Avaliação da qualidade dos registros do processo de enfermagem por meio de auditoria retrospectiva / Quality assessment of nursing process records through retrospective audit / Evaluación de la calidad de los registros del proceso de enfermería a través de auditoría retrospectiva

Objetivo: analisar a qualidade dos registros do processo de enfermagem e compará-la segundo as unidades de internação. Método: estudo transversal, retrospectivo que analisou 258 prontuários, entre os meses de março e julho de 2022, de pacientes internados no ano de 2019, em um hospital de grande porte da região Centro-Oeste. Para mensurar a qualidade dos registros, utilizou-se o instrumento Quality of Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes, validado para o Brasil. Pesquisa aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética. Resultados: considerando as dimensões dos diagnósticos de enfermagem como processo e como produto, os escores médios gerais de 4,5(±2,6) e 7,1(±4,1), respectivamente. Quanto às dimensões intervenções e resultados de enfermagem, médias de 3,0(±2,1) e 4,7(±4,8). Observaram-se variações das médias de escores entre as unidades analisadas, com diferença significativa (p<0,001). Conclusão: os resultados demonstraram baixos escores de qualidade dos registros do processo de enfermagem, e a média de escores divergiu entre as unidades de internação analisadas.

Objective: To analyze the quality of nursing process records and compare them according to hospitalization units. Method: a cross-sectional, retrospective study that analyzed 258 medical records, between the months of March and July 2022, of patients admitted in 2019, in a large hospital in the Midwest region. The Quality of Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes instrument, validated for Brazil, was used to measure the quality of the records. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee. Results: considering the dimensions of nursing diagnoses as a process and as a product, the overall mean scores were 4.5(±2.6) and 7.1(±4.1), respectively. As for the dimensions of nursing interventions and outcomes, the mean scores were 3.0(±2.1) and 4.7(±4.8). There were variations in the mean scores between the units analyzed, with a significant difference (p<0.001). Conclusion: The results showed low quality scores for nursing process records, and the mean scores differed between the inpatient units analyzed.

Objetivo: analizar la calidad de los registros del proceso de enfermería y compararla según las unidades de hospitalización. Método: estudio transversal, retrospectivo, que analizó 258 historias clínicas, entre marzo y julio de 2022, de pacientes internados en 2019 en un gran hospital de la región Centro-Oeste. Para medir la calidad de los registros, se utilizó el instrumento Quality of Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes (Calidad de Diagnósticos, Intervenciones y Resultados), validado para Brasil. El Comité de Ética aprobó la investigación. Resultados: considerando las dimensiones de los diagnósticos de enfermería como proceso y como producto, las puntuaciones medias globales fueron 4,5(±2,6) y 7,1(±4,1), respectivamente. En cuanto a las dimensiones de las intervenciones de enfermería y los resultados, los promedios fueron de 3,0(±2,1) y 4,7(±4,8). Hubo variaciones en los promedios de las puntuaciones entre las unidades analizadas, con una diferencia significativa (p<0,001). Conclusión: Los resultados mostraron bajas puntuaciones de calidad en los registros de procesos de enfermería, y los promedios de las puntuaciones difirieron entre las unidades de hospitalización analizadas.

Auditoria de contas: impacto de glosas ocorrido a falta de anotações de enfermagem / Audit of accounts: impact of glosses due to lack of nursing notes

A auditoria foi instituída no sistema de saúde para organizar, planejar e direcionar os recursos financeiros, tendo como maior parte das glosas hospitalares, justificada por ausência de anotações, principalmente ações das equipes de enfermagem e médica. É importante lembrar que os registros de enfermagem estão vinculados à grande parte do pagamento de materiais, medicamentos e procedimentos, principais fontes de lucratividade das instituições hospitalares. Sendo Assim, o principal meio de assegurar o recebimento do valor gasto é através das corretas anotações de enfermagem. Este estudo teve como objetivo de realizar um levantamento bibliográfico, sobre os impactos causado pelo registro de enfermagem referente as glosas hospitalares. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de revisão integrativa, classifica-se como qualitativa, do tipo exploratória e retrospectiva, foram avaliados vários artigos publicados com a temática sobre anotações de enfermagem e glosas. Conforme análise dos artigos selecionados para o estudo, evidenciou-se que existe a falta de anotações, checagem e carimbo por parte da equipe, refletindo em glosas durante o processo de faturamento hospitalar.(AU)

