A Preliminary Study on Prepared Culture Amongst Healthcare Practitioners for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency in Malaysia

This article highlighted prepared culture amongst healthcare practitioners in managing radiological emergency. The respondents are healthcare practitioners from selected government hospital and departments. Data are collected through interviews and observations for three months. They were analyzed using content analysis. There are two incidents involving radiation spillages. The parties differ in opinion towards preparedness culture and give varying reasons in response. Knowledge, skill and culture are fundamental factors that could promote a prepared culture. Considering the critical roles of healthcare practitioners, the study recommends for further study on the evaluation of preparedness level amongst healthcare practitioners for nuclear and radiological emergency.