Disaster Preparedness Healthcare Facilities in Frankfurt (Germany)

Introduction and Purpose/Objectives: Worldwide, weather and climate-related disasters have increased fivefold in the past 50 years (UNRIC n.d.) and almost tenfold in recent years (cf. WELTHUNGERHILFE n.d.; BMEL 2021). In Germany, flood-related natural disasters are primarily responsible for damage and deaths. In addition, the Covid 19 pandemic has also led to massive changes in the care of people in need of care. In Germany, the prevention and management of crises and disasters in healthcare facilities is largely regulated by law. There is currently no systematic training in this area. The acute crisis and disaster situations in Germany have highlighted the high demand for appropriately trained, expert nursing staff.