The audit was instituted in the health system to organize, plan and direct financial re-sources, with most of the hospital glosses, justified by the absence of notes, mainly ac-tions of the nursing and medical teams. It is important to remember that nursing records are linked to a large part of the payment for materials, medications and procedures, the main sources of profitability for hospital institutions. Therefore, the main means of ensur-ing receipt of the amount spent is through the correct nursing notes. This study aimed to carry out a bibliographic survey on the impacts caused by the nursing record referring to hospital glosses. This is an integrative review research, it is classified as qualitative, ex-ploratory and retrospective, several articles published with the theme of nursing notes and glosses were evaluated. According to the analysis of the articles selected for the study, it was evidenced that there is a lack of notes, checking and stamping by the team, reflecting in glosses during the hospital billing process.(AU)

La auditoría fue instituida en el sistema de salud para organizar, planificar y direccionar los recursos financieros, con la mayor parte de las glosas hospitalarias, justificadas por la ausencia de notas, principalmente de las acciones de los equipos de enfermería y médicos. Es importante recordar que los registros de enfermería están vinculados a gran parte del pago de materiales, medicamentos y procedimientos, principales fuentes de rentabilidad de las instituciones hospitalarias. Por lo tanto, el principal medio de garantizar la recepción del importe gastado es a través de las notas de enfermería correctas. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo realizar una pesquisa bibliográfica sobre los impactos causados por el registro de enfermería referente a las glosas hospitalarias. Se trata de una investigación de revisión integradora, se clasifica como cualitativa, ex-ploratoria y retrospectiva, se evaluaron varios artículos publicados con el tema de notas de enfermería y glosas. De acuerdo con el análisis de los artículos seleccionados para el estudio, se evidenció la falta de anotaciones, verificación y sellado por parte del equipo, reflejándose en glosas durante el proceso de facturación hospitalaria.(AU)

Risk of post-vasectomy infections in 133,044 vasectomies from four international vasectomy practices

ABSTRACT Objectives: To estimate the risk of post-vasectomy infections in various settings and across various surgical techniques and sanitization practices. Patients and Methods: Retrospective review of the records of 133,044 vasectomized patients from four large practices/network of practices using the no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) technique in Canada (2011-2021), Colombia (2015-2020), New Zealand (2018-2021), and the United Kingdom (2006-2019). We defined infection as any mention in medical records of any antibiotics prescribed for a genital or urinary condition following vasectomy. Results: Post-vasectomy infection risks were 0.8% (219 infections/26,809 procedures), 2.1% (390/18,490), 1.0% (100/10,506), and 1.3% (1,007/77,239) in Canada, Colombia, New Zealand, and the UK, respectively. Audit period comparison suggests a limited effect on the risk of infection of excising a short vas segment, applying topical antibiotic on scrotal opening, wearing a surgical mask in Canada, type of skin disinfectant, and use of non-sterile gloves in New Zealand. Risk of infection was lower in Colombia when mucosal cautery and fascial interposition [FI] were used for vas occlusion compared to ligation, excision, and FI (0.9% vs. 2.1%, p<0.00001). Low level of infection certainty in 56% to 60% of patients who received antibiotics indicates that the true risk might be overestimated. Lack of information in medical records and patients not consulting their vasectomy providers might have led to underestimation of the risk. Conclusion: Risk of infection after vasectomy is low, about 1%, among international high-volume vasectomy practices performing NSV and various occlusion techniques. Apart from vasectomy occlusion technique, no other factor modified the risk of post-vasectomy infection.

Clinical profile and outcomes in cervical cancer: An audit from a tertiary cancer center

Background: Carcinoma cervix contributes to a major proportion of cancer treatment in tertiary oncology centers. The outcomes are dependent on multiple factors. We conducted an audit to establish the pattern of treatment practiced for carcinoma cervix at the institute and suggest changes thereof to improve the quality of care. Methodology: A retrospective observational study of 306 diagnosed cases of carcinoma cervix was carried out for the year 2010. Data was collected with regards to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: Out of 306 cases, 102 (33.33%) patients received only radiation therapy and 204 (66.66%) patients received concurrent chemotherapy. The most common chemotherapy used was weekly cisplatin 99 (48.52%), followed by weekly carboplatin 60 (29.41%) and three weekly cisplatin 45 (22.05%). Disease-free survival (DFS) at 5 years was 36.6% with patients of overall treatment time (OTT) of <8 weeks and >8 weeks showing DFS of 41.8% and 34% (P = 0.149), respectively. Overall survival (OS) was 34%. Concurrent chemoradiation improved overall survival by a median of 8 months (P = 0.035). There was a trend towards improved survival with three weekly cisplatin regimen, however, insignificant. Stage correlated with improved overall survival significantly with stage I and II showing 40% and stage III and IV showing 32% (P < 0.05) OS. Acute toxicity (grade I-III) was higher in the concurrent chemoradiation group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: This audit was a first of its kind in the institute and threw light on the treatment and survival trends. It also revealed the number of patients lost to follow-up and prompted us to review the reasons for it. It has laid the foundation for future audits and recognized the importance of electronic medical records in the maintenance of data

