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Abstract Background Hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) incur substantial costs on the health system that could be partially avoided with adequate outpatient care. Complications of chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus (DM), are considered ACSC. Previous studies have shown that hospitalizations due to diabetes have a significant financial burden. In Mexico, DM is a major health concern and a leading cause of death, but there is limited evidence available. This study aimed to estimate the direct costs of hospitalizations by DM-related ACSC in the Mexican public health system. Methods We selected three hospitals from each of Mexico’s main public institutions: the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), the Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). We employed a bottom-up microcosting approach from the healthcare provider perspective to estimate the total direct costs of hospitalizations for DM-related ACSC. Input data regarding length of stay (LoS), consultations, medications, colloid/crystalloid solutions, procedures, and laboratory/medical imaging studies were obtained from clinical records of a random sample of 532 hospitalizations out of a total of 1,803 DM-related ACSC (ICD-10 codes) discharges during 2016. Results The average cost per DM-related ACSC hospitalization varies among institutions, ranging from $1,427 in the MoH to $1,677 in the IMSS and $1,754 in the ISSSTE. The three institutions’ largest expenses are LoS and procedures. Peripheral circulatory and renal complications were the major drivers of hospitalization costs for patients with DM-related ACSC. Direct costs due to hospitalizations for DM-related ACSC in these three institutions represent 1% of the gross domestic product (GDP) dedicated to health and social services and 2% of total hospital care expenses. Conclusions The direct costs of hospitalizations for DM-related ACSC vary considerably across institutions. Disparities in such costs for the same ACSC among different institutions suggest potential disparities in care quality across primary and hospital settings (processes and resource utilization), which should be further investigated to ensure optimal supply utilization. Prioritizing preventive measures for peripheral circulatory and renal complications in DM patients could be highly beneficial.

Abstract Background The success of collaborative quality improvement (QI) projects in healthcare depends on the context and engagement of health teams; however, the factors that modulate teams’ motivation to participate in these projects are still unclear. The objective of the current study was to explore the barriers to and facilitators of motivation; the perspective was health professionals in a large project aiming to implement evidence-based infection prevention practices in intensive care units of Brazilian hospitals. Methods This qualitative study was based on content analysis of semistructured in-depth interviews held with health professionals who participated in a collaborative QI project named “Improving patient safety on a large scale in Brazil”. In accordance with the principle of saturation, we selected a final sample of 12 hospitals located throughout the five regions of Brazil that have implemented QI; then, we conducted videoconference interviews with 28 health professionals from those hospitals. We encoded the interview data with NVivo software, and the interrelations among the data were assessed with the COM-B model. Results The key barriers identified were belief that improvement increases workload, lack of knowledge about quality improvement, resistance to change, minimal involvement of physicians, lack of supplies, lack support from senior managers and work overload. The primary driver of motivation was tangible outcomes, as evidenced by a decrease in infections. Additionally, factors such as the active participation of senior managers, teamwork, learning in practice and understanding the reason for changes played significant roles in fostering motivation. Conclusion The motivation of health professionals to participate in collaborative QI projects is driven by a variety of barriers and facilitators. The interactions between the senior manager, quality improvement teams, and healthcare professionals generate attitudes that modulate motivation. Thus, these aspects should be considered during the implementation of such projects. Future research could explore the cost-effectiveness of motivational approaches.

Universal health coverage has been proposed as a strategy to improve health in low- and middle-income countries, but this depends on a good provision of health services. Under-5 mortality (U5M) reflects the quality of health services, and its reduction has been a milestone in modern society, reducing global mortality rates by more than two-thirds between 1990 and 2020. However, despite these impressive achievements, they are still insufficient, and most deaths in children under 5 can be prevented with the provision of timely and high-quality health services. The aim of this paper is to conduct a literature review on amenable (treatable) mortality in children under 5. This indicator is based on the concept that deaths from certain causes should not occur in the presence of timely and effective medical care. A systematic and exhaustive review of available literature on amenable mortality in children under 5 was conducted using MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, OVID medline, Scielo, Epistemonikos, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar in both English and Spanish. Both primary sources, such as scientific articles, and secondary sources, such as bibliographic indices, websites, and databases, were used. Results: The main cause of amenable mortality in children under 5 was respiratory disease, and the highest proportion of deaths occurred in the perinatal period. Approximately 65% of avoidable deaths in children under 5 were due to amenable mortality, that is, due to insufficient quality in the provision of health services. Most deaths in all countries and around the world are preventable, primarily through effective and timely access to healthcare (amenable mortality) and the management of public health programs focused on mothers and children (preventable mortality).

The metagenomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in wastewater has been suggested as a methodological tool to characterize the distribution, status, and trends of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In this study, a cross-sectional collection of samples of hospital-associated raw and treated wastewater were obtained from February to March 2020. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatic analysis were performed to characterize bacterial abundance and antimicrobial resistance gene analysis. The main bacterial phyla found in all the samples were as follows: Proteobacteria, Bacteroides, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria. At the species level, ESKAPEE bacteria such as E. coli relative abundance decreased between raw and treated wastewater, but S. aureus, A. baumannii, and P. aeruginosa increased, as did the persistence of K. pneumoniae in both raw and treated wastewater. A total of 172 different ARGs were detected; blaOXA, blaVEB, blaKPC, blaGES, mphE, mef, erm, msrE, AAC(6′), ant(3″), aadS, lnu, PBP-2, dfrA, vanA-G, tet, and sul were found at the highest abundance and persistence. This study demonstrates the ability of ESKAPEE bacteria to survive tertiary treatment processes of hospital wastewater, as well as the persistence of clinically important antimicrobial resistance genes that are spreading in the environment.

Resumen: Objetivo: Evaluar el sistema de información en salud (SIS) de México según la información reportada a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). El fin último es evidenciar las mejoras que se deberían considerar. Método: Se analizan indicadores sobre salud publicados por la OCDE (2017 a 2021) según 11 grupos temáticos. Se valoraron cobertura (cantidad y tipo de indicadores reportados por grupo temático) y calidad de la información, según lineamientos de la OCDE. Resultados: México reportó anualmente 14 de 378 indicadores (3,7%) y de forma discontinua 204. En ningún grupo se reportaron anualmente todos los indicadores, excepto los dos sobre COVID-19. Se reportan anualmente tres de 88 sobre utilización de servicios y ninguno sobre estado de salud, calidad de la atención y mercado farmacéutico. Con calidad óptima y reporte anual fueron 12 indicadores (5,5% de los reportados por México, 3,2% del set completo OCDE). El 57,7% de los indicadores reportados tuvieron al menos un defecto de calidad. Conclusiones: En el marco de los estándares marcados por la OCDE, de la cual México es miembro, el SIS mexicano presenta déficits importantes de cobertura y de calidad de la información. Estos resultados deberían considerarse para implementar iniciativas de mejora. Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the health information system (HIS) of Mexico according to the information reported to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The ultimate goal is to identify the improvements that should be considered. Method: Health indicators published by the OECD (2017 to 2021) are analyzed according to 11 thematic groups. Coverage (quantity and type of indicators reported by thematic group) and quality of information were assessed, according to OECD guidelines. Results: Mexico reported annually 14 of 378 indicators (3.7%), and discontinuously 204. In no group were all indicators reported annually, except for the two on COVID-19. Three out of 88 were reported annually on use of services; and none on health status, quality of care and pharmaceutical market. Twelve indicators (5.5% of those reported by Mexico, 3.2% of the full OECD set) had optimal quality and annual reporting. 57.7% of the reported indicators had at least one quality defect. Conclusions: Within the framework of the standards set by the OECD, of which Mexico is a member, the Mexican HIS presents significant deficits in coverage and quality of information. These results should be considered to implement improvement initiatives.

Objetivo. Contrastar las características del proceso de acreditación de establecimientos de salud en Canadá, Chile, la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía, Dinamarca y México, con el fin de identificar elementos comunes y diferencias, y las lecciones aprendidas que puedan ser de utilidad para otros países y regiones. Métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico y retrospectivo en el que se usaron fuentes secundarias de libre acceso sobre acreditación y certificación de establecimientos de salud durante el período 2019-2021 en estos países y regiones. Se describen las características generales del proceso de acreditación y sus respuestas a puntos clave del diseño de estos programas. Además, se generaron categorías de análisis para el avance en su implementación y su nivel de complejidad, y se resumen los resultados favorables y desfavorables informados. Resultados. Los componentes operativos del proceso de acreditación son peculiares de cada país, aunque comparten similitudes. El programa de Canadá es el único que contempla algún tipo de evaluación responsiva. Hay una amplia variación en la cobertura de establecimientos acreditados entre países (desde 1% en México a 34,7% en Dinamarca). Entre las lecciones aprendidas, se destacan la complejidad de aplicación del sistema mixto público-privado (Chile), el riesgo de una excesiva burocratización (Dinamarca) y la necesidad de incentivos claros (México). Conclusiones. Los programas de acreditación operan de forma peculiar en cada país o región, logran alcances diferentes y presentan problemáticas también diversas, de las que podemos aprender. Es necesario considerar los elementos que obstaculizan la implementación y generar adecuaciones para los sistemas de salud en cada país o región.

