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Dr. Attila Hertelendy
Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA

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Journal article
Published: 30 June 2021 in The International Journal of Management Education
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Given the increasing frequency of and high risk inherent in crises, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) should include crisis leadership as part of their core program offerings. This study aims to explore if leadership courses are taught as either a core or elective course in Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited MBA programs, and if any of these programs teach crisis leadership courses specifically. Based on a web-based search of AACSB schools offering MBA programs, crisis leadership is minimally represented across MBA programs, with 3.2% of business schools examined including a crisis leadership course as part of their curricula. Leadership courses are more commonly included as part of MBA programs’ curricula, with 64.8% of business schools offering these courses. These leadership courses could set a foundation for MBA programs to begin embedding crisis leadership content specifically into their core curricula.

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Attila J. Hertelendy; Eric McNulty; Cheryl Mitchell; Jennifer Gutberg; Walfried Lassar; Polina Durneva; Devin Rapp. Crisis leadership: The new imperative for MBA curricula. The International Journal of Management Education 2021, 19, 100534 .

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Attila J. Hertelendy, Eric McNulty, Cheryl Mitchell, Jennifer Gutberg, Walfried Lassar, Polina Durneva, Devin Rapp. Crisis leadership: The new imperative for MBA curricula. The International Journal of Management Education. 2021; 19 (3):100534.

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Attila J. Hertelendy; Eric McNulty; Cheryl Mitchell; Jennifer Gutberg; Walfried Lassar; Polina Durneva; Devin Rapp. 2021. "Crisis leadership: The new imperative for MBA curricula." The International Journal of Management Education 19, no. 3: 100534.

Journal article
Published: 18 March 2021 in Sustainability
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The Hajj is a recurring annual mass gathering event with over three million attendants taking place at the same site for six days. During such events, major incidents and disasters can occur. It is crucial that Emergency Medical Services providers are sufficiently trained regarding disaster preparedness to respond appropriately. EMS-providers of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority who worked during the Hajj in 2016 were asked to complete a web-based survey, utilizing predetermined responses with 5-point Likert scale responses. Seven hundred respondents identified real disasters as the most common source of information about disaster preparedness and also indicated that a disaster management course was the most desired course for improving knowledge. The study has also highlighted a list of Life Support Courses providers feel should be offered as part of a disaster response training package. These findings highlight the importance of continuing education, which may be obtained through short, focused courses, or for small numbers of specialists through higher educational degrees, such as masters or doctorates. This study also examines the importance of media and its impact on increasing knowledge and awareness for EMS-providers. Consideration should be given to pairing novice providers with experienced personnel to disseminate knowledge and practical experience during Hajj missions. Simulated disaster drilling should be considered to introduce novices to the stress of mass casualty disaster response.

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Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Attila Hertelendy; Abdulmajeed Mobrad; Riyadh Alhazmi; Saqer Althunayyan; Michael Molloy; Krzysztof Goniewicz. Emergency Medical Providers’ Knowledge Regarding Disasters during Mass Gatherings in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3342 .

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Ahmed Al-Wathinani, Attila Hertelendy, Abdulmajeed Mobrad, Riyadh Alhazmi, Saqer Althunayyan, Michael Molloy, Krzysztof Goniewicz. Emergency Medical Providers’ Knowledge Regarding Disasters during Mass Gatherings in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (6):3342.

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Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Attila Hertelendy; Abdulmajeed Mobrad; Riyadh Alhazmi; Saqer Althunayyan; Michael Molloy; Krzysztof Goniewicz. 2021. "Emergency Medical Providers’ Knowledge Regarding Disasters during Mass Gatherings in Saudi Arabia." Sustainability 13, no. 6: 3342.

Journal article
Published: 02 February 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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This study used a descriptive cross-sectional methodology to measure healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and willingness to respond to a flood scenario in Saudi Arabia. A validated survey was distributed to collect data using a convenience sampling technique through multiple social media platforms. A total of 227 participants were included in this study: 52% of them were aged between 26 to 34 years, 74% were residents from Riyadh, and 52.4% worked in nursing divisions. A significant number of respondents (73.2%) had positive perceptions towards their hospitals’ ability to provide an effective response to a flood, 89% were willing to report to work following a flood, and 90% of participants reported the need to develop both guidelines and training for flood disaster preparedness. Preparation and successful flood mitigation in the hospital setting requires staff that have both knowledge and training in emergency management. One way to obtain such readiness is through competency-based training, including both table-top and full-scale live exercises. Although the willingness to respond to such a flooding emergency was high among staff, the development of guidelines and educational programs is needed in order to develop the competencies and skills sets to improve disaster preparedness response and preparedness efforts.