Supervisão clínica: um contributo na melhoria dos indicadores de qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem / Clinical supervision: a contribution to improving quality indicators in nursing care / La supervisión clínica: una contribución a la mejora de los indicadores de calidad de la atención de enfermería

RESUMO: Objetivo: comparar índices e indicadores de qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem nos serviços de internação, médico e cirúrgico quando implementada a supervisão clínica. Método: estudo observacional, retrospectivo com abordagem quantitativa, e amostragem do tipo aleatória simples dos registros das auditorias relacionados à qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem (n=719). A pesquisa decorreu entre agosto de 2020 e agosto de 2022, em dois hospitais privados da região de Lisboa, Portugal, onde se realizam auditorias relacionadas à qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem, sendo implementada a supervisão clínica num dos hospitais. Empregou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: decorrente da análise dos registos quando comparados os hospitais e serviços foi evidenciada subida de scores de qualidade desejada e adequada (≤5 e ≤4) nos serviços do hospital onde foi implementada a supervisão clínica. Conclusão: a supervisão clínica permite acompanhar estrategicamente as equipes na prática dos cuidados, elevando os índices e indicadores de qualidade com impacto direto para o paciente.

ABSTRACT Objective: to compare indices and indicators of the quality of nursing care in inpatient, medical and surgical services when clinical supervision is implemented. Method: an observational, retrospective study with a quantitative approach and simple random sampling of audit records related to the quality of nursing care (n=719). The research took place between August 2020 and August 2022, in two private hospitals in the Lisbon region, Portugal, where audits related to the quality of nursing care were carried out, and clinical supervision was implemented in one of the hospitals. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Results: analysis of the records when comparing the hospitals and services showed an increase in the desired and adequate quality scores (≤5 and ≤4) in the services of the hospital where clinical supervision was implemented. Conclusion: Clinical supervision allows teams to be strategically monitored in the practice of care, increasing quality indices and indicators with a direct impact on the patient.

RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar los índices e indicadores de calidad de la atención de enfermería en los servicios de hospitalización, médicos y quirúrgicos cuando se aplica la supervisión clínica. Método: estudio observacional, retrospectivo, con abordaje cuantitativo y muestreo aleatorio simple de registros de auditoría relacionados con la calidad de los cuidados de enfermería (n=719). La investigación tuvo lugar entre agosto de 2020 y agosto de 2022 en dos hospitales privados de la región de Lisboa, Portugal, donde se realizan auditorías relacionadas con la calidad de los cuidados de enfermería, y en uno de los hospitales se implementó la supervisión clínica. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: el análisis de los registros al comparar los hospitales y servicios mostró un aumento de las puntuaciones de calidad deseada y adecuada (≤5 y ≤4) en los servicios del hospital donde se implantó la supervisión clínica. Conclusión: La supervisión clínica permite el seguimiento estratégico de los equipos en la práctica asistencial, aumentando los índices e indicadores de calidad con impacto directo en el paciente.

MATERNAL NEAR MISS: AN INDIAN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE AUDIT

BACKGROUND: Despite advances in medical sciences and increased awareness of measures for safe child birth, unacceptably high maternal morbidity and mortality continues in developing countries like India. Ours being a tertiary care centre, draws a lot number of high risk pregnancies and referrals. By auditing the near miss cases2 i.e., a critically ill pregnant or recently delivered woman who was on the verge of death but survived a problem during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of the pregnancy's termination, we aim to identify the causes, factors leading to near miss2 and the management given to near miss2 and maternal deaths. The AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: present study aims to determine the magnitude, as well as to identify the pattern of Maternal Near Miss2 (MNM), at Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, during the study period of two years. To anal OBJECTIVES: yse 1)Adverse events leading to a maternal near-miss2, 2) Disorders underlying these cases, 3)Sociodemographic factors and 4)Contributing factors A hospital based retros METHODOLOGY: pective observational study to assess the frequency and nature of maternal near miss2 events among the obstetric cases managed at Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada over a period of two years. The followi RESULTS: ng are the major causes identified leading to maternal near miss2 during our study Severe Eclampsia 17%, Post-partum Haemorrhage 17%, Pulmonary Edema due to severe pre eclampsia3 9%, Antepartum Eclampsia 9%, HELLP 9%, Ruptured ectopic pregnancy 7%, Cardiac failure 7%, Postpartum Eclampsia 7%, Imminent Eclampsia 4%, Abruption 4%, Rupture uterus 2%. In our study Maternal near miss2 ratio incidence: 0.0254, Severe maternal outcomes ratio : 3, Maternal near miss2 to mortality ratio: 0.433 CONCLUSION: We observed in majority of the cases level 1 and level 2 delays in reporting to our institution