Objective: The aim of this study was to observe and describe the changes in the structures for patient safety (PS) and PS culture (PSC) at the level of health facilities, following the implementation of the National Patient Safety Program (NPSP). Methods: An observational, longitudinal, and descriptive study including follow-up of changes in structure and activities for PS and assessments of PSC before and 15 months after the NPSP enforcement. Three Brazilian hospitals with different management logistics participated in the study (federal public, state public, and private). PSC was measured using the AHRQ’s instrument, adapted and validated for the Brazilian context (Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture [HSOPSC]). Changes in structure and activities to improve PS were mapped against the NPSP objectives. Changes in PSC were assessed by the hospital and discussed considering a change theory based on the literature. Results: Structural changes occurred in all hospitals but at a different pace and extension. A PS unit, adoption of some PS protocols, and training on PS occurred in the three hospitals. PSC significantly improved in all facilities. Public hospitals had the worst baseline PSC but showed greater improvements. The state hospital presented few structural changes and soon had the lowest ratings of PSC. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that external regulatory initiatives can trigger, even if unevenly, actions promoting PS and relevant internal structural changes, which in turn seem to increase awareness and improvement in PSC.

Abstract Background To identify context factors associated with and predicting success in the hospital accreditation process, and to contribute to the understanding of the relative relevance of context factors and their organizational level in the success of QI initiatives. Methods Analytical study of cases and controls in a sample of hospitals of medium and high complexity in Colombia. Cases (n = 16) are accredited hospitals by the time of preparation of the study (2016) and controls (n = 38) are similar facilities, which have not succeeded to obtain accreditation. Eligibility criteria for both groups included complexity (medium and high), having emergency services, an official quality assurance license, and being in operation for at least 15 years. Besides eligibility criteria, geographical location, and type of ownership (public/private) are used to select controls to match cases. Context measures are assessed using a survey instrument based on the MUSIQ model (“Model for Understanding Success in Quality”) adapted and tested in Colombia. Statistical analysis includes descriptive measures for twenty-three context factors, testing for significant statistical differences between accredited and non-accredited hospitals, and assessing the influence and strength of association of context factors on the probability of success in the accreditation process. A multivariate model assesses the predictive probability of achieving accreditation. Results Eighteen (78.3%) of the twenty-three context factors are significantly different when comparing cases and controls hospitals, particularly at the Microsystem level; all factors are statistically significant in favor of accredited hospitals. Five context factors are strongly associated to the achievement of accreditation but in the logistic multivariable model, only two of them remain with significant OR, one in the Macrosystem, “Availability of economic resources for QI” (OR: 22.1, p: 0,005), and the other in the Microsystem, “Involvement of physicians” (OR: 4.9, p: 0,04). Conclusion This study has applied an instrument, based on the MUSIQ model, which allows assessing the relevance of different context factors and their organizational level in hospitals, to explain success in the accreditation process in Colombia. Internal macrosystem and microsystem seem to be more relevant than external environment factors.

Objective: Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a serious patient safety problem. There are effective preventive practices, but little information on adherence in Brazilian hospitals. This study aims at assessing adherence to good HAI prevention practices. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at 3 different types of hospitals (public-federal, public-state and private) in Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil. A total of 19 structure and process indicators were measured based on 7 National Quality Forum Patient Safety Practices. Results: Overall adherence was low, but higher in the private hospital, followed by the public-federal and public-state institutions. There was adequate maintenance of central venous catheters and high vaccine coverage against the influenza virus among health professionals. However, hand hygiene adherence was low, and surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and prevention of multidrug-resistant bacteria transmission, urinary tract infection by urinary catheter and associated with mechanical ventilation were inadequate. Conclusions: Despite the availability of evidence-based recommendations, there is ample room for improvement in adherence to safe practices in the hospitals under study, contributing to the heightened risk of unnecessary harm to patients. Keywords: Patient safety, Nosocomial infection, Safety management, Quality indicators

