Ausfall kritischer Infrastrukturen in deutschen Krankenhäusern

The results suggest that while larger hospitals are more likely to follow recommended crisis management structures and conduct regular exercises, smaller hospitals often lack the personnel and financial resources necessary for such preparations. This disparity underlines the need for tailored crisis management strategies that account for hospital size and available resources. In conclusion, the study underlines the importance of regular crisis management exercises to improve resilience and preparedness for infrastructure failures. It also calls for increased focus on water and wastewater contingency planning, which currently lags behind emergency power supply preparations in most hospitals. Policymakers and healthcare managers are encouraged to support hospitals, particularly smaller ones, with the necessary resources to implement effective crisis management structures and exercises.