AUDIT OF PROPER TECHNIQUE OF LID TAPING

Background: To assess the quality of lid taping done in departments handling patients requiring critical care. Method This study is an observational cohort study which assessed the quality of lid taping from May 2022 to October 2022.This study was done in 10-bedded intensive care unit of a tertiary care medical teaching hospital. Retrospective analysis was done during phase 1 and post intervention, phase 2 was conducted. A 30% reduction in the incidence of exposure ke Result: ratitis was observed in these critical care patients. Protocolized eye care needs to be emphasised in critical ca Conclusion: re units along with training and sensitisation of the care givers and staff members towards the same is mandatory.

Internal audit of Organ Procurement Organization under the requirements of high-quality development / 器官移植

High-quality development is the primary task of building a socialist modern country in an all-round way. Organ donation and transplantation in China are evolving from high-speed growth to high-quality development, which put forward new requirements for the safe, stable and healthy operation of Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). Safety is the foundation and prerequisite for achieving the goal of high-quality development. As an independent and comprehensive department, internal audit should create new achievements in the new era. The department should include OPO and organ donation into the scope of internal audit, shift the emphasis upon the overall development of organ donation. Besides, it should fully consider the actual situation in different places, conduct all-round, objective and fair evaluation, provide evaluation and consulting services for OPO to properly implement organ donation, and give full play to the supervision and prevention role of internal audit.

Practice and effect of construction of rational drug use mode of PIVAS by the activities of quality control circle / 药学实践杂志

Objective To establish a rational drug use model of PIVAS and promote the rational drug use in clinical practices by enhancing the quality of prescription review by pharmacists. Methods The PIVAS physician orders received from 2014 to 2021 were extracted through the hospital information management (HIS) system. The types of irrational physician orders were statistically analyzed, the improvements were made by the method of quality control circle (QCC). Results The model of PIVAS rational drug use formed a standardized process. The proficiency of physician order review was improved. From 2014 to 2021, the number and proportion of unreasonable physician orders in PIVAS decreased year by year. Every type of unreasonable physician orders was improved year by year. Conclusion The professional and technical levels of pharmacist for physician order review at our hospital were improved by the model of PIVAS rational drug use. The quality of pharmaceutical service was significantly improved which ensured the safety of patients' medication.

Supervision of professional nursing practice in Brazil: a scoping review / Supervisión de la práctica profesional de enfermería en Brasil: revisión de alcance / Fiscalização do exercício profissional da enfermagem no Brasil: revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT Objectives: to map studies that analyze the audit process of nursing councils. Methods: this is a scoping review, anchored in the JBI framework, with the guiding question: what is the evidence of the audit process of legal practice of nursing by class councils (COFEN/COREN system)? The searches were carried out in October and November 2022 without limitation of language and year. Results: of the 9 selected studies, all are Brazilian and published from 2014 onwards. Among the topics addressed are the role, challenges, costs and difficulties in nurse auditors' daily work process, in addition to the contribution of the audit sector in Brazil. Conclusions: the studies gathered discuss aspects related to costs, challenges and difficulties, but there is no focus on corrective, disciplinary and educational activities as well as little is said about the audit process, its reporting, referral and outcomes.

RESUMEN Objetivos: mapear estudios que analizan el proceso de supervisión de los consejos de enfermería. Métodos: esta es una revisión del alcance, anclada en el marco del JBI, con la pregunta guía: ¿Cuál es la evidencia del proceso de inspección del ejercicio legal de la enfermería por parte de los consejos de clase (sistema COFEN/COREN)? Las búsquedas se realizaron en octubre y noviembre de 2022, sin limitaciones de idioma ni año. Resultados: de los 9 estudios seleccionados, todos son brasileños y publicados a partir de 2014. Entre los temas abordados están el papel del enfermero supervisor, desafíos, costos y dificultades en el proceso de trabajo diario, además de la contribución del sector de inspección en Brasil. Conclusiones: los estudios reunidos discuten aspectos relacionados a costos, desafíos y dificultades, pero no hay foco en las actividades correctivas, disciplinarias y educativas, así como poco se dice sobre el proceso de inspección, sus notificaciones, derivaciones y resultados.

