HSE440: Crisis Management

Krausburg, T., Bordini, R.H. & Dix, J. (2024). Modelling a chain of command in the incident command system using sequential characteristic function games. Ann Math Artif Intell 92, 925–951. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10472-023-09878-7

This article focuses specifically on the incident command system (ICS), which is a core framework for crisis management and assessment. It introduces a structured approach to modeling a chain of command, which is fundamental to understanding how crises are assessed and managed systematically. It likely provides practical and theoretical insights into decision-making processes during crises, making it directly applicable to the module's theme.

Atkinson, C. L. (2023). Local Government Emergency Management. Encyclopedia, 3(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia3010001

This article provides an overview of how local governments manage emergencies, including the foundational principles of emergency preparedness, response, and incident assessment. It covers the structures, roles, and tools used by local governments, which is essential for understanding how crises are assessed and addressed in real-world scenarios.

Broussard, G., Rubenstein, L.S., Robinson, C. et al. (2019). Challenges to ethical obligations and humanitarian principles in conflict settings: a systematic review. Int J Humanitarian Action 4, 15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41018-019-0063-x

This article addresses the ethical challenges in crisis situations, especially in conflict settings. While not focused solely on assessment methods, it provides important context on the complexities of decision-making during crises and how ethical considerations factor into assessing and responding to incidents.

Brall, C., Gille, F., Schlaufer, C. et al. (2024). Ethical challenges in policy making during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from an interview study with Swiss policymakers and scientists. BMC Med Ethics 25, 129. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01132-x

This article offers insights into ethical decision-making and policy development during a global crisis. It emphasizes assessment challenges and highlights how policymakers evaluate the unfolding degree of a crisis, which can serve as a real-world case study for the module.

Wright, A.M., Snowdon, A., Saunders, M., Trampas, D. (2024). The necessity of healthcare supply chain resilience for crisis preparedness. Healthcare Management Forum, 37(2), 95-100. https://doi.org/10.1177/08404704231207386

This article highlights the importance of resilience and preparedness, particularly in healthcare. It discusses how supply chain resilience contributes to effective crisis response, which is a key aspect of assessing the degree and scope of an unfolding incident.

Carmen, E., Fazey, I., Ross, H. et al. (2022). Building community resilience in a context of climate change: The role of social capital. Ambio 51, 1371–1387. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-021-01678-9

This article emphasizes building resilience and leveraging social capital in response to crises, particularly those driven by climate change. It provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how communities assess and respond to crises, offering a complementary perspective on assessment methods.

Ding B., Yang X., Gao T., Liu Z., & Sun Q. (2024). Confirmation of a measurement model for hospital supply chain resilience. Front. Public Health. 12:1369391. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1369391

This article focuses on resilience in hospital supply chains, which are critical during crises. It provides insights into how systems are assessed for their ability to handle emerging incidents, offering practical applications of incident assessment.

Bonell A., Badjie J., Jammeh S., Ali Z., et al. (2022). Grassroots and Youth-Led Climate Solutions From The Gambia. Front. Public Health 10:784915. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.784915

While focused on grassroots climate action, this article highlights methods for identifying and assessing risks and crises at a community level. It can serve as a unique perspective on how crisis unfolding is analyzed at smaller scales.