For a project to be reliable, it cannot be based on guesswork. It needs a structured, detailed, and meticulous framework. We’ve designed a comprehensive checklist that goes far beyond a simple list of facilities. This is the exact tool we will use to evaluate hospitals, and we are sharing it with you to be completely transparent about our process.
Our framework is meticulously engineered to cover almost all major medical and traumatic emergencies, including the 31 time-critical scenarios identified by the globally-recognized IAED MPDS protocols. It’s a precise instrument for gathering data on a hospital’s true capabilities—from staffing and diagnostic tools to specialized trauma and cardiac care. By using this framework, we aim to provide you with an honest and accurate picture of a hospital’s readiness for nearly any emergency you might face.
1. General Hospital Information
- Hospital Name:
- Hospital Address:
- Emergency Contact Number:
- 24/7 Ambulance Receiving Point: (Yes/No)
- Total Hospital Beds:
2. Staffing and Availability (24/7)
Please indicate if the following personnel are available in-house 24/7, on-call, or not available.
- Emergency Medicine Physicians: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Trauma Surgeons: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- General Surgeons: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Orthopedic Surgeons: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Neurosurgeons: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Cardiologists: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Anesthesiologists: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Pediatric Specialists: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Endocrinologists: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- Psychiatrists: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
- OB/GYN Specialists: (In-house 24/7 / On-call / Not available)
3. Diagnostic Capabilities (24/7)
Please indicate if the following diagnostic services are available 24/7 in the hospital.
- In-house Lab Services: (Yes/No)
- If yes, can it perform critical blood tests (e.g., blood group, cross-matching) within 30 minutes? (Yes/No)
- X-Ray: (Yes/No)
- CT Scan: (Yes/No)
- MRI: (Yes/No)
- Ultrasound: (Yes/No)
4. Emergency Specializations & Service Levels
Please indicate the level of care available for these specific emergencies.
- Trauma Care:
- Is the hospital a designated Trauma Center? (Yes/No)
- If yes, what level? (Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3)
- Cardiac Emergencies (Heart Attack/Angina):
- Does the ED have a dedicated Chest Pain Protocol? (Yes/No)
- Can it perform immediate angioplasty (catheter lab available)? (Yes/No)
- Neurological Emergencies (Stroke/Seizure):
- Does the ED have a dedicated Stroke Protocol? (Yes/No)
- Can it administer clot-busting medication (tPA)? (Yes/No)
- Pediatric Emergencies:
- Does the hospital have a separate Pediatric Emergency Ward? (Yes/No)
- Are pediatric specialists available 24/7? (Yes/No)
- Burns:
- Can the ED manage critical burns? (Yes/No)
- Does the hospital have a dedicated Burns Ward? (Yes/No)
- Toxicology (Poisoning):
- Can the hospital manage severe poisoning cases? (Yes/No)
- Does it have an antidote for snake venom? (Yes/No)
- Diabetic Emergencies:
- Can the ED manage diabetic emergencies (e.g., DKA, insulin shock)? (Yes/No)
- Is there an in-house endocrinologist or specific protocol for these cases? (Yes/No)
- Psychiatric Emergencies:
- Can the ED manage psychiatric emergencies? (Yes/No)
- Does the hospital have a secure, dedicated area for psychiatric patients? (Yes/No)
- Maternity Emergencies:
- Can the ED manage obstetric emergencies (e.g., premature labor, severe bleeding)? (Yes/No)
- Is there a dedicated labor and delivery unit available 24/7? (Yes/No)
5. Equipment & Facilities
Please indicate if the following life-saving equipment is available and functional in the ED.
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator): (Yes/No)
- Multi-Lead ECG/EKG Monitor: (Yes/No)
- Portable Ventilator: (Yes/No)
- Portable Suction Machine: (Yes/No)
- Emergency Blood Bank: (Yes/No)
- If yes, is it available 24/7? (Yes/No)
This is our detailed framework—our roadmap for gathering the data that matters. It’s designed to be comprehensive and to give you a clear, honest picture of a hospital’s capabilities. It’s also important to note that this is a work in progress. As we learn more from our partners, the medical community, and you, our users, this framework will be refined and improved.