Objetivo. Analizar cantidad y calidad de la información sobre indicadores de salud reportada por México a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). Material y métodos. Análisis de frecuencia de indicadores reportados, calidad de los datos y comparación de valores reportados en el entorno OCDE. Resultados. Se analizan 191 indicadores. México reportó anualmente (2010-2016) 52.9% de ellos. Nunca reportó 45.5%. La mayor frecuencia de no reportados (84%) es en el grupo “Calidad de la atención”. En los reportados, la información es de calidad deficiente en 28.7%. Comparativamente, México ostenta los peores resultados de OCDE en indicadores sobre tamizaje de cáncer, mortalidad infantil e intrahospitalaria por infarto de miocardio y hospitali­zación por diabetes, entre otros. Conclusiones. México tiene problemas de carencia y calidad de la información reportada y valores frecuentemente desfavorables en el entorno OCDE. Se requiere mejorar el sistema de información incidiendo tanto en cantidad como en calidad de los datos, y su utilización efectiva.

Abstract Background Research and different organizations have proposed indicators to monitor the quality of maternal and child healthcare, such indicators are used for different purposes. Objective To perform a systematic review of indicators for the central phases of the maternal and child healthcare continuum of care (pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and postpartum). Method A search conducted using international repositories, national and international indicator sets, scientific articles published between 2012 and 2016, and grey literature. The eligibility criteria was documents in Spanish or English with indicators to monitor aspects of the continuum of care phases of interest. The identified indicators were characterized as follows: formula, justification, evidence level, pilot study, indicator type, phase of the continuum, intended organizational level of application, level of care, and income level of the countries. Selection was based on the characteristics associated with scientific soundness (formula, evidence level, and reliability). Results We identified 1791 indicators. Three hundred forty-six were duplicated, which resulted in 1445 indicators for analysis. Only 6.7% indicators exhibited all requirements for scientific soundness. The distribution by the classifying variables is clearly uneven, with a predominance of indicators for childbirth, hospital care and facility level. Conclusions There is a broad choice of indicators for maternal and child healthcare. However, most indicators lack demonstrated scientific soundness and refer to particular continuum phases and levels within the healthcare system. Additional efforts are needed to identify good indicators for a comprehensive maternal and child healthcare monitoring system.

Objetivo. Desarrollar y pilotar indicadores de calidad de la atención a neonatos con padecimientos relevantes en México (prematuridad, sepsis neonatal, asfixia perinatal e hipoxia intrauterina). Material y métodos. Se cons­truyeron indicadores propios a partir de recomendaciones clave de las guías de práctica clínica nacionales e indicadores encontrados en repositorios internacionales. Previa búsqueda, selección y priorización, los indicadores fueron pilotados en dos hospitales. Se analizó la factibilidad de medición, fiabilidad (índice kappa) y utilidad para detectar problemas de calidad. Resultados. Se seleccionaron y pilotaron 23 indicadores; 12 eran compuestos. Del total, nueve fueron factibles y fiables. La calidad de la información en los hospitales fue diversa y fre­cuentemente deficiente, limitando tanto la factibilidad como la fiabilidad de los indicadores. Los niveles de cumplimiento identificaron oportunidades de mejora. Conclusiones. Se propone un set de nueve indicadores válidos, factibles, fiables y útiles para la monitorización de la calidad en la atención a neonatos patológicos.

Objective. To adapt and validate an instrument to mea­sure the context factors which favor quality improvement initiatives and accreditation of hospitals. Materials and methods. The model and questionnaire Model for Under­standing Success in Quality (MUSIQ) is adapted and validated for application in Spanish-speaking countries and its specific use in hospital accreditation projects. The theoretical con­struct of its dimensions is assessed by confirmatory factor analysis (Bartlett test and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkim index) and internal consistency (Cronbach’s a), in a study carried out in a sample of 54 hospitals of medium and high complexity in Colombia. Results. Instrument with four dimensions of context (environment, macrosystem, microsystem, quality team), composed of 23 elements that are measured through 35 variables. Factor analysis showed statistical significance and adequacy of the dimensions, which had also good internal consistency. Conclusion. Adapted instrument with useful­ness for measurement of context elements that can promote initiatives of improvement and accreditation in hospitals.