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Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani; Abdulaziz Alakeel; Ahmad Hecham Alani; Mohammad Alharbi; Abdullah Almutairi; Tahani Alonaizi; Riyadh A. Alhazmi; Sultan M. Alghadeer; Abdulmajeed M. Mobrad; Krzysztof Goniewicz; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Attila J. Hertelendy. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Flood Emergency Preparedness among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1329 .

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Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani, Abdulaziz Alakeel, Ahmad Hecham Alani, Mohammad Alharbi, Abdullah Almutairi, Tahani Alonaizi, Riyadh A. Alhazmi, Sultan M. Alghadeer, Abdulmajeed M. Mobrad, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Amir Khorram-Manesh, Attila J. Hertelendy. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Flood Emergency Preparedness among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1329.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani; Abdulaziz Alakeel; Ahmad Hecham Alani; Mohammad Alharbi; Abdullah Almutairi; Tahani Alonaizi; Riyadh A. Alhazmi; Sultan M. Alghadeer; Abdulmajeed M. Mobrad; Krzysztof Goniewicz; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Attila J. Hertelendy. 2021. "A Cross-Sectional Study on the Flood Emergency Preparedness among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1329.

Journal article
Published: 24 December 2020 in Healthcare
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The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has a direct and indirect effect on the different healthcare systems around the world. In this study, we aim to describe the impact on the utilization of emergency medical services (EMS) in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. We studied cumulative data from emergency calls collected from the SRCA. Data were separated into three periods: before COVID-19 (1 January–29 February 2020), during COVID-19 (1 March–23 April 2020), and during the Holy Month of Ramadan (24 April–23 May 2020). A marked increase of cases was handled during the COVID-19 period compared to the number before pandemic. Increases in all types of cases, except for those related to trauma, occurred during COVID-19, with all regions experiencing increased call volumes during COVID-19 compared with before pandemic. Demand for EMS significantly increased throughout Saudi Arabia during the pandemic period. Use of the mobile application ASAFNY to request an ambulance almost doubled during the pandemic but remained a small fraction of total calls. Altered weekly call patterns and increased call volume during the pandemic indicated not only a need for increased staff but an alteration in staffing patterns.

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Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Attila J. Hertelendy; Sultana Alhurishi; Abdulmajeed Mobrad; Riyadh Alhazmi; Mohammad Altuwaijri; Meshal Alanazi; Raied Alotaibi; Krzysztof Goniewicz. Increased Emergency Calls during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A National Retrospective Study. Healthcare 2020, 9, 14 .

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Ahmed Al-Wathinani, Attila J. Hertelendy, Sultana Alhurishi, Abdulmajeed Mobrad, Riyadh Alhazmi, Mohammad Altuwaijri, Meshal Alanazi, Raied Alotaibi, Krzysztof Goniewicz. Increased Emergency Calls during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A National Retrospective Study. Healthcare. 2020; 9 (1):14.

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Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Attila J. Hertelendy; Sultana Alhurishi; Abdulmajeed Mobrad; Riyadh Alhazmi; Mohammad Altuwaijri; Meshal Alanazi; Raied Alotaibi; Krzysztof Goniewicz. 2020. "Increased Emergency Calls during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A National Retrospective Study." Healthcare 9, no. 1: 14.

Journal article
Published: 24 September 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Suicide is one of the ten most common causes of death in the world. Of all deaths from suicide, 22% can be attributed to the use of alcohol, which means that every fifth suicide would not occur if alcohol were not consumed by the population. People under the influence of alcohol choose more radical and effective methods of dying by suicide, e.g., throwing themselves under a moving vehicle, such as a train. The presented analysis aimed to determine important risk factors affecting railway suicide in Poland and their relation to the state of alcohol intoxication of the victims, and the relationship between ethyl alcohol consumption and the phenomenon of suicide. Documentation obtained from the Department of Forensic Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw, in the form of death registers and forensic medical records concerning examination and autopsy, was analyzed. This made it possible to identify suicide victims from among pedestrian victims of railway accidents recorded during the period under study. The research was carried out using unidimensional and multidimensional statistical analyses with IBM SPSS Statistics, version 25. Sober suicide victims were statistically significantly older than victims under the influence of alcohol; alcohol concentration was correlated with the age of the victims—the older the victims were, the higher the alcohol concentration. A significantly higher number of deaths attributed to suicide by sober victims was observed in autumn compared to other seasons. Multidimensional analysis showed a statistically significant effect of age and season on the probability of dying by suicide under the influence of alcohol—this probability decreases with the age of the victims and is also significantly lower in autumn. The observed relationship between age and the presence of alcohol in suicide victims can be the cause of railway suicides. Knowledge of the mechanisms of seasonal variability of suicidal behavior can help to develop effective strategies to prevent railway suicides. It is necessary to improve the system of reporting railway suicides, as only reliable statistics provide the possibility of assessing both the scale of the problem and the effectiveness of actions taken.

