International Journal of Entrepreneurship (Print ISSN: 1099-9264; Online ISSN: 1939-4675)

Abstract

The Role of Pharmacy in Crisis Management and Disaster Response in United Arab Emirates

Author(s): Khulood Ahmad Rashed Khalfan Albahar, Nor Azimah Chew binti Abdullah

Progressing arrangement of drugs and clinical supplies is of key significance during and following a catastrophe or other crisis occasion. An effectively organized response including locally accessible pharmacy personnel—drawing upon the efforts of authorized drug specialists and unlicensed care staff—can assist with relieving harms and mitigate difficulty in a community after crisis occasions. Nonetheless, pharmacists and the health care sector generally receive little training in crisis readiness of medications, even in countries with proficient training programs. The pharmacy sector centers mostly around clinical supply, more so than on general crisis readiness. To encourage future work between drug store faculties on crisis preparedness, the aim behind this research is to describe pharmacists’ experiences in responding to or preparing for both natural and manmade disasters. Notwithstanding distinguishing key exercises that must be performed, having built up management plan for drug store faculty. This will empower drug store faculty working in assorted practice settings to recognize and embrace fundamental activities that are important to guarantee a compelling crisis reaction and will advance better coordinated effort between drug store colleagues during actual disaster situations.

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