Sustainable Resilience in Healthcare Delivery: A Comparative Study on Safety Awareness in Hospital-Based and Pre-Hospital EMS in Times of Crisis

Abdulhakim S. Alburaidi, Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani (), Mohammed M. Aljuaid, Abdullah S. Almuhaidly and Krzysztof Goniewicz
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Abdulhakim S. Alburaidi: Department of Emergency Medical Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard, Riyadh 1154, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani: Department of Emergency Medical Services, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed M. Aljuaid: Department of Health Administration, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh 11541, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah S. Almuhaidly: Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia
Krzysztof Goniewicz: Department of Security Studies, Polish Air Force University, 08-521 Deblin, Poland

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 15, 1-15

Abstract: This research initiates a comprehensive evaluation of safety awareness among emergency medical service (EMS) practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an area experiencing substantial academic and regulatory transformation. By employing the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, the study explores safety awareness across various EMS domains, unveiling a significant consistency that is unaffected by the work environment, professional tenure, or gender. Importantly, there are no significant disparities in safety awareness between hospital-based EMS practitioners and their pre-hospital counterparts, regardless of their tenure or gender. The findings highlight a homogenous safety awareness landscape among Riyadh’s EMS practitioners, suggesting strategies to sustain and strengthen patient safety culture irrespective of workspace, experience, or gender. This research not only presents these key findings but also advocates for sustainable resilience in healthcare delivery. It emphasizes the need for continued efforts to instill a culture of safety, underpinned by regular training and the adoption of swift response strategies, ensuring a sustainable approach to patient safety in times of crisis.

Keywords: emergency medical services; safety awareness; Riyadh; Safety Attitudes Questionnaire; healthcare practitioners; patient safety culture; professional experience; gender differences; pre-hospital services; hospital services (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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