Evaluation of Public Health Emergency Management System of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 2 Phitsanulok 2019 - 2021

Abstract

        This study aims to evaluate public health emergency management of Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 2 Phitsanulok (ODPC2) between 2019 - 2021. We used the EOC Assesment Tool from external assessment (2019) and self-assessment (2020-21) and the self-evaluation questionnaires to assess opinions about the input and process which had improved the effectiveness and efficiency from every EOC worker in March 2022. A descriptive study and a content analysis was conducted. Average opinions about sufficiency and public health emergency management were excellent. Self-evaluation passed the assessment criteria in every fiscal year (58.11, 72.97, and 87.84%). Key indicators which were passed the evaluation criteria included information system, risk communication and warning system. On the other hand, in 2021, two indicators did not pass: context and coordination and logistical support of field operations. To improve administration and performance of the EOC, ODPC2 should recruit sufficient healthcare workforce for current workload or reduce unnecessary tasks; frequently practice management during emergency conditions; and establish the funding mechanism for emergency conditions.