Major Project: Healthcare Emergencies and Relief Organizations

This major project investigates the role of international relief organizations in preparing for and responding to major healthcare emergencies. It begins with an introduction outlining the background, aims, objectives, and significance of the study, followed by a literature review exploring the issues and challenges faced by healthcare firms during disasters. The methodology section details the research approach, philosophy, and data collection methods, while the data analysis and findings chapter presents key themes, such as the difficulties faced by managers and the actions needed to manage disaster situations. The conclusion summarizes the findings, emphasizing the need for sound frameworks and risk management strategies. The project also includes recommendations for enhancing operational efficiency and performance, along with a discussion of the limitations and ethical considerations of the research. The analysis reveals constraints related to resource availability, the importance of effective relationships, and the need for risk management to provide cost-effective services. The project concludes by emphasizing the need for sound and competent frameworks for managing healthcare emergencies.

Major Project
The Role of international relief organisations
in preparing for, and responding to, major
healthcare emergencies

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................6
Background of study....................................................................................................................6
Research aims, objectives and questions.....................................................................................6
Significance of the study.............................................................................................................7
Rationale of the study / reasons due to which research is needed...............................................7
Structure of dissertation...............................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................9
2.1 Issues and challenges that are facing by healthcare firm at the time of disaster and
emergency....................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Work process and operations followed by healthcare at the time of emergency................11
CHAPTER: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY..............................................................................13
3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................13
3.2 Research type.......................................................................................................................13
3.3 Research approach:..............................................................................................................13
3.4 Research philosophy............................................................................................................13
3.5 Research type.......................................................................................................................14
3.6 Data collection.....................................................................................................................14
3.7 Data analysis........................................................................................................................15
3.8 Ethical considerations..........................................................................................................15
3.9 Validity and reliability.........................................................................................................15
3.10 Research limitations...........................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 4: DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS...................................................................17

Theme 1: Difficulties that are facing by the managers in managing the services at the time of
disaster and emergency..............................................................................................................17
Theme 2: Action needs to be taken for managing the situation of disaster...............................19
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS...................................................20
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................20
Recommendations......................................................................................................................21
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22

Abstract
Introduction: The present research work is based on International relief organizations
UK that offers emergency relief, rehabilitation, development assistance and programme services
to vulnerable communities. It will present the key issues and challenges faced by International
Relief organizations in managing healthcare services in emergency and at the time of disaster.
Methods:To evaluate the issues related with the effective management of health care
during emergency and disaster inductive approach has been undertaken by the researcher.
Interpretivism philosophy has been used by the researcher to analyze qualitative issues. Further,
for the present study, qualitative research type has been selected by the scholar. Moreover,
according to the nature of issue such type highly suits to the study which in turn helps in
assessing the issues related with the better management when emergency situation occurs.By
using both primary and secondary sources researcher has assessed the problems that faced by
Relief international in managing the services provided by them. By taking into account
secondary data sources systematic review has been conducted by the researcher. By preparing
several themes according to the aims and objectives systematic review has been done by the
researcher.
Results: It has been assessed from investigation that place is one of the main constraints
which imposes problem in front of professionals as well as care unit. Moreover, it is not possible
for care professional and concerned unit to give better treatment to the patients where emergency
situation occurred. Hence, all such are the major issues that are facing by care professionals and
units at the time of emergency. Along with this, it has been identified that at the time of disaster
care unit requires more equipments or resources as compared to the general situation. Hence, at
the time of emergency situation care units face difficulty due to the unavailability of enough
equipment as well as other resources.
Besides this, ambulance is another major resource which care unit requires more during
emergency. Thus, due to having limited vehicles, it is not possible for care unit to offer effectual
services to the patients. . It has been found from the analysis that by developing and maintaining
effective relationship with other care units can manage undesirable situation more effectually.
Further, care organization requires lying high level of emphasis on employing risk management

