The KAEPacity Study Analyzes Hospital Emergency and Disaster Plans From Hospitals Across Germany to Evaluate How Well Hospitals Are Prepared for Crises and Disasters Organizational Structures Communication Leadership Training Are Examined Within These Plans No Medical Intervention is Performed
KAEPacity - Eine Vergleichende Analyse Der Krankenhausalarm- Und Einsatzpläne (KAEP) Deutscher Krankenhäuser
Lea Kölsch
319 participants
Mar 9, 2026
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Summary
Hospital Emergency and Disaster Plans (Krankenhausalarm- und Einsatzplan-KAEP) are a central component of hospital preparedness in Germany. Despite national and international recommendations, considerable variability exists in structure, responsibilities, communication pathways, and training concepts across hospitals. This study aims to systematically analyze and compare KAEP documents from German hospitals using a structured qualitative and quantitative document analysis. The goal is to identify strengths, deficits, institutional influencing factors, and best-practice elements to support evidence-based improvements and harmonization of hospital emergency planning.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- German hospitals with a documented KAEP Institutional consent to provide KAEP documents for analysis
Exclusion Criteria1
- Hospitals declining participation Specialized facilities without emergency or acute care services (e.g., rehabilitation clinics)
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NCT07440329