Improving the non-structural preparedness of the selected hospital based on the FOCUS-PDCA1 model: action research

With the intensification of the country's development process, the expansion of cities and population, and the inclusion of Iran in the accident-prone category, reducing the vulnerability of non-structures has received more attention from the organizations involved. In addition to damage to communities and infrastructure, accidents can affect hospitals and their non-organizational components. Hospitals, as the front line of providing medical services after accidents, must maintain their stability, ensure the safety of their patients and employees, and continue to operate without interruption as in normal conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the non-structural safety and their preparedness to ensure they can perform acceptable in critical conditions.