strategy. It also has been found from secondary data analysis that by framing and considering
risk strategy care organization can deliver cost effective services to the patients.
Conclusion:
It can be revealed from the report that at the time of emergency issues arise in relation to
availability of ambulance, care personnel, equipment, rooms etc. All such are the most common
issues that have direct impact on the management of services. With this, objective in relation to
making assessment of challenges that are facing by Relief International at the time of emergency
and disaster has been achieved.In order to manage the situation of emergency it is highly
required for care organizations, UK to develop sound and competent framework. It can be
summarized from the report that care organizations, UK place high level of emphasis on the
adoption of risk management strategy or framework. Moreover, risk management strategies
assist manager in taking strategic or suitable action at the time of emergency.By employing such
prevention strategies international relief organizations can minimize the risk of major healthcare
deterioration. In the near future, researcher will lay emphasis on making evaluation of contingent
framework undertaken by healthcare firm.
Keywords: International Relief Organizations, effectiveness role, disaster
prevention, emergency/ disaster management, Health Services, Challenges.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Topic: The Role of international relief organizations in preparing for, and
responding to, major healthcare emergencies
Background of study
Disaster may be defined as a sudden accident that causes serious injuries or loss of
human life. Earthquake, flood, landslide, tsunamisetc. are the main disasters that closely
influencethe life or health aspect of individuals. Along with this, epidemic diseases also
createemergency level to a great extent (Brett and et.al., 2014). Both these aspect may result into
high level of disruption in the operationsand functions of health care firms.At the time of disaster
number of people who access health care services increase with the very high pace. In this,
health care personnel face difficulty inoffering better care services to people (Sheldon, 2011).
The rationale behind this, at onetime, it is not possible for the personnel to offer high quality care
services to each patient. Along with this, availability of bed and other equipmentsalso are the
main elements that create issue in front of health professionals.
The present dissertation is based on International relief organizations UK that offers
emergency relief, rehabilitation, development assistance andprogramme servicesto vulnerable
communities.In the recent times, care home has 2000 professionals who offerservices to the
people affected from the situation of disaster. Hence, such dissertation will shed light on themain
issues and challengesassociated with situations like emergency and disaster.
Research aims, objectives and questions
Aim of the present study is to explore prevention strategies that international
relief organizations follow in minimizing the risk of major healthcare
deterioration following major disasters.
On the basis such aim following objectives has been developedis enumerated below:
Research objectives

 To review the current work process and operations of International
relief organizations.
 To identify issues and challenges associated with the management of
healthcare at the time of disaster as well as emergency in the context
of International relief.
 To analyze the current prevention strategies if any, that international
relief organizations follow in minimizing the risk of major healthcare
deterioration following major disasters.
 To recommend the most effectualmeasures for enhancing the operational efficiency and
overall performance.
Research questions
What preventive strategies do relief organizations follow in reducing health deterioration
following major disasters?
Significance of the study( To be amended to align with the research question)
Findings of such study are highly important for other scholar who will conduct
investigation in the field of health care and disaster management. In the recent times, interest
level of scholars is increased significantly in the healthcare sector. Hence, study and its outcome
will provide high level of assistance to other scholars in getting deeper insight about the impact
of disaster on the management of emergency services. By making evaluation of such aspect
researcher can frame hypothesis for the upcoming time period. Along with this, by making
evaluation of the findings of such study Islamic and other relief organizations of UK can frame
highly competent strategies to deal with the situation of disaster. Moreover, natural disaster has
high level of impact on the level of emergency services which are offered by several healthcare
organizations. In this, report will helps care units in developing sound risk management strategy
which in turn helps them in coping up with the undesirable situations.
Structure of dissertation
Chapter 1: Introduction
In the first chapter of dissertationscholar sets aims and objectives by analyzing the issue
in depth. Under this chapter, researcher presents the background of study and specifies the extent

to which study and its outcome prove to be beneficial for various entities. Besides this,
researcher also clearly exhibits the structure of dissertation in which the whole study will be
carried out or structured.
Chapter 2: Literature review
Once, aims and objectives related the study have been setting down thereafter researcher
makes evaluation of books, journals and scholarly articles related to healthcare and emergency
services. In this, researcher makes evaluation of various scholarly articles to gain deeper insight
about the topic and for the preparationof brief thesis.
Chapter 3: Methodology of research
Third chapter of dissertation presents tools and techniques which will be undertaken by
scholar to resolve issue. Hence, in this researcher selects approach, philosophy, data collection
and analysis by taking into consideration the topic or issue. Thus, by selecting suitable tools
researcher can present the fair solution of issue.
Chapter 4: Data analysis and findings
Chapter of data analysis is highly significant which provides deeper insight about the
solution derived frominvestigation. Hence, inthis researcher makes evaluation of the views of
respondents by preparing several themes. Along with this, researcher will also support the
findings by taking into account secondary data analysis.
Chapter 5: Conclusion and recommendations
Final chapter of dissertation will present the conclusion on the basis of information
derived from evaluation. In this, by preparing themes researcher will presents the findings in a
conclusive form in relation to the issues that are facing by International Relief organizations,
UK. Along with this, researcher will also recommend the ways in this chapter that International
Relief organizations, UKcan employ to cope up with the situation of disaster.

