Akbari, Yousef

Department of Prehospital Medical Emergencies, School of Paramedical Sciences, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Determining Factors Affecting Fire Risk in a Hospital in Qazvin, Iran

Background: Hospitals are highly vulnerable to fire because of the presence of vulnerable people (patients, medical staff, and visitors), expensive equipment, and the ignorance and low-risk perception of occupants. Injuries caused by fire can result in life and financial losses and can disrupt the performance of a hospital. Fire risk assessment is an effective way to assess vulnerability, capac...