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Dorota Lasota; Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Paweł Krajewski; Dagmara Mirowska-Guzel; Krzysztof Goniewicz; Attila J. Hertelendy; Riyadh A. Alhazmi; Witold Pawłowski; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Mariusz Goniewicz. Alcohol and the Risk of Railway Suicide. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7003 .

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Dorota Lasota, Ahmed Al-Wathinani, Paweł Krajewski, Dagmara Mirowska-Guzel, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Attila J. Hertelendy, Riyadh A. Alhazmi, Witold Pawłowski, Amir Khorram-Manesh, Mariusz Goniewicz. Alcohol and the Risk of Railway Suicide. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (19):7003.

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Dorota Lasota; Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Paweł Krajewski; Dagmara Mirowska-Guzel; Krzysztof Goniewicz; Attila J. Hertelendy; Riyadh A. Alhazmi; Witold Pawłowski; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Mariusz Goniewicz. 2020. "Alcohol and the Risk of Railway Suicide." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 19: 7003.

Journal article
Published: 14 July 2020 in Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
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The co-occurrence of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic creates complex dilemmas for protecting populations from these intersecting threats. Climate change is likely contributing to stronger, wetter, slower-moving, and more dangerous hurricanes. Climate-driven hazards underscore the imperative for timely warning, evacuation, and sheltering of storm-threatened populations – proven life-saving protective measures that gather evacuees together inside durable, enclosed spaces when a hurricane approaches. Meanwhile, the rapid acquisition of scientific knowledge regarding how COVID-19 spreads has guided mass anti-contagion strategies, including lockdowns, sheltering at home, physical distancing, donning personal protective equipment, conscientious handwashing, and hygiene practices. These life-saving strategies, credited with preventing millions of COVID-19 cases, separate and move people apart. Enforcement coupled with fear of contracting COVID-19 have motivated high levels of adherence to these stringent regulations. How will populations react when warned to shelter from an oncoming Atlantic hurricane while COVID-19 is actively circulating in the community? Emergency managers, health care providers, and public health preparedness professionals must create viable solutions to confront these potential scenarios: elevated rates of hurricane-related injury and mortality among persons who refuse to evacuate due to fear of COVID-19, and the resurgence of COVID-19 cases among hurricane evacuees who shelter together.

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James M. Shultz; James P. Kossin; Attila J. Hertelendy; Fredrick Burkle; Craig Fugate; Ronald Sherman; Johnna Bakalar; Kim Berg; Alessandra Maggioni; Zelde Espinel; Duane E. Sands; Regina C. Larocque; Renee N. Salas; Sandro Galea. Mitigating the Twin Threats of Climate-Driven Atlantic Hurricanes and COVID-19 Transmission. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 2020, 14, 494 -503.

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James M. Shultz, James P. Kossin, Attila J. Hertelendy, Fredrick Burkle, Craig Fugate, Ronald Sherman, Johnna Bakalar, Kim Berg, Alessandra Maggioni, Zelde Espinel, Duane E. Sands, Regina C. Larocque, Renee N. Salas, Sandro Galea. Mitigating the Twin Threats of Climate-Driven Atlantic Hurricanes and COVID-19 Transmission. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2020; 14 (4):494-503.

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James M. Shultz; James P. Kossin; Attila J. Hertelendy; Fredrick Burkle; Craig Fugate; Ronald Sherman; Johnna Bakalar; Kim Berg; Alessandra Maggioni; Zelde Espinel; Duane E. Sands; Regina C. Larocque; Renee N. Salas; Sandro Galea. 2020. "Mitigating the Twin Threats of Climate-Driven Atlantic Hurricanes and COVID-19 Transmission." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 14, no. 4: 494-503.