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
Literature review may be defined as a tool which is undertakenby the researcher to
generate understanding aboutthe research issue. In this, researcher evaluates positive and
negative aspects in relation to the research issue by taking into account books, journals and
scholarly articles based on the management issues of healthcare. It is highly significant which in
turn helps in evaluating the respondents view in an appropriate manner. By this, researcher can
present the fair view or solution of the problem in an effectual way.
2.1 Role of international relief organizations in preparing for, and responding to, major
healthcare emergencies
By doing assessment of scholarly article it has been identified that International Relief
organizations play a vital role in giving suitable response when emergency occurs. In the recent
times, due to terrorism and activities in relation to cutting down trees have increased the
possibilities of emergencies in terms of floods, attacks etc. At this time, support from
International relief organization is vital which in turn helps in giving proper care services to the
patients. Along with this, International relief organizations lay high level of emphasis on
developing sound strategic and policy framework (Horowitz, 2017). Moreover, without having
contingent plan it is not possible for the Internationals relief organizations to respond health care
emergencies. In addition to this, due to the lack of having enough resources health care firms
face difficulty in offering suitable services to the patients. Thus, by devising sound strategies and
policies International relief organizations give response during emergencies.
2.2 Issues and challenges that are facing by healthcare firm at the time of disaster and emergency
According to the views of Pereira, Wire and Stiller (2017), in UK planning aspect in
relation to the emergency services aregrown significantly as compared tobefore years. Moreover,
threat of terrorism increasedin UK to a great extent in comparison to the previous times. By
considering such aspect, firms which are operatedin the health care sector places high level of
emphasis on development of sound strategic framework. From investigation, it has been assessed
by author due to the lack of having flexible planning approachfirms which are operated in health

care sector face problem in relation toemergency management (Levy, Koch and Royne,
2017).Moreover, in the case of strict planning approach it is not possible for the firm to make
changes in the existing framework. However, on the critical note, Campbell, Neill and Higgins
(2017) presented that there is a disconnection between the entities thatdrafts and implement the
plan. Moreover, without having deeper insight about the manner in which plan needs to
implement personnel are not able to carry out activities effectually at the time of emergency.
Hence, effectual and clear communication is highly required between the members for managing
all the aspects in a prominent way(Reilly and Markenson, 2017).Due to the lack of having
effectual communication system business units face difficultyin managing the emergency
services or aspects.
In accordance with Leonard, Hughes and Pruitt (2017) at the time of natural disaster and
emergency care unit requires more bed, medicines and other aspects which are highly associated
with providing services to the patients. Moreover, care unit maintains standard bed by
considering the average level of requirements and availability of space. However, at the time of
emergency, manager of care organization faces difficulty in delivering high quality services to
the patients. In addition to this, waiting line also increased significantly at the time of emergency
due to having limited equipmentsor machineries for check up. Meacock and et.al., (2017)
claimed that care organization faces difficulty in managing the operation not only due to the
people who suffered from disastrous aspect but also from local people. Moreover, at the time of
emergency, local people also faces several healthrelated issues and require specific care
services(Horowitz, 2017).Hence, it is one of the main aspects due to which waiting line increases
to a great extent. Due to such aspect, careunit faces difficulty in coping up with the situation of
emergency.
Phillips and et.al., (2017) foundin their investigation that place at which emergency
created also impose problem in front of care organizations operated inUK. Moreover, care unit
is in position to offer only primary aid facility to the patientson such concerned place. It is not
possible for the health care organization to develop effectual setup and offer highly effectual care
services to the patients. In the recent times, government authority places orderto offer medical
services to people who either suffered from natural disaster situation such as earthquake storm
etc. or terrorists attack(Levy, Koch and Royne, 2017).In this, place at which undesirable

