Investigating the Natural Disaster Preparedness of Hospital Pharmacists Across Four Hospitals in Australia

Introduction: In a climate where natural disasters are becoming progressively more frequent and severe, there is greater need for healthcare resilience. Hospital pharmacists important responders during disasters, but little known about how prepared to fill roles in or pharmacy departments support their response. The aim of this study was determine the disaster preparedness Metropolitan Health Service Australia investigate any relationship between two. Method: This research utilized two surveys individual registered within eligible hospitals (this information obtained through Directors Pharmacy). Results: total, 68 participated study. It found that individuals were moderately (preparedness score 19.98). Interventions, such as education, improved scores, though these had poor uptake, only 17.4% (n=12/68) participants received education training. Individual unaffected by facility provision comprehensive resources. hospital generally low, rated ‘somewhat prepared’, due presence mostly plan moderate engagement activities contributed preparedness. third ‘poorly it did not have low activities. Conclusion: shows substantial improvement required achieve resilience quality patient outcomes aftermath–further reinforcing national pharmacy-specific guidance, complemented standardized interventions There also glaring disconnect facilities workforce, which demonstrates culture