以電腦模擬軟體驗證醫療照護機構之火災應變與疏散

Verification of Fire Response and Evacuation in Healthcare Facilities Using Computer Simulation Software

醫院建築複雜，火災時災害控制與持續運作同等重要，須考量會交互影響的軟體、硬體、空間與人的因素。法規《建築技術規則》、《各類場所消防安全設備設置標準》，不足以應付現代醫療的進展，加上專業隔閡，演習無法驗證實際的效果，電腦模擬有低成本、高效率，可量身訂作反覆驗證調整改善應變程序的優點。

建模的基本要素，包含空間與路徑、資源狀態、工作負荷、時間及價值主張。SIMFIRE流程分成空間的訪視與應變釐清、建模除錯及產出成果數據、將成果與單位進行溝通等三步驟。可考慮空間條件不足的重症單位、醫療作業複雜、避難路徑複雜、空間進行整修或用途變更前可預先評估成效進行此專案，融合消防及應變管理機制，整合各層面要素，發揮最大的功效。

 

Hospital buildings are complex, and during a fire, damage control and continuity of operation are equally important. It is necessary to consider the interacting factors of software, hardware, environment, and people. Regulations such as the Building Technical Regulations and the Standard for Installation of Fire Safety Devices based on Use and Occupancy are insufficient to address the advancements in modern healthcare. Additionally, professional gaps hinder effective drills, making it difficult to verify real-world effectiveness. Computer simulations offer advantages such as low cost, high efficiency, and the ability to be customized for repeated validation and adjustment, improving emergency response procedures.

The fundamental elements of modeling include space and pathways, resource status, workload, time, and value proposition. The SIMFIRE process consists of three steps: site inspection and emergency clarification, model debugging and data output, and communication of results with relevant units. This project can be considered for critical care units with limited space, complex medical operations, intricate evacuation routes, or before renovations or changes in space usage to assess effectiveness in advance. By integrating fire safety and emergency management mechanisms and consolidating various factors, the project can maximize its effectiveness.