activities happened creates difficulty in managing theemergency situation. For
instance:Countries ofEuropean is always ready to help each other. Hence, if situation of natural
disaster occurred in Denmarkthen it is not possible for careorganizations of UK to deliver high
quality services at such place.
However, Darby and et.al., (2017) argued that care organizations can offer quality
services with the governmental support. Moreover, government authority provides care units
with all the possible resources which they require for offering services to the patients. Buttke and
et.al., (2017) stated that international relief organizations work in UK faces difficulty in the
management of emergency servicesbecause at this time care unit needs enough and skilled
personnel. At the time of emergency, to handle large number of patients care unit requires more
personnel as compared to daily need or level(Pescaroli and Kelman, 2017).Besides this,
competent personnel are another main requirement to handle the situation of emergencies.
Moreover, care personnel can handle the undesirable situation more effectually only when they
haveleadership, communication, analytical thinking and decision making ability (Speier,
Sherman and Speier, 2017). Moreover, if managers and senior authorities do not have ability to
give clear instructions to the subordinates then it may result into more issues. Along with this,
personnel of healthcare must have ability to take suitable decision in accordance with the
situation (Kligerman, Walmer and Bereknyei Merrell, 2017).In the absence of having all such
skills among the personnel care units face problem in managing or coping up with the emergency
situation.
In their own investigation, Bunn and et.al., (2017) presented that care organizations of
UK face issue in managing emergency due to the transportation issues. At the time of
emergency, care unit needs more ambulances for fulfilling the needsof patient.The rationale
behind this, at the time of natural disaster and terrorists attack people who requires medication
facility increases significantly.Hence, to save the life of individualscare unit requires more
ambulance (Gowing and et.al., 2017). Thus, due to the lack of having enough facility care unit
faces difficulty in offering service or facilities to the patients.

2.3 The current prevention strategies if any, that international relief organizations follow in
minimizing the risk of major healthcare deterioration following major disasters
In accordance with Remick and et.al., (2017) at the time of emergency care unit requires
to place high level emphasis on effective communication aspect. Moreover, communication is
the key which in turn helps in coordinating all the activities more effectually. Hence, at the time
of emergency by communicating each and every aspect with the team care unit can offer quality
services to the patients. However, on the critical note, D’Onofrio and et.al., (2017) said that
leadership is vital for managing the work process or aspects at the time of emergency. The
rationale behind this, during the condition of emergency individuals or care personnel
requiresguidanceabout how to manage work and overall situation. Moreover, at the time of
emergency need of care personnel increases to the significant level (Lin and et.al., 2017). Along
with this, effectual coordination is also required among the personnel to manage work process at
the time of disaster. Hence, by providing guidance to the personnel regarding working
aspectconcerned authoritycan improve the work process or aspects to the significant level.
On the other side, Robertson (2017)stated that by framing strategic and competent
planmanager of health care organization can make improvement in the work process or
operations top a great extent. Moreover, without having sound strategic framework care units
face difficulty in making their best efforts inthe right direction. Further, Bourgois and et.al.,
(2017) presented that by delegating the roles and responsibilities of personnel higher authority of
health careorganization canfacilitate smooth functioning of the business or work process and
aspects. Moreover, when roles and responsibilitiesof individuals are not delegated properly then
it may result into duplication of work. Thus, by assigning responsibilities to the individuals care
unit can ensure smooth functioning of the working process or aspects.

CHAPTER: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
Research methodology consists of tools and techniques that havebeen employed by the
researcher during whole study. With the motive to conduct investigation in the best possible
mannerscholaris required to prepare suitable methodology. Hence, in this, researcher
mentionsapproach, philosophy, type, data collection and analysis methods that have been used
for deriving suitable solution from issue.
3.2 Research type
Qualitative and quantitative are the main two types of research that can be undertaken by
researcher to resolve issue. In qualitative investigation, researcher presents solution by making
assessment of underlying facts or opinions. Hence, researcher can present solution of survey and
interview in an effectual way when qualitative investigation undertaken. On the other side,
quantitative investigation suits when facts and figures are analyzed. Hence, researcher can
evaluate the outcome of surveyin the best possible way when quantitative investigation is
conducted. In the present study, for investigating the role of international relief
organizations in preparing for, and responding to, major healthcare
emergencies qualitative research design has been selected by the researcher. In this, by
evaluating qualitative facts scholar would become able to present fair view of study.
3.3Research approach:
Inductive and deductive are the main two approaches that can be used by theresearcher
for evaluating research issue. Inductive approach is the one which starts with an observation and
ends with the generalization of new theoretical framework (lick, 2015). Hence, by conducting
evaluation of dataset researcher finds new theory. On the other side, in deductive
approach,researcher tests hypothesis developed accordingto the existing theoretical framework.
Hence, to evaluate the effective management and responses provided by International Relief
organizations during emergency and disaster inductive approach has been undertaken by the
researcher. Thus, researcher has presented findings and new theory by evaluating the specific
pattern or trend.

