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Barriers to preparedness and planning for future disruptions : a perspective from German healthcare organizations

Tucholka, M.S. (2024) Barriers to preparedness and planning for future disruptions : a perspective from German healthcare organizations.

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Abstract:Preparing for a global healthcare crisis has become increasingly critical as events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare systems and supply chains worldwide. The purpose of this research is twofold: (1) to identify barriers to preparedness of healthcare organizations and (2) to explore best practices utilized by purchasers of German hospitals. Guided by existing literature, a case study research was conducted and 15 semi-structured interviews with purchasers from 11 German hospitals were performed. The analysis of the interview data revealed a total of 14 barriers to hospital preparedness falling into the categories: barriers to both physical and intangible preparedness activities, barriers to physical preparedness activities, and barriers to intangible preparedness activities. Additionally, 24 best practices utilized by purchasers during the pandemic were found which can be categorized into six key categories, including storage, human resources, knowledge management, operations- and process management, financial resources, and community. This research also offers a roadmap as a practical contribution to guide hospitals to implement best practices. Furthermore, the study critically analyses governmental actions and policies, aiming to inform policymakers and aid in the creation of more effective policies and strategies for future healthcare crises.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Programme:Business Administration MSc (60644)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/103776
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