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Pharmacy Safety and Occupational Health: Crisis and Disaster Management

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International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2023, 12, 3, 129-137.
Published: February 2024
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Naif Saleh Alamri, Badriya Mufflih Alrasheedi, Mohannad Ali Abu-Sabah, Abdulah Khalid Al-Otaibi, Mohammed Hakami, Samah Mukhlef Alzaid, Rola AL Kenani, Ammar Ali AlAbdullatif, Areej Abdullah Al Jasser, and Ibrahim Ali Al Mughira. 
Author(s) affiliations:

Yousef Ahmed Alomi*
BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor, and Data Analyst, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Naif Saleh Alamri,
Bachelor of Engineering Director General of the General Administration of Security and Safety, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Badriya Mufflih Alrasheedi,
Bsc. Diploma Health Security General Administration of Security and Safety, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Mohannad Ali Abu-Sabah,
Diploma Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management Administration, General Administration of Security and Safety, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Abdulah Khalid Al-Otaibi,
Bachelor of Engineering Assistant Director General for Projects & Safety Affairs, General Administration of Security and Safety, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Mohammed Hakami,
Ph. D Occupational Safety and Health Consultant, General Administration of Security and Safety, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Samah Mukhlef Alzaid,
Bsc. Pharm, Msc Clin. Pharm Clinical Pharmacist in NICU, Maternity and Children Hospital-Aljouf, Ministry of Health, Sakaka, SAUDI ARABIA.

Rola AL Kenani,
BSc. Pharm, SSC-PhP Nephrology Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Ammar Ali AlAbdullatif,
Bsc. Pharm, Pharmaceutical Care Services, Ministry of the National Guard- Health Affairs, Dammam, SAUDI ARABIA.

Areej Abdullah Al Jasser,
Bsc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, Director , Total Quality Management Services, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Budaydah, SAUDI ARABIA.

Ibrahim Ali Al Mughira,
Bachelor of Emergency Administration & Planning, Msc of Emergency Management & Homeland Security General Director Assistant of Security Affairs, General Administration of Security and Safety, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Abstract

Objectives: To the Crisis and Disaster Management policy and procedures in pharmacy practice as a new initiative in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a narrative review of pharmacy practice’s Crisis and Disaster Management policy and procedures. Literature searched various databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. The search period is from the 1960s until 06 December 2023. The term is in full-text English and includes Case Reports, Classical Articles, Clinical Conferences, Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials, Evaluation Studies, Government Publications, Guidelines, meta-analyses, Observational Studies, Practice Guidelines, Randomized Controlled Trials, Reviews, Systematic Reviews, with Humans subject. All hospital or community pharmacy services are included in a search term. Besides, the National and international guidelines of general occupational safety and health in hospital practice. The committee of pharmacy accounting policy and procedures formulated and consisted of various expert members. That includes clinical pharmacists, occupational safety specialists, Crisis and Disaster Management, and fire safety experts. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member by the second member were reviewed and corrected. The third revision was by the occupational safety and health specialist. The topic emphasizes the Crisis and Disaster Management of the Pharmacy policy. Results: Crisis and Disaster Management in pharmacy practice indicates its preparation for an emergency position at a particular time, indicating its assets, competent pharmacy human resources, and related material. The Crisis and Disaster Management consisted of the General concept of crisis and disaster management and the Content of Pharmacy crisis and disaster management (Planning, Implementation, Execution, Training and Education, Exercise and test, Maintenance, and improvement). Conclusion: The Crisis and Disaster Management in pharmacy practice policy and procedures is a new initiative project for pharmacy career professionals. Crisis and disaster management in pharmacy practice improve public demand during healthcare emergencies and risk management decisions. In addition, it encourages pharmacists to participate in public voluntary and charitable activities at various places in healthcare institutions. Therefore, the Crisis and Disaster Management in pharmacy practice policy and procedures policy is highly recommended for implementation in the pharmacy business in Saudi Arabia.
 
Keywords: Crisis, Disaster, Management, Pharmacy, Safety, Saudi Arabia.