Is Naval Hospital Bremerton as Prepared as They Should be to Respond to a Man-Made or Natural Disaster

Abstract

Abstract : Five years after the events of September 11, 2001 should mark an era of Military Treatment Facilities' preparedness to respond to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies. Is Naval Hospital Bremerton as prepared as they should be? There have been many programs developed to streamline and help with preparedness for medical facilities. Has Naval Hospital Bremerton integrated these programs in their Emergency Management Program? Some variables of preparedness may include: personnel, resources, communications, policy, or planning. Has their policy and guidance been updated and does it reflect the requirements of higher authority? Is the staff adequately trained? Are there adequate relationships with civil agencies? This paper will look at how prepared Naval Hospital Bremerton is from an executive administrative view.