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Mirakbari M, Ooshaksaraie M, Daneshmand mehr M, Amouzad Khalili H, Majidi S A. Investigating fire patterns and methods to improve its safety in the country's hospitals; A review study. jhosp 2020; 19 (2) :42-50
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1- PhD student in Industrial Management in Production and Operations, Department of Management, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran. (*Corresponding Author). Email: ooshaksaraie@iauasht.ac.ir
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lahijan, Branch., Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Nowshahr branch, Islamic Azad University, Nowshahr, Iran
5- Assistant Professor in Health Services Management, Department of Nursing & Midwifery , Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
Abstract:   (3643 Views)
Introduction : A large number of hospitals and medical healthcare centers catch fire every year. Nowadays, one of the most significant challenges that hospital designers and health providers faced with is fire safety. This study conducted to determine a comprehensive model for fire safety in hospitals by reviewing related studies.
 
Method: This study was conducted using a comprehensive review to find a research paper published on fire in hospitals. Electronic databases such as PubMed Scopus google were searched using the proper search strategy. 
 
Results: Overall, 14 studies were obtained. The findings were analyzed qualitatively through thematic synthesis and divided into some main themes: essential sections and divisions of hospitals in the field of fire, emergency exit patterns, materials and construction status, Flammable consumables materials in hospitals, and appropriate firefighting equipment.
 
Conclusion: The dangers of medical equipment and flammable material, the types of firefighting equipment in the hospital building, architectural safety issues regarding the degree of fire resistance of structures, roofs, doors, walls, and emergency exit stairs are crucial points To protect staff and patients in hospitals that should consider simultaneously.
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Type of Study: Review Article | Subject: کیفیت خدمات و ایمنی بیمار در بیمارستان
Received: 2020/09/9 | Accepted: 2020/09/29 | Published: 2020/10/10

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