3.4Research philosophy
Philosophy of research is highly concerned with the assessment of ways in which data
will be gathered and analyzed by scholar. Research philosophy can be divided into two parts
such as interpretivism and positivism (Silverman, 2016). In this, selection of research philosophy
is highly influenced from the type investigation carried out by researcher (Mackey and Gass,
2015). In interpretivism philosophy, researcher finds solution by evaluating facts. On the
contrary to this, in positivism philosophy scholar identifies solution by conducting evaluation of
numeric and realistic facts or figures. Hence, interpretivism philosophy has been used by the
researcher to analyze qualitative issues. In accordance with such aspect, by interpreting
qualitative facts researcher can present the extent to which situation of emergency and
disasteraffects effectual management of health care services.
3.5Research type
To carry out research in an appropriate way, scholar is required to select suitable research
type out of two such as qualitative and quantitative. Hence, researcher selectsquantitativetype
whensolution of the issue will be determined through numeric facts and figures. On the other
hand, qualitative type helps in assessing the underlying reasons of issue. Hence, by evaluating
qualitative data researcher can present or buildhypothesis for future evaluation.For the present
study, qualitative research type has been selected by the scholar. Moreover, according to the
nature of issue such type highly suits to the study which in turn helps in assessing the issues
related with the better management when emergency situation occurs.
3.6Data collection
Primary and secondary are the main two types of data that can be undertaken by scholar
for the purpose of investigation. Data whichis collected by the researcher specifically to meet
the research purpose from survey, observation etc. methods known as primary data (Dunlap and
et.al., 2016). Primary data collection methods are highly effectual which in turn provides
assistance in gathering information according to issues which is going to be investigated. Hence,
by collecting suitable information in line with the research issue scholar can present fair view of
study. On the otherside, secondary data may be defined as one that publishedby some other
authorities. Thus, by evaluating journals and scholarly articles which are related to the research
topic data can be gathered by the scholar.

Hence, with the aim to derive suitable outcome data has been gathered by the researcher
from secondary data sources.Thus, books, journals and government reports have been evaluated
by the researcher to gather secondary data which are related to management of emergency
services in healthcare.This in turn helps in meeting the goals and objectives of present
investigation to a great extent.Thus, by using secondary data sources researcher has assessed the
role of International Relief organizations in preparing for and responding to manage the health
care services during emergency. By taking into account secondary data sources systematic
review has been conducted by the researcher.
3.7Data analysis
Data analysis may be served a process which is undertaken by the researcher to derive
suitable solution of issue from the gathered data set.By using suitable tools and techniques
according to the type of investigation undertaken researcher can present results in an appropriate.
Qualitative data set can be evaluated by the researcher in an effectual way by employing
thematic perception test technique. In this, researcher prepares theme and therebymakes
evaluation of respondent’s viewsthrough the means of results derived from literature review.
On the other side, in quantitative analysis scholar makesevaluation of data set by undertaking
chi-square, T and Z test, descriptive statistics, regression analysis tool. Such data analysis
technique helps in finding suitable solution only when numeric facts and figures are analyzed.
Thematic analysis technique has been selected by the researcher to evaluate or analyze
qualitative data set. On the basis of this aspect, researcher has done analysis of data by preparing
several themes according to the aims and objectives. Hence, systematicreview has been done by
theresearcherwith thehelp ofbrief thesis prepared in literature review section.In this way, by
considering the findings presented by different scholar’s researcher has assessed how
international relief care organizations prepare themselves and give response at the time of health
care emergency
3.8 Ethical considerations
In addition to this, authentic reference list has been prepared by the researcher to show
that work is highly authentic. This in turn shows thatcredit has been given by scholar to the
author of related source from where data is undertaken. Besides this, datahas properly been

