkemizdeki hemşirelik bölümlerinin yaklaşık olarak üçte birinde sanat ve sporla ilgili dersin olduğu saptandı. Bilim ve sanattan oluşan bir meslek olması ve tükenmişliğin sık yaşandığı stresli bir meslek olması nedeniyle hemşirelik mesleğinin eğitiminde sanat ve sporla ilgili derslerin yer alması önerilir.</p>

Pediatric Practice Readiness for Disaster Response

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Scott Needle ◽  
Andrew C. Rucks ◽  
Lauren A. Wallace ◽  
Peter M. Ginter ◽  
Charles R. Katholi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
The State ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Disaster Experience ◽  
Disaster Potential ◽  
Practice Readiness ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Disaster Preparedness And Response

ABSTRACT Objectives: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls for the inclusion of office-based pediatricians in disaster preparedness and response efforts. However, there is little research about disaster preparedness and response on the part of pediatric practices. This study describes the readiness of pediatric practices to respond to disaster and delineates factors associated with increased preparedness. Methods: An AAP survey was distributed to members to assess the state of pediatric offices in readiness for disaster. Potential predictor variables used in chi-square analysis included community setting, primary employment setting, area of practice, and previous disaster experience. Results: Three-quarters (74%) of respondents reported some degree of disaster preparedness (measured by 6 indicators including written plans and maintaining stocks of supplies), and approximately half (54%) reported response experience (measured by 3 indicators, including volunteering to serve in disaster areas). Respondents who reported disaster preparation efforts were more likely to have signed up for disaster response efforts, and vice versa. Conclusions: These results contribute information about the state of pediatric physician offices and can aid in developing strategies for augmenting the inclusion of office-based pediatricians in community preparedness and response efforts.

Teaching emergency management students about money: “Without money you ain't doin bupkis”

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-198
Author(s):  
James L. Jaffe, BS (Accounting), JD
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Curriculum Changes ◽  
Emergency Managers ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
Management Students ◽  
Financial Issues

The objective of this article is to address the glaring deficiency in educating emergency managers with regard to the financial aspects of Emergency Management (EM) and suggest curriculum changes. This article reviews 313 Higher Education Programs in EM located in 189 institutions of higher education in the United States to determine which include courses in the financial aspects of EM. The programs reviewed range from undergraduate certificates to PhD Degrees in EM. Of the 313 EM programs, only 78 [24.8 percent] have any courses discussing accounting, budgeting, economics, or finance either as a required or restricted elective course. Only nine [2.9 percent] courses focus on the financial issues of EM. Based upon the data reported, the author suggests changes in EM education as a starting point in the necessary discussion of what an EM educational program should cover.

scholarly journals The effects of parents education on their daughters higher education in Khyber pukhtoonkhwa, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Rooh ul Amin Sultankheil ◽  
Shabir Ahmad ◽  
Abdur Rashid Jan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
High Educational ◽  
Sample Sorting ◽  
Parents Education

The current research in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa looked at parents' education on their daughters' higher education. The researchers wanted to see how their parents' education influences their daughters' academic motivation. The study included male parents from Dir lower, Dir higher, and Swat. A sample of 360 male parents was chosen using the L.R Gay sample sorting table. A questionnaire was developed, and the Likert scale was provided five choices. Thus the data was collectedon random policy from the selected male parents. The data was entered into SPSS, analyzed with version-22, and percentage and chi-square analysis were used to interpret it. The research discovered that their parents' high educational levels positively influenced their daughters' higher education. The study recommends that the government educate society and parents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to improve girls' literacy.

scholarly journals NURSE RELATED CHALLENGES FACED BY DIPLOMA LEVEL NURSES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER UPGRADING TO BACCALAUREATE LEVEL AT A LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muthoni Kamau ◽  
Hiuhu Mwangi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Purpose: Personal development and pursuance of higher education in nursing is considered important for the nurses to stay abreast in the dynamic medical world and promote excellence in practice. In a world with emerging complex diseases, there is high demand for a highly skilled and critically thinking nurse. At the Baccalaureate level or higher to match international standards. Determine nurse related challenges that determine whether a nurse enrolls in a diploma to degree nursing program, their performance during the program and their decision to hold on to the end                                   Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional design, carried out among a randomly sampled population of 220 nurses who work in the hospital. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires from a simple random sample of 140 nurses. Data analysis was done by SPSS version 22.0. Measures of central tendency mean and range were used. The findings have been presented in form of figures, tables, pie-charts and narrative texts. Results:  A total of 120 participants filled questionnaires representing an 85% response rate. 78% (n=93) were female, and 22% (n=27) were male, Chi-square analysis showed that there was significant correlation in some factors like the designation of a nurse impacted the motivation to upgrade (x2=20.96, df=12, p=0.05) and nursing officers III (n=46, 48.8%) were motivated to upgrade to higher education levels.  Family responsibilities of the nurses affected their decision or process of upgrading (x2=6.752, df=6, p=0.03). Conclusion: Lack of motivation and difficulty balancing work and study were found to be the major nurse related challenges of upgrading. These factors should be looked into in order for the nursing fraternity to be able to serve the patient better thus having better patient outcomes. Recommendations: This study recommended that the nurse should be self-motivated to upgrade in the nursing career, the employer to provide favorable shifts in order to nurse to have life balance and policies on career progression and remuneration should be promoted

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