Abstract : Hospitals extend their significance beyond saving lives during disasters; they serve as potent symbols of social progress and prerequisites for economic development. Therefore, reducing their physical vulnerability demands special attention. The vulnerability of a hospital surpasses a mere medical concern [1]. It is crucial for hospitals to remain operational during emergencies, as people instinctively seek medical assistance at the nearest hospital without considering its functionality. Although there are conventional evaluation methods like Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis, Equipment and Critical Lines Studies, and Organizational/Functional Evaluation, each has its limitations [2].
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Cite : Dharia, R. C., & Khana, A. (2023). Study On Evaluation Of Hospital Safety Status (1st ed., p. 73). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196830076.2023.eb.ch-18
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