rephrased by the researcher which in turn shows that findings are new rather than copied.Thus,
all the ethical aspects have been followed by the researcherto raise the effectiveness of study.
3.9 Validity and reliability
To ensure high level of validity data has been collected by the researcher from latest
sources. Study which has been published after the year of 2007 has been used by the
researcher.The reason behind using latest sources is that they offer highly effectual information
in line with the strategic business environment. In addition to this, to make the study high
reliable only those articles have been used by the researcher which is related to the emergency
management services.Moreover, specific articles provide highly authentic information regarding
the issue over others. Thus, suitable brief thesis has been prepared by the researcher by using
appropriate sourcesor articles related to emergency and disaster management.Further, all the
sources have properly been cited at the end of line and mid of the paragraph. This aspect
showsthat research study presented in not copied from anywhere. Along with this, it also shows
that findings of the study are new and appropriate.
3.10 Research limitations
There are mainly three elements such as time,money and availability of data set thathave
an impact on the effectiveness of study. In the present study, data has been gathered by the
scholar only from secondary sources. Moreover, Relief International organizations do not allow
for the investigation or research purpose. In addition to this, due to having limited monetary
resources systematic review has been conducted by the researcher. It is highly significant which
in turn helps in meetingthe goals more effectually on the basis of literature review section.In
addition to this, difficulty has been faced by the researcher in relation to the collection of data.
Moreover, there are several sites that cannot be accessed by the investigator easily. Thus, by
conducting in-depth investigation or research scholar has gathered data related to emergency and
disaster management.

CHAPTER 4: DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Data analysisis the process which lays high level of emphasis on arranging,evaluating
and analyzing gathered information through the means of specific tools.Thischapterof
dissertation furnishes information about theview pointsof various respondents which have been
selected for presented study. In this, bypreparing themes according to the research aims as well
as objectives systematic review has been conducted. Along with this, all thediscussion presented
in data analysis section hasclearlybeen supported from thesis prepared in the literature review
section.
Theme 1: Difficulties that are facing by International Relief organizations in preparing form and
responding to the services at the time of emergencies
In the recent times, situationin relation to disaster and emergency occurred more
frequently. The main causesbehind theoccurrence of emergency is undesirablewars, terrorist
attack etc. Further, flood, earthquake etc. are the main situations that come under the category of
disastrous situation. Both such aspects impose high level of difficulty infront of care
organizations. Due to unavailability of nurses they face difficulty in managing the situation of
emergency. This aspect can clearly be supported with the literature review section which in turn
presents that at the time of disaster and terrorist’sattacknurses require in terms of number
increases to the significant level. Besides this, health care professionals and nurse’s work incare
unit haveto offer services to both regular and additional patients at the time of emergency
occurrence.
Inaddition to this, it has been assessed thatplace is one of the main constraints which
imposes problem in front of professionals as well as care unit. Moreover, it is not possible for
care professional and concerned unit to give better treatment to thepatients where emergency
situation occurred. Hence, all such are the major issues that are facing by care professionals and
units at the time of emergency. Byconsidering all such aspects it can be stated that care units
which offer emergency services need to keep in mindthe issues associated with disaster and
emergency service management.This in turn enablescareorganization to develophighly
competent framework that helps in avoiding difficulties in an effectual way.

From evaluation, it has been found that care professionals face difficulty in managing the
situation of emergency due to the lack of having proper coordination. Moreover, at the time of
emergency care professionals and managers have to take quick action for offering better facilities
to the patients. Besides this, sometimes personnel also do not have idea about the activities
which they need to perform. Thus, clear guidance and instructions are highly required to
coordinate activities in the best possible way. Hence, in the absence of having clear plan or
framework there is duplication of efforts.
Along with this, it has been identified that at the time of disaster care unit requires more
equipment or resources as compared to the general situation. Hence, at the time of emergency
situationcare units’face difficulty due to the unavailabilityof enoughequipment as well as other
resources. Moreover, more rooms are required at the time of emergency because care unit has to
offer services to both existing and other individuals who suffered from the situation of disaster. It
is one of the main reasons due to which care organization faces difficulty in offering services to
the patients. Besides this, ambulance is another major resource which care unit requires more
during emergency. Thus, due to having limited vehicles, it is not possible for care unit to offer
effectual services to the patients. Besides this, issues in relation to the unavailability of enough
medicines and other equipment such as X-ray machine difficulty is facing by International relief
in delivering high quality services to the patients. Thus, it can be stated that unavailability of
enough resources may result into delay in treatment. In this way, difficulty faces by International
Relief at the time of disaster.

