Volume : 11, Issue : 10, October – 2024
Title:
STANDARDS OF QUALITY, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, AND SAFETY IN AMBULANCE WORK
Authors :
AlQraad Mohammed Mana, Alqirad Hussain Mana, Al Sulaiman Mohammed Hammad, Mohammed Saleh Alyami, Fai Ayed Alshalwi, Saleh Hussein Ibrahim Al-Mayouf
Abstract :
Background: The demand for Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s ambulance services in Najran region is anticipated to continue increasing in demand due to the current ongoing rapid growth of population within the city. This has increased interest in the occupational health of emergency medical service workers at the branch since it directly affects their ability to respond to emergency services needs accordingly and deliver quality and safe services.
Aim: To identify the impact of quality standards on paramedics’ physical and mental health and provide recommendations for improving work quality and ensuring worker safety.
Methodology: Using a cross-sectional descriptive approach, the study collected data through a structured questionnaire distributed to 200 personnel at the Najran branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, with 134 valid responses analyzed using SPSS to assess correlations and regression relationships.
Results: Regression analysis of the data collected revealed that quality and safety standards significantly predicted reduced physical illness (R² = 0.096, p = 0.023 and p = 0.044) and accidents (R² = 0.126, p = 0.043 and p = 0.014), but had no significant impact on reducing physical injuries (R² = 0.012, p > 0.05). These measures also had weak explanatory power with no significant impacts on stress or anxiety (R² = 0.038, p = 0.973).
Conclusion: While safety measures effectively mitigate physical health risks for emergency medical service providers, comprehensive mental health interventions are necessary to address the holistic well-being of ambulance workers in high-stress environments.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press AlQraad Mohammed Mana et al., Standards Of Quality, Occupational Health, And Safety In Ambulance Work..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (10).
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