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http://dx.doi.org/10.18807/jsrs.2022.12.4.072

Improvement of funeral home services in preparation for national disasters  

JeungSun Lee (Eulji University, Department of Mortuary Science)
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Journal of Service Research and Studies / v.12, no.4, 2022 , pp. 72-81 More about this Journal
Abstract
As new disasters such as COVID-19, MERS, and earthquakes appear in modern society, the nation's ability to manage uncertain risks is becoming more important. The government is promoting a disaster safety management policy closely related to daily life by reinforcing on-site response capabilities. Therefore, in order to respond more effectively to disasters that have recently been enlarged, complicated, and delocalized, there is a limit to only disaster-related organizations in the public sector. It is necessary to check it and find ways to develop it. In the event of an unpredictable national disaster or infection, the government needs disaster safety management measures closely related to daily life. Accordingly, as an efficient response and strategy such as procedures and methods for funeral support at the scene of a national disaster were needed, a designated funeral home was introduced. In the event of a major disaster, a large number of casualties that exceed the daily work level of the relevant department occur and rapid changes in relief, medical care, funeral and administrative procedures occur accordingly. The purpose of this study is to derive basic operating directions and prompt funeral support plans for funeral homes designated for national disaster preparedness.
Keywords
National Disaster Preparedness Designated Funeral Home; Mass Death; Infection; Disaster Management; Funeral Support;
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