Data of Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The data set provided structural safety assessment, non-structural safety assessment, functional aspect, and overall hospital safety index. This study assesses the disaster preparedness and safety of 14 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across four regencies/cities in North Sumatera Province, Indonesia, using the World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization (WHO/PAHO) Hospital Safety Index (HSI) for small and medium hospitals. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from 2020 to 2024 using purposive sampling. Fourteen PHCs were selected based on regional risk exposure. Data collection followed HSI 4th edition guidelines, encompassing 166 indicators across four modules: geographic, structural, non-structural, and functional safety. Tools included document reviews, interviews, focus groups, and observations by a multidisciplinary team. Scores were assigned using a 3-point scale (0 = low, 0.5 = average, 1 = high) and analyzed through univariate analysis. Facilities were categorized as Category A (HSI ≥ 0.66), B (0.36–0.65), or C (≤ 0.35). Among the 14 PHCs, only three facilities (21.4%) fell under Category A, indicating readiness to function during disasters. Seven PHCs (50%) were classified under Category B, showing moderate capacity with notable vulnerabilities. The remaining four PHCs (28.6%) were in Category C, indicating critical safety gaps and inability to operate safely during emergencies.