Assessment of hospitals preparedness in road traffic crashes with mass casualty: the case of Iran

INTRODUCTION: Road traffic crashes (RTCs) annually cause about 1.35 million deaths and 20–50 injuries. Hospitals have the main role in responding to road injuries (RTIs) decreasing number of disabilities deaths. This study aimed assess preparedness selected Iranian hospitals with mass casualties. MATERIAL AND METHODS: cross-sectional was carried out among 13 four provinces including Tehran, Alborz, West Azerbaijan, Hamedan 2019. valid reliable questionnaire hospital assessment RTIs used for data collection (Kappa coefficient = 0.89; CVR: 0.98; CVI: 0.97). Using SPSS 16, level categorized into three parts as weak (less than 34%), moderate (34–66%), high (more 66%). RESULTS: Preparedness at a (= 65.25%). Although aspects command control (72.7%), safety security (71.54%), infrastructure medical equipment (74.12%), coordination (71.15%) satisfactory, were training exercise aspect (48.46%). The access specific needed trauma (79.56%). CONCLUSIONS: Based on findings, response plan is required make more prepared respond may include development, well health facilities terms structure, equipment, human resources. In addition, assessing effectiveness all plans requires practice.