Epidemics Continuity Planning for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome : Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute Experience and Lesson Learned 2016

Abstract

          The  purpose  of  this  prospective descriptive design were to study the implementation of continuity management plan of Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) 2016,  and to create continuity management plan that can utilize in other hospitals. This research was reviewed documents. Data were collected by interview, workshop and records about performance in both general and emergency situations. The study subjects were healthcare providers worked in relative units in Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute during  April - September, 2016.
           The study found 6 important steps in continuity planning for Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in MERS; 1. Evaluate and analyze organizational risk 2. Identify main mission 3. Analyze the impact of mission 4. Risk assessment and resource management 5. Analyze and summarize data in emergency situations 6. Implement a continuity management plan under ISO 22301 framework. The study revealed that the element of success for continuity management plan was a dedicated point person who coordinated with others efficiently and was able to explain the importance and reason of making this plan to all involved healthcare providers. All data collected from them were use in improving continuity management plan precisely and effectively. Commentary for other organization, they could use Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute’s plan to guide their own continuity plan.