How Germany's hospitals prepare for crises: The KAEPacity study
This study looks at hospital plans across Germany to see how well they are ready for disasters and emergencies. It examines their organizational structures, communication, and leadership training without any medical treatment involved.
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Who can take part
- You must be part of a German hospital that has a documented KAEP (hospital emergency and disaster plan).
- Your hospital must agree to share their KAEP documents for analysis.
- Your hospital must provide emergency or acute care services, like an emergency room.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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