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Quality and impact of patient safety in the hospital financial result - Santa Casa de Misericordia de Maceió Dácio Guimarães Borges, Luiz Cláudio Ramos de Albuquerque

Summary



This study points out some tools used in financial management processes of the Santa Casa de Misericordia de Maceió, in order to provide, with the results, some parameters that show the impact of Quality and Safety in the financial results of the said Hospital Organization. Among the found parameters are related: Surgical Safety Protocol, Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program, Aspiration Prevention Protocol ID Protocol and treatment of sepsis and severe sepsis prevention, VTE Prevention Protocol, all monitored with key indicators. The financial management of the hospital demarcates points assessment costs versus quality care using as parameters: evolution of stay, antibiotic consumption, standardization of surgical time, hospital admissions and average earnings per medical procedure and service, being practiced the integration of clinical staff financial results / assistance combined with monitoring the effectiveness rate of each tool.

Introduction


In the current economic panorama it is necessary to review processes. Management for Quality focusing on patient safety enables hospital managers to base their decision-making process on reliable information. The Santa Casa de Misericordia de Maceió, accredited since 2009, has been implementing tools aimed at the effectiveness of its processes, with the integration of electronic systems to the deployment of managed care protocols. In this context, the values of information serve as support to patients, ensuring the sustainability of the organization, reducing mortality rate, higher bed occupancy and reduced fixed costs.


Methodology


This study reports an experience at Santa Casa de Misericordia de Maceió in which management was result-driven and it was developed by the implementation and monitoring of quality management tools in their processes. In search of best practice focusing on results and allies patient safety, a few years ago, we used some methods of payment for performance to remunerate some clinical staff groups based on their care efficiency.

Final considerations


The management model was developed and it is evolving, it is grounded in the models of the National Accreditation Organization and the Canadian Accreditation model. Noteworthy are changes in restructuring, innovation in the pursuit of excellence through: systemic view of the organization of the institutional processes, the establishment of care protocols, of the safety culture development and focus on results, aimed at high productivity and effectiveness.



Dácio Guimarães Borges
Currently holds the position of Administrative and Financial Director of the Santa Casa de Maceió, a company which has worked for 15 years in sectors related to financial activity/strategy, supporting decision making.
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