RESUMO Objetivos: mapear os estudos que analisam o processo de fiscalização dos conselhos de enfermagem. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, ancorada no referencial do JBI, com a questão norteadora: quais as evidências do processo de fiscalização do exercício legal da enfermagem pelos conselhos de classe (sistema COFEN/COREN)? As buscas foram realizadas em outubro e novembro de 2022, sem limitação de linguagem e ano. Resultados: dos 9 estudos selecionados, todos são brasileiros e publicados a partir de 2014. Entre os temas abordados, estão o papel do enfermeiro fiscal, desafios, custos e dificuldades no cotidiano do processo de trabalho, além da contribuição do setor de fiscalização no Brasil. Conclusões: os estudos reunidos discutem os aspectos relacionados a custos, desafios e dificuldades, mas não há enfoque nas atividades corretivas, disciplinares e educativas, bem como pouco se fala sobre o processo de fiscalização, suas notificações, encaminhamento e desfechos.

Perception of Portuguese nurses: clinical supervision and quality indicators in nursing care / Percepción de los enfermeros portugueses: supervisión clínica e indicadores de calidad en atención de enfermería / Percepção dos enfermeiros portugueses: supervisão clínica e indicadores de qualidade na assistência de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe nurses' perception of the influence of clinical supervision on improving quality indicators in nursing care. Methods: exploratory research with a qualitative approach, carried out with 16 nurses using the focus group. Data processing emerged from lexicographical textual analysis, resorting to Descending Hierarchical Classification and similarity analysis. Results: 80.0% retention of 185 text segments with six-class construction. The words were represented by four graphs (supervisor, audit, care, and process); and three subgraphs (implementation, sharing and knowledge). Final Considerations: in the perception of nurses, supervision influences quality indicators in nursing care.

RESUMEN Objetivos: describir la percepción de los enfermeros acerca de la influencia de la supervisión clínica en la mejoría de los indicadores de calidad en la atención de enfermería. Métodos: investigación exploratoria de enfoque calitativo, realizada con 16 enfermeros utilizando el focus group. El procesamiento de datos emergió del análisis textual lexicográfico, recurriendo a la Clasificación Jerárquica Descendiente y análisis de similitud. Resultados: retención de 80,0% de 185 segmentos de texto con construcción de seis clases. Las palabras fueron representadas por cuatro grafos (supervisor, auditoría, cuidado y proceso); y tres subgrafos (implementación, partición y conocimiento). Consideraciones Finales: en la percepción de los enfermeros, la supervisión influencia los indicadores de calidad en la atención de enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever a percepção dos enfermeiros acerca da influência da supervisão clínica na melhoria dos indicadores de qualidade na assistência de enfermagem. Métodos: pesquisa exploratória de abordagem qualitativa, realizada com 16 enfermeiros utilizando o focus group. O processamento de dados emergiu da análise textual lexicográfica, recorrendo à Classificação Hierárquica Descendente e análise de similitude. Resultados: retenção de 80,0% de 185 segmentos de texto com construção de seis classes. As palavras foram representadas por quatro grafos (supervisor, auditoria, cuidado e processo); e três subgrafos (implementação, partilha e conhecimento). Considerações Finais: na percepção dos enfermeiros, a supervisão influencia os indicadores de qualidade na assistência de enfermagem.

Content validation of an instrument for medical record audits / Validación de contenido de un instrumento para auditoría clínica de registros médicos / Validação de conteúdo de um instrumento para auditoria clínica de prontuários

ABSTRACT Objective: To build and validate the content of an instrument to conduct medical record audits; to conduct a pre-test. Methods: Methodological study conducted from May/2020 to May/2021 in three stages: 1) development of the instrument by bibliographic survey and benchmarking; 2) content validation using the Delphi technique; 3) application of the instrument and descriptive analysis in a sample of 200 medical records. Results: An instrument was constructed with 11 domains containing sub-items that characterize the quality of care. Two stages of the Delphi technique were necessary to reach a content validity index higher than 0.90. For each domain, a graduated scale with a numerical value from 1 to 4 points was attributed, reflecting the quality of its completion. The average time of application was 35 minutes per record. Conclusions: The tool proved to be viable to support clinical audits to identify the level of excellence and reveal opportunities for improvement in care processes.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Construir y validar contenido de un instrumento para realización de auditoría clínica de prontuarios; realizar pre-test. Métodos: Estudio metodológico, realizado de mayo/2020 a mayo/2021 en tres etapas: 1) construcción del instrumento por análisis bibliográfico y benchmarking; 2) validación de contenido por la técnica Delphi; 3) aplicación del instrumento y análisis descriptivo en una muestra de 200 prontuarios. Resultados: Construido un instrumento con 11 dominios conteniendo subitems que caracterizan la calidad de la asistencia. Para llegar al índice de validez de contenido superior a 0,90, fueron necesarias dos etapas de la técnica Delphi. Para cada dominio, atribuido una escala graduada con valor numérico de 1 a 4 puntos, reflejando la calidad del relleno. El tiempo mediano de aplicación fue de 35 minutos por prontuario. Conclusiones: El instrumento construido se demostró viable para basar la auditoría clínica en la identificación del nivel de excelencia o oportunidades de mejoría en procesos asistenciales.

