Geospatial Assessment of Medical Emergency Response Competencies in the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta State

Abstract

This research on Medical Emergency Response and Management, conducted to
addresses the increasing prevalence of medical emergencies and the inadequacies
in response measures. Using the Federal University of Petroleum Resources as case
study, the research assessed medical emergency response resources against the
Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization Medical Emergency
Response Procedure criteria as standards to evaluate their sufficiency. Findings
revealed that the competency level of medical emergency response personnel at
FUPRE fell short of the criteria standard, particularly due to the absence of Tier
0 and Tier 1 competencies, as well as critical First Aid equipment such as
Automatic External Defibrillator. While 71.6% of respondents reported
recognizing or witnessing a medical emergency, only 9.5% were aware of the
emergency call number pertaining to medical emergencies. Statistical analysis
showed P-values of 1.96E-5 and 3.26654E-77 for Tiers 0 and 1 competency,
respectively, indicating a significant need for formal competency development, as
these values were below the 0.05 threshold. Consequently, the null hypotheses were
rejected, affirming the necessity for formal competency development training for
Tier 0 and Tier 1 MER personnel. The study concludes with recommendations for
management and government-driven policies to establish humanitarian
organizations, such as the Nigerian Red Cross, within public institutions to close
competency gaps. It also advocates for continuous education to raise awareness
and increase funding to address these deficiencies, in line with Sustainable
Development Goal 3, which focuses on promoting health and well-being for all.