MDC STUDENTS’ EVALUATION ON THE EARTHQUAKE DRILL

JUNE 20, 2006

 

GROUP  1

 

            As part of a  comprehensive disaster preparedness, MDH conducted an earthquake drill that was participated by staffs, patients and visitors. The students of Level IV was chosen to be a part of this program and this also serves as an introduction on our Emergency Disaster Nursing. It lasted for almost 30 mins. where in 3 quakes (sirens) happened.

               As student nurses, we had gain knowledge on what to do in case an earthquake occurs. This prepares us on how we will act in this certain situation. We also served as a student teacher to patients where in we can give instructions to them and be their role model.

              

GROUP II

 

            The Earthquake Drill is indeed a life-protection learning for all of us, student nurses. It was a very upbuilding activity that would ensure the safety of the patients, staffs, and visitors within the hospital premises. We had a personal teaching about the hospital’s preparedness when such calamity strikes. The patients were cooperative and they intently listened to our teachings. The IEC really helped a lot in providing information. Thus, the earthquake drill would certainly make the hospital safe place.

 

GROUP III

           

            The earthquake drill was such a thrill. In our opinion it should be done on a regular basis for it opens a persons mind on what to expect and what to do when a crisis such as this do occur. Aside from that the drill has provided information regarding aspects that need improvement. In a scale of 1-10, 10 being a successful rating. We rated it to be a 7. The drill needs improvement, on the other hand it was quite good for a first time effort.

 

GROUP IV

 

            As part of the drill, our group believed that the training we have this morning about earthquake preparations will benefit us throughout. Not only us, but also it disseminated information and new knowledge to all staff and patients as well as other relatives. Yes, the program is not that perfect as what we expect to be. There are things and procedures that lacks and missed by the training like being more serious and only 30% of the population in the hospital participated. But, this can be a start. The next drills will be more fun and can satisfy all the needs in taking an earthquake training. The one we have is a good start in preparing for an unexpected disaster, it just needs  improvement in some areas.                           

 

GROUP V

  

            This morning, June 20,2006, an earthquake drill was conducted at Manila Doctors Hospital. Staff nurses, resident doctors, all medical practitioners , student nurses and some visitors cooperatively participated at the said preparedness program. Patients were informed and oriented a day and an hour before drill started. Leaflets and evaluation forms were given to patients for observation. The outcome turned out to be successful wherein designated teams did their part well, and people were organized and calm while evacuation started.

 

            The victims who were evacuated was asked to stay on the right side of the hospital’s entrance while the staff, doctors and visitors were advised to stay on the left side. The doctors were acting as if they were monitoring the victims. After the drill the staff, doctors and visitors were asked to return to their station and proceed with normal activities.

 

GROUP VI

 

            Almost half of the level IV students attended the orientation yesterday at Manila Doctor’s College about the Earthquake Drill. The hospital staffs, administration and almost all the doctors really planned this whole drill and our group is so impressed that the first hospital that would be conducting an earthquake drill is our affiliate hospital. We felt proud about it.

 

            On the day of the Earthquake Drill, the patients were interested and really participated on the said activity. They asked questions regarding on what to do and what to do and what to anticipate when an earthquake happens. Some of the patients did not participate but showed great interest.

 

            The activity was helpful not only on the hospital but as well as in another places. The things which they imparted with regards to earthquake response program is really useful when such crisis arise.

 

           

GROUP VII

 

            It is good that Manila Doctors Hospital initiates an Earthquake Drill because earthquake drill because earthquake strikes anytime so it is better for us to prepare ourselves in case there is. This activity also provides information on how to do in case there is an earthquake to ensure protection of lives of the patient, the staff and the visitors.

            There were no unexpected events that would involved a negative  feedback with regards to the earthquake drill.

 

 

 

 

GROUP  VIII

 

            An earthquake Drill was held at Manila Doctors Hospital at exactly 9 o’clock in the  morning. Our group had been divided into two groups. The first batch was assigned in 6F and the other group was in 7F. We can say that the earthquake drill had been successful and its good to hear to have a drill like this particularly in a hospital setting but some of the patient’s are not informed because the group of students was only assigned to a particular patient that is why some of the patients relatives went outside the room when they heard the siren. It only means that information are not well dessiminated to all patients in each floor.

 

 

GROUP IX

 

            Our group was assigned at the 8th and 9th floors. Apparently , the earthquake drill was not sufficient enough to get everybody involved. The drill was not taken seriously by the patients and the staff. Although some of the patient’s relatives were instructed and informed.

 

            In addition, we found the checklist not comprehensive enough to facilitate proper evaluation of the drill. There were items that were not applicable to the patient and staff.

 

            However, the earthquake drill was a good activity to implement. This activity gave a new set of standards in terns of security and safety for buildings, especially hospitals, if and when a disaster such as an earthquake occurs. Having the knowledge that MDH was the first institution to have this kind of drill, it is just acceptable to have such flaws. What’s more important is that there is such a drill and MDH is open for suggestions and renovation for improvement and for the drill to be facilitated effectively.

 

 

 

GROUP X

 

            The earthquake drill was successful. It was organized and well-planned. Each phase was accomplished and everybody from each department participated. The patients were previously informed so they were not alarmed and did not panic during the drill. They even joined in the earthquake drill.

            Suggestions: It would have been better if the whole hospital is included. For example, the staffs from the 11th floor didn’t go down. It is also advisable that they didn’t inform what time so that it will have more “feel” of disaster scenario.