RESUMO Objetivo: Construir e validar conteúdo de um instrumento para realização de auditoria clínica de prontuários; realizar pré-teste. Métodos: Estudo metodológico, realizado de maio/2020 a maio/2021 em três etapas: 1) construção do instrumento por levantamento bibliográfico e benchmarking; 2) validação de conteúdo pela técnica Delphi; 3) aplicação do instrumento e análise descritiva em uma amostra de 200 prontuários. Resultados: Construiu-se um instrumento com 11 domínios contendo subitens que caracterizam a qualidade da assistência. Para chegar ao índice de validade de conteúdo superior a 0,90, foram necessárias duas etapas da técnica Delphi. Para cada domínio, atribuiu-se uma escala graduada com valor numérico de 1 a 4 pontos, refletindo a qualidade do preenchimento. O tempo médio de aplicação foi de 35 minutos por prontuário. Conclusões: O instrumento construído demonstrou-se viável para embasar a auditoria clínica na identificação do nível de excelência ou oportunidades de melhoria em processos assistenciais.

Sistema Obligatorio de Garantía de Calidad en Salud: aplicación al laboratorio clínico / Mandatory Quality Assurance System in Health: application to the clinical laboratory

En 1993, el Estado estableció el Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud, en el que se introdujeron los diferentes mecanismos legales para promover la calidad en las instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud en el país. A partir de allí, se implantaron diferentes decretos. En la actualidad, el Sistema Obligatorio de Garantía de Calidad en Salud (SOGCS) se encuentra reglamentado en el Decreto 780 de 2016, Decreto Único Reglamentario del Sector Salud. El SOGCS está integrado por cuatro componentes principales: el Sistema Único de Habilitación (SUH), la Auditoría para el Mejoramiento de la Calidad, el Sistema Único de Acreditación (SUA) y el Sistema de Información para la Calidad en Salud, para dirigir y evaluar el desempeño de estas instituciones en términos de calidad y satisfacción social; además, se adoptó el Manual de Inscripción de Prestadores y Habilitación de Servicios de Salud, el cual contiene las condiciones mínimas que deben cumplir los servicios de salud ofertados y prestados en el país, para brindar seguridad a los usuarios en el proceso de la atención en salud. Dicho manual tiene por objeto definir las condiciones de verificación para la habilitación, como la capacidad técnico-administrativa, suficiencia patrimonial y financiera, y la capacidad tecnológica y científica. En este artículo se revisarán algunos conceptos generales del Sistema Obligatorio de Garantía de Calidad en Salud, así como los estándares y criterios de habilitación para laboratorios clínicos

In 1993, the State established the General System of Social Security in Health, in which different legal mechanisms were introduced to promote quality in the institutions providing health services in the country. From then on, different decrees were implemented. Currently, the Mandatory Health Quality Assurance System (SOGCS) is regulated by Decree 780 of 2016, the Sole Regulatory Decree of the Health Sector. SOGCS is made up of four main components: the Single Qualification System (SUH), the Audit for Quality Improvement, the Single Accreditation System (SUA) and the Health Quality Information System, to direct and evaluate the performance of these institutions in terms of quality and social satisfaction; in addition, the Health Services Provider Registration and Qualification Manual was adopted, which contains the minimum conditions that health services in the country must meet to provide security to users in the health care process. The purpose of this manual is to define the verification conditions for accreditation, such as technical-administrative capacity, patrimonial and financial sufficiency, and technological and scientific capacity. This article will review some general concepts of the Mandatory System of Quality Assurance in Health, as well as the standards and qualification criteria for clinical laboratories

