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The increasing frequency of seismic events highlights the need for improved seismic resistance in buildings. This study investigates the potential benefits of implementing smart base-isolation systems composed of base-isolation devices and Magneto-Rheological (MR) elastomers. The proposed system provides a semi-active solution to reduce the impact of earthquakes by adjusting its properties based on external stimuli. A smart base-isolation model was developed to simulate the behavior of MR elastomers accurately.Numerical simulations were conducted on a five-story building subjected to various earthquake loadings, demonstrating the efficacy of the system in reducing floor accelerations and inter-story drifts during near-fault and long-duration earthquakes over a broad range of magnitudes. The simulation results suggest that the proposed system could be an effective way to enhance the seismic resistance of buildings and mitigate the damage caused by future seismic events.The recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, which occurred in February 2023, highlights the urgent need for developing effective seismic resistance strategies. Smart base-isolation systems could play a crucial role in enhancing the earthquake resistance of structures, potentially reducing the impact of seismic events on buildings and communities.In conclusion, by adopting innovative and advanced technologies, we can effectively prepare for and mitigate the impact of earthquakes on our communities. Such proactive measures are crucial in ensuring the safety and resilience of our built environment in the face of inevitable natural disasters.Keywords: earthquake-resistant building, smart base-isolation, MR elastomers, numerical study, seismic performance, semi-active system., The 28th IUGG General Assembly (IUGG2023) (Berlin 2023)

Background: Patient safety is one of the main components of good-quality health services. The main objective of this study is to explore the most effective factors relating to patient safety in Iran.Methods: This qualitative study was done using content analysis. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Through purposive sampling, 14 participants were selected by experts who were familiar with the patient safety friendly hospital program. Interviews were recorded and then analyzed by framework analysis using MAXQDA software.Results: Of 2,474 initial codes, 10 main themes and 53 sub-themes were identified, including importance of human resources; organization and management; interactions and teamwork; medication; equipment and physical environment; patient-related factors; patient safety and quality improvement; the importance of documentation; assessment and monitoring; medical errors; barriers and challenges.Conclusion: Factors affecting patient safety can be divided into two groups: facilitators and barriers. Hospitals can improve the implementation of patient safety standards, reduce the adverse events and enhance patient safety by strengthening facilitating factors, such as providing human resources, adequate medical equipment and facilities, increasing employee participation in quality improvement programs, improving staff training, communicating with patients and their families, and addressing the existing challenges and barriers.[Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2019; 33(2):73-80]Key words: Patient safety, safety, patient, patient's safety friendly hospitals, hospital

Introduction: Hospitals are the best ground for providing health promotion and prevention services besides health care services. This study aimed to determine the impact of establishing standards of health promoting hospitals on hospitals' indicators in one of the public hospitals of Iran. Materials and methods: This research was a case-control study that included Fatemieh (case group) and Khatam-Al-Anbia (control group) hospitals. The standards of health promoting hospitals were established as independent variables in the case hospital. The collected data were related to the indicators of neonatal mortality, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), patient satisfaction and patient education in both hospitals in the second half of 1391(20122013) and the first half of 1392(2013). Then, SPSS version 16 was used to analyze the data through Chi-Square and t tests and the results were displayed as comparing tables. Results: With regard to establishing standards of health promoting hospitals in the case hospital the total score of these standards was 72.26±4.1. The results indicated that establishing health promoting standards did not affect the neonatal mortality rate while it significantly affected success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient satisfaction and the mean scores of patient education (P=0.001). Conclusion: Preliminary results after establishing standards of health promoting hospitals represented positive effects in the case hospital and these standards led to improvement of some indicators.