To what extent should hospital be design for expected emergency and preparedness to manage unforseen disaster: sharing hospital design experiences as case study

• Main Authors: Mohd Arin, Nabihah, Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Aripin, Srazali
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English; English; English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture; NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture; NA4100 Special classes of buildings; NA4170 Public buildings; RD93 Emergency Surgery. Wounds and Injuries
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/77371/1/3%20MERCY%20Conference%20Poster%20A1.jpg; http://irep.iium.edu.my/77371/2/MERCY%20Conference%20Poster%20A1.jpg; http://irep.iium.edu.my/77371/3/Norwina%2C%20Srazali%2C%20Nabihah%20%281%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/77371/4/mmihc2019-Program%20Book.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/77371/5/Screenshot%202019-12-22%20at%2012.58.27%20AM.png; http://irep.iium.edu.my/77371/

Malaysian Government hospital emergency departments (EDs) has shown a steady increase in patients’ attendance for many types of emergencies. The designs of existing Emergency departments are to meet the services as stipulated by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia (MOH) according to the level of care....