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Maturing Into High-Functioning Health-Care Coalitions: A Qualitative Nationwide Study of Emergency Preparedness and Response Leadership
- Source :
- Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness; January 2023, Vol. 17 Issue: 1
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- AbstractObjective:Health-Care Coalitions (HCCs) provide an important emergency response safety net function across the United States in preparedness and responses to disasters. A key challenge is the variation in the maturity and operational readiness of HCCs. The purpose of this study was to identify key tenets that define high-functioning HCCs and help mature HCCs into a higher-functioning state of operations.Methods:This was a qualitative study based on grounded theory methodology using semi-structured interviews for data collection and thematic analysis. Participants were stakeholders (n= 39) of HCCs from across the United States at local, state, and federal levels.Results:Through an institutional logics lens, the 3 key attributes for high functioning-HCCs were identified as (1) having an established and growing partnership, (2) being value-driven culture, and (3) being response ready. In addition, 3 logics were deemed essential for guiding HCCs: sources of governance, sources of partner engagement, and sources of sustainability. Participant responses describe the importance of these attributes and logics in influencing decision-making processes, supporting a community’s resilience during a disaster, and fostering robust relationships among community partners.Conclusions:Addressing these attributes and logics in planning and management of HCCs can help establish the foundation for partner collaborations and high-functioning HCCs.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19357893 and 1938744X
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs62137587
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2022.13