Theme2: Preventive strategies needs to be takenfor managing the situation ofdisaster
From secondarydata investigation, it has been assessed that there are several actions
which care unit needs to undertake for ensuring effectual management of disaster. It has been
found from the analysis thatby developing and maintaining effective relationship with other care
unitscan manage undesirable situation more effectually. Moreover, through the means of
combine effortscare organizations operated in UK would become able to deliver quality services
to patients during emergency. Further, care unitsrequireplacing emphasis on organizing training
sessions for personnel. Hence, by conducting training care organizationscan prepare personnel
for the undesirable situations which will arise in near future. Moreover, if personnel of care unit
does not have ability in relation to decision making and problem solving then it may result into
delay in treatment.Thus,with the help of skilled and competent workforcecare units would
become able to manage the situation of disaster more efficiently.
Further, care organization requires to lay high level of emphasis on employing risk
management strategy. It also has been found from secondary data analysis that by framing and
considering risk strategy care organization can deliver cost effective services to the patients. On
the basis of such aspect by making contingent plan care unit can cope up with undesirable
situation or emergency more effectually. Moreover, risk management plan contains information
regarding all the situations and ways to manage with it. Thus, by preparing highly competent
plan professionals work within care unit can deal with the situation of emergency in the best
possible way. Moreover, risk management plan provides deeper insight to care institution about
the manner in which they need to deal with the situation of emergency and disaster. Hence, by
considering such aspect manager of health care professionals undertake risk management
strategy or plan. In addition to this, by maintaining the record of disastrous situation and its
related impact careprofessional can develop suitable framework for the upcoming time period.
Moreover, records provide deeper insight about the aspects due to which concerned authority or
care unit failed tocope with the situation of disaster and emergency. Hence, by considering all
the reasons behind failure care unit would become able to develop highly competent plan.

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusion
From the above report, it has been concluded that there are several issues that are facing
by care organizations, UK at the time of responding health care emergencies. It can be revealed
from the report that at the time of emergency issues arise in relation to availability of ambulance,
care personnel, equipments, rooms etc. All such are the most common issues that have direct
impact on the management of services. Thus, to manage the situation of emergency it is highly
required for care organizations, UK to develop sound and competent framework. Besides this, it
can be inferred that through the means of leadership and sound communication system situation
of emergency can be managed bycareorganization, UK. It can be summarized from the outcome
of investigation that employees of the care unit are highly able to cope up with the situation of
emergency.It can be seen in the investigation report that care organization does not have enough
equipmentsto cope up with the emergency arises at the time of emergency.
The rationale behind this, at the time of emergency care personnel requires more
equipmentfor delivering better services to the patients. Hence, by preparing competent risk
management plan manager of care unit can deal with the situation of emergency or disaster more
effectually. It can be summarized from the report that careorganizations, UK place high level of
emphasis on the adoption of risk management strategy or framework.Moreover, risk
management strategies assist manager in taking strategic or suitable action at the time of
emergency.It also has been presented that managers face high level of issues in coordinating the
activities at the time of disaster due to the rise in number of patients. Besides this, place where
emergency occurs and care unit situated high differs. Due to such aspect, manager faces issue in
managing the operations in an effectual way. Thus, International relief organizations are required
to take significant action for managing activities and process at the timer of emergency in the
best possible way.

Recommendations
 It is recommended to International relief organizations to build effectual relationship with
other care organizations. By doing this, care unit can overcome the issue in relation to
unavailability of equipmentsin an effectual way.
 By organizing training sessions Islamic Relief International can enhance the skills and
competency level of personnel to a great extent. By providing specifictraining to
personnelcare unit can develop highly competent workforce. Moreover, at the time of
emergency effectual coordination among the entities are highly required. Hence, by
organizing training session care unit can enhance the communication skills of personnel.
Moreover, in the absence of having proper communication skillspersonnel face difficulty
in managing their activities.Thus, by improving the competency level of personnel
International relief organizations can attain success to a great extent.

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