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the “Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) Collaboration” in 2012. The SCC is designed to contribute to quality care by providing reminders of evidence-based practices for the prevention and management of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. However, indicators to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the SCC have not been defined. This study aimed to produce and pilot test a set of valid, reliable and feasible indicators to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the SCC, with an emphasis on best practices. Methods As part of the WHO Collaboration, the SCC was adapted to the Mexican context, and a set of indicators was developed to assess the SCC use and adherence to SCC-related best practices. The indicators were pilot tested in three hospitals for feasibility and reliability using the prevalence- and bias-adjusted kappa index (PABAK) for multiple independent evaluators (initial sample, n = 47; second sample, n = 30 to re-test reliability). The data sources were clinical records and cognitive tests drawn from questionnaires to mothers and health professionals. Results We generated 53 indicators, and 38 of the indicators (those related to best practices and outcomes) were pilot tested. Of these, 26 relate to care for the mother (20 were measured based on clinical records and 6 via questionnaire), and 12 relate to newborn care (9 were medical record-based and 3 were from questionnaires). Feasible indicators were generally also reliable (PABAK≥0.6). Routine feasibility is affected by the frequency of assessed events. Conclusions The generated indicators allow an assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of the SCC and the monitoring of quality of care during childbirth and the immediate postpartum period.

Objective. To select, pilot test and implement a set of indi­cators for tertiary public hospitals. Materials and meth­ods. Quali-quantitative study in four stages: identification of indicators used internationally; selection and prioritization by utility, feasibility and reliability; exploration of the quality of sources of information in six hospitals; pilot feasibility and reliability, and follow-up measurement. Results. From 143 indicators, 64 were selected and eight were prioritized. The scan revealed sources of information deficient. In the pilot, three indicators were feasible with reliability limited. Has conducted workshops to improve records and sources of information; nine hospitals reported measurements of a quarter. Conclusions. Eight priority indicators could not be measured immediately due to limitations in the data sources for its construction. It is necessary to improve mechanisms of registration and processing of data in this group of hospital.

Objetivo. Evaluar la calidad y cumplimiento de guías de práctica clínica (GPC) aplicables a las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ECNT) en Centros de Salud (CS), y opinión del personal sobre las barreras, facilitadores y su utilización. Material y métodos. De 18 GPC valoradas con Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II (AGREEII), se seleccionan tres para elaborar indicadores y evaluar cumplimiento usando Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) estándar 75/95%, umbral 40/75%, respectivamente, α:0.05, β:0.10) en cinco CS. 70 profesionales fueron encuestados sobre conocimiento y utilización de GPC. Resultados. La calidad formal promedio de las GPC fue 57.2%; baja calificación en dominios:“Aplicabilidad” (

Objetivo. Describir el marco conceptual, metodología de implementación y análisis de la Encuesta de Satisfacción de Usuarios del Sistema de Protección Social en Salud de México. Material y métodos. Se analizan los elemen­tos metodológicos de los estudios de 2013, 2014 y 2015, incluyendo el instrumento utilizado, muestreo y diseño del estudio, modelo conceptual y características e indicadores del análisis. Resultados. La encuesta captura información sobre calidad percibida y satisfacción. El muestreo tiene representación nacional y estatal. Se construyen y describen indicadores simples y compuestos (índice de satisfacción y porcentaje de problemas de calidad reportados). El análisis se completa mediante diagramas de Pareto, correlación entre indicadores y asociación con la satisfacción mediante modelos multivariados. Conclusiones. La medición de satisfacción y calidad percibida es un proceso complejo pero necesario para cumplir con la normativa y para identificar estrategias de mejora. La encuesta descrita presenta diseño y análisis rigurosos enfocados en su utilidad para mejorar.

Señor editor: Respondemos a los comentarios enviados por el doctor Sebastián García Saisó, director General de Calidad y Educación en Salud, en relación con el artículo titulado Implementación de indicadores de calidad de la atención en hospitales públicos de tercer nivel en México...

El sistema de salud mexicano ha tenido logros importantes que se reflejan en la mejora creciente del nivel de salud. Empero, la heterogeneidad en la calidad de los servicios y su repercusión en la salud de diferentes grupos poblacionales continúan siendo un reto. Los costos de fallos en la calidad representan de 20 a 40% del gasto de los sistemas de salud. Es necesario desarrollar la capacidad organizacional para implementar sistemas de gestión de calidad que permitan identificar, evaluar, superar y prevenir los retos del sistema de salud. Para ello, se propone una estrategia integral de formación de recursos humanos basada en competencias y responsabilidades, que incluye programas de pregrado, posgrado y educación continua para favorecer el ejercicio efectivo de la función de calidad en los diversos niveles de responsabilