Assessment of the effectiveness of hospital external disaster functional drills on health care receivers’ performance, using standardized patients and mass cards simulation: a pilot study from Saudi Arabia
This stimulation study tested a disaster preparedness drill using standardized patients (SPs) and Mass Casualty Simulation (MAC-SIM) cards in a Saudi hospital. The scenario simulated a building collapse to assess triage accuracy, treatment efficiency, communication, and surge capacity. The approach improved staff readiness, with positive feedback on the realism and usefulness of SPs and MAC-SIM cards.
Evidence At A Glance
Intervention Area:
Surge management:
- Fatality management
- Multi-sector partnerships & training