Brief report
Published: 09 July 2020 in Healthcare
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In the event of a crisis, rapid and effective assistance for victims is essential, and in many cases, medical assistance is required. To manage the situation efficiently, it is necessary to have a proactive management system in place that ensures professional assistance to victims and the safety of medical personnel. We evaluated the perceptions of students and graduates in public health studies at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland, concerning their preparation and management skills for crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This pilot study was conducted in March 2020; we employed an online survey with an anonymous questionnaire that was addressed to students and graduates with an educational focus in healthcare organization and management. The study involved 55 people, including 14 men and 41 women. Among the respondents, 41.8% currently worked in a healthcare facility and only 21.7% of them had participated in training related to preparation for emergencies and disasters in their current workplace. The respondents rated their workplaces’ preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic at four points. A significant number of respondents stated that if they had to manage a public health emergency, they would not be able to manage the situation correctly and not be able to predict its development. Managers of healthcare organizations should have the knowledge and skills to manage crises. It would be advisable for them to have been formally educated in public health or healthcare administration. In every healthcare facility, it is essential that training and practice of performing medical procedures in full personal protective equipment (PPE) be provided. Healthcare facilities must implement regular training combined with practical live scenario exercises to prepare for future crises.

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Patrycja Misztal-Okońska; Krzysztof Goniewicz; Attila Hertelendy; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Riyadh Alhazmi; Mariusz Goniewicz. How Medical Studies in Poland Prepare Future Healthcare Managers for Crises and Disasters: Results of a Pilot Study. Healthcare 2020, 8, 202 .

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Patrycja Misztal-Okońska, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Attila Hertelendy, Amir Khorram-Manesh, Ahmed Al-Wathinani, Riyadh Alhazmi, Mariusz Goniewicz. How Medical Studies in Poland Prepare Future Healthcare Managers for Crises and Disasters: Results of a Pilot Study. Healthcare. 2020; 8 (3):202.

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Patrycja Misztal-Okońska; Krzysztof Goniewicz; Attila Hertelendy; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Ahmed Al-Wathinani; Riyadh Alhazmi; Mariusz Goniewicz. 2020. "How Medical Studies in Poland Prepare Future Healthcare Managers for Crises and Disasters: Results of a Pilot Study." Healthcare 8, no. 3: 202.

Review
Published: 08 May 2020 in Sustainability
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COVID-19 has proven to be a formidable challenge for many countries in the European Union to manage effectively. The European Union has implemented numerous strategies to face emerging issues. Member States have adopted measures such as the closure of borders and significant limitations on the mobility of people to mitigate the spread of the virus. An unprecedented crisis coordination effort between Member States has facilitated the ability to purchase equipment, personal protective equipment, and other medical supplies. Attention has also been focused on providing substantive money for research to find a vaccine and promote effective treatment therapies. Financial support has been made available to protect worker salaries and businesses to help facilitate a return to a functional economy. Lessons learned to date from COVID-19 in the European Union are many; the current crisis highlights the need to think about future pandemics from a population-based management approach and apply outside the box critical thinking. Due to the complexity, intensity, and frequency of complex disasters, global leaders in healthcare, government, and business will need to pivot from siloed approaches to decision-making to embrace multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary levels of cooperation. This cooperation requires courage and leadership to recognize that changes are necessary to avoid making the same mistakes we have planned countless times on avoiding. This study focuses on the European Union’s initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, starting with how the European Union first learned and processed the global information arising out of China, followed by the incremental population-based medicine/management decisions made that currently are defining the European Union’s capacity and capability. The capacity to organize, deliver, and monitor care to a specific clinical population under a population-based management target includes strict social distancing strategies, contact testing and tracing, testing for the virus antigen and its antibodies, isolation, and treatment modalities such as new mitigating medications, and finally, a vaccine.

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Krzysztof Goniewicz; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Attila J. Hertelendy; Mariusz Goniewicz; Katarzyna Naylor; Jr. Frederick M. Burkle. Current Response and Management Decisions of the European Union to the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Review. Sustainability 2020, 12, 3838 .

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Krzysztof Goniewicz, Amir Khorram-Manesh, Attila J. Hertelendy, Mariusz Goniewicz, Katarzyna Naylor, Jr. Frederick M. Burkle. Current Response and Management Decisions of the European Union to the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Review. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (9):3838.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Krzysztof Goniewicz; Amir Khorram-Manesh; Attila J. Hertelendy; Mariusz Goniewicz; Katarzyna Naylor; Jr. Frederick M. Burkle. 2020. "Current Response and Management Decisions of the European Union to the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Review." Sustainability 12, no. 9: 3838.