National Guide for Makeshift Hospital Designing

Background: Epidemics are always threats to communities and their health. The preparedness of makeshift hospitals in epidemics in the fields of management, planning, implementation and structure to provide appropriate and timely services is essential situation. Studies show that the incidence command system and the operational fact sheet based on the task description and instructions in makeshift hospitals were not taken into account. This study was designed and implemented to develop an appropriate organizational structure for makeshift hospitals. Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study in two stages including review and expert panel studies to develop a national fact sheet guide and the structure of makeshift hospitals. Results: Based on the nature of disasters, makeshift hospitals should have specific structures. In the structure designed for a makeshift hospital, according to the services and the time of activation of the centers, it is necessary to have a manager, management and executive staff. The presence of a medical specialist such as an infectious or pulmonary specialist is necessary depending on the situation. Discussion: Considering the limited resources in developing countries and the importance of managing resources (financial, human, equipment) and improving the quality of health services, it will be very helpful to formulate management structure, and implementation of operational worksheets in the least possible time. Conclusion: The use of command and management structure will lead to improved decision-making in critical situations, especially in cases of epidemics, the need for quarantine and the provision of services to injured and patients.