Evaluation of oxidative stress markers in ethanol users

Ethanol is a central nervous system depressant that is widely consumed worldwide. When consumed chronically, it may have several consequences to the organism, such as oxidative stress. Ethanol metabolism increases the production of oxidant molecules and its consumption may cause changes in enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems that maintain cellular homeostasis. The activity of endogenous enzymes and lipid peroxidation are altered in alcohol consumers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate oxidative stress parameters in ethanol users compared to a control group. For that, the activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, the ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP), and malondialdehyde were evaluated. The influence of the amount of ethanol consumed on the analyzed parameters was also verified. The group of alcohol users consisted of 52 volunteers, 85% male and 15% female, with a mean age of 41±13 years. The control group consisted of 50 non-drinkers, 40% male and 60% female, with a mean age of 50±10 years. There was a significant difference in superoxide dismutase (P<0.001) and malondialdehyde (P=0.007) measurements between groups, as both parameters were increased in the group of ethanol users. Because of the higher amount of ethanol consumed, there was an increase of the catalase activity parameters and gradual reduction of FRAP. Thus, the ethanol-consuming participants were most likely under oxidative stress.

Audit of dental record-keeping at a university dental hospital

Background: Good record-keeping is fundamental in clinical practice and essential for practising dental practitioners and those in training. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the level of compliance with clinical record-keeping by undergraduate dental students and staff at a university dental hospital. Setting: The selected study setting was the Admissions and Emergency section at a university dental hospital. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional review was undertaken of 257 clinical records. The CRABEL scoring system was used to evaluate 12 variables. The 12 variables included: patient name, patient hospital number, date of examination, patient main complaint, medical history, dental history, proposed treatment, proposed procedure for next visit, patient consent signature, treatment and treatment codes, student name and signature, clinical supervisor name and signature. STATA® 13 was used for descriptive analysis and all tests were conducted at 5% significance level. Results: The median CRABEL score was 87 and interquartile range (IQR: 70­92). A CRABEL score of 100 was achieved by the students in the variable patient main complaint, indicating a 100% compliance with this variable. Other variables such as signature of supervisors showed poor compliance. The CRABEL scores showed no statistically significant difference (p = 0.86) between the students and clinical supervisors. Conclusion: The overall audit showed that there was poor compliance with record-keeping. Contribution: The study highlights the importance of good record keepings so that key information can be accessed for proper diagnosis and treatment of the patient. An electronic filing system presents an alternative manner of documenting medical records.

Determinants and outcomes of low birth weight among newborns at a Tertiary Hospital in Zambia: A retrospective cohort study

Aim: This study aimed to assess determinants and outcomes of LBW among newborns at a tertiary hospital. Settings and Design: Retrospective cohort study at Women and Newborn Hospital in Lusaka Zambia. Subjects and Methods: We reviewed delivery case records and neonatal files between January 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019, for newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Statistical Analysis Used: Logistic regression models were used to establish determinants of LBW and describe the outcomes. Results: Women living with human immunodeficiency virus infection were more likely to deliver LBW infants (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.46; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16­1.86). Other maternal determinants of LBW were; increased parity (AOR = 1.22; 95% CI: 1.05­1.43), preeclampsia (AOR = 6.91; 95% CI: 1.48­32.36), and gestational age <37 weeks compared to 37 weeks or more (AOR = 24.83; 95% CI: 13.27­46.44). LBW neonates were at higher odds of early mortality (AOR = 2.16; 95% CI: 1.85­2.52), developing respiratory distress syndrome (AOR = 2.96; 95% CI: 2.53­3.47), and necrotizing enterocolitis (AOR = 1.66; 95% CI: 1.16­2.38) than neonates with a birth weight of 2500 g or more. Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of effective maternal and neonatal interventions to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality for neonates with LBW in Zambia and other similar settings.

Knowledge of alcohol consumers towards alcoholic liver disease in Afikpo, Ebonyi, Nigeria A community-based cross-sectional study

Background: Daily alcohol consumption above recommended limits is an important cause of Alcoholic Lher Disease. Hence, this study aimed to assess the knowledge of Alcoholic Liver Disease among alcohol consumers and screenfor alcohol misuse, dependence, and disorder. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey using simple random sampling technique was conducted on residents ofÅfikpo age 15 and above who consume alcohol using a structured questionnaire to obtain information on alcoholic use disorder and alcohol dependence. The sample size Itas determined Il'ith the aid of a Raosoft sample size calculator. Data obtained was entered into an excel spreadsheetfor data cleaning. The frequency, percentages and mean and Standard deviation was also obtained. Data was exported into IBM SPSS to determine the relationship behre.en knou:ledge of Alcoholic Liver Disease and demographic variables using One-way ANOL4 and Chi-Square Il'here appropriate at P-value <0.05 and 5% significance level. Results: The total number of study participants was 435 with a response rate of 97%. Out of which had a good knowledge of Alcoholic Liver Disease. Adults above the age of 60 had a mean audit score of 12.808 Il'hile male respondents had a mean audit score of 11.395. Adolescents had a mean CAGE test score of 1.89 while adults above 60 scored 2.48. Hou•ever, participants with no education had the highest mean CAGE score of2.27. The males had good knowledge ofAlcoholic Liver Disease. (P 0.006). Conclusion: The residents ofÅfikpo community have a good knowledge ofAlcoholic Lher Disease though there is alcohol use disorder, alcohol misuse and dependence amongst residents in the community. Gender is the only demographic characteristics that influenced the knowledge ofAlcoholic Liver Disease

Evaluation and improvement of blood station quality management system: based on external audit / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To identify the main unqualified items in the external audit of blood station quality management system (referred to as external audit), in order to take necessary measures to continuously improve the quality system. 【Methods】 Unqualified items(data) in the national and Shandong provincial blood safety technical audits (referred to as national and provincial audits) and four blood station blood safety technical joint audits (referred to as inter station mutual audits) from 2017 to 2019 were collected and analyzed by Excel and Pareto curves (graphs). Corresponding corrective and preventive measures were developed and implemented, and then tracked and evaluated by the quality management department three months after the external audit to verify their effectiveness. 【Results】 In a total of 7 external audits of blood station quality management system that our blood station has participated in over the past 3 years (including 2 national audits, 2 provincial audits, and 3 inter station mutual audits), the main unqualified terms were "12 monitoring and continuous improvement" 11.90% (15/126), "13 blood donation services" 11.90% (15/126), "06 equipment" 10.32% (13/126), "11 records" 10.32% (13/126), "03 organization and personnel" 8.73% (11/126), "15 blood preparation" 7.94% (10/126), "08 safety and health" 7.14% (9/126), and "14 blood testing" 7.14% (9/126). Among them, "monitoring and continuous improvement" ranked first in two national audits and two provincial audits, with 16.67% (5/30) and 14.71% (5/34), respectively, and was 8.06% (5/62) in inter station mutual audit, and the difference between the three kinds of audits was not statistically significant (P>0.05). "Records" accounted the highest proportion in inter station mutual review of 19.35% (12/62), while was respectively 0 and 2.94% (1/34) in national and provincial audits, with statistically significant difference between the three kinds of audits (P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 External audit against unqualified items is important for quality improvement. By analyzing the unqualified terms, taking corresponding measures to improve weak links, and evaluating the effectiveness of those measures, it can effectively ensure the effective operation of blood station quality management system.

Application of business contract audit in the management of multi-campus hospitals / 中华医院管理杂志

With business activities expanding and number of business contracts growing, the management of multi-campus hospitals is faced with constantly escalating requirements for risk prevention and control within the hospital. Being an important part of hospital internal management, the internal audit plays an irreplaceable role in the high-quality development of hospitals. The authors elaborated on the value of business contract audit in the management of multi-campus hospitals from three dimensions of internal control, risk management and hospital added value, introduced the practices by the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine in the management of its multi-campus management since 2018, by adopting the strategy of architecture integration, rule homogenization, process standardization, and vertical supervision, and put forward suggestions from three aspects, including the practical difficulties in the participation process, the dynamic adjustment of role positioning, and the development of better integrating business contract auditing into multi-campus hospital management.

An audit of frozen sections for suspected gastrointestinal malignancies in a tertiary referral hospital in India

Background: Frozen Sections (FS) are used to assess margins, for staging, and primary diagnosis. FS guide intraoperative treatment decisions in oncological gastro-intestinal tract surgeries and further management of the patients. Aim: To analyze the distribution, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of frozen sections in gastrointestinal pathology in our institution during the period of 3 years (2016–2018). Material and Methods: This study was an audit to determine the accuracy of FS reports by comparing them with the paraffin section (PS) reports. The FS diagnoses and their PS diagnoses were noted in 1704 gastrointestinal surgeries during the period from 2016 to 2018. Discrepancies were noted and slides of discrepant cases were reviewed to determine the cause. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were calculated using the standard formulae. Results: Out of 1704 cases, correct diagnosis on frozen section was made in 1649 cases (96.77%), 20 (1.17%) were deferred cases, and 35 (2.05%) were discrepant cases. The commonest discrepancies were seen in the primary diagnosis of the gall bladder and gastrectomy margins. The commonest causes for discrepancies were interpretation errors and technical errors. Sensitivity was 91.71%, specificity was 99.69%, positive predictive value was 98.84%, negative predictive value was 97.68%, and accuracy was 97.92%. Conclusion: FS diagnosis is a reliable guide to surgeons for intraoperative management. Studying deep cuts and careful sampling at frozen sections will help reduce discrepancies.