Analysis The Preparedness of Inche Abdoel Moeis Hospital Samarinda in Facing Disasters

Introduction: Hospitals have an important role in local and regional disaster management. Inche Abdoel Moeis is a general hospital belonging to the regional government, which can be the center for disaster management(1). This study aims to assess the preparedness of Inche Abdoel Moeis Hospital in dealing with disasters in terms of hazards, structural safety, non-structural safety, and emergency and disaster management. Methods: Qualitative research was conducted at the Inche Abdoel Moeis Hospital Samarinda from January to October 2022, with purposive sampling. The data was collected by interview, observation, and document review based on the Hospital Safety Index. A triangulation method was used to ensure the validity of the data. Results: The hospital safety index was low, thus requiring immediate intervention for disaster preparedness. Conclusions: Several suggestions for improvement have been written to improve hospital building structural safety, non-structural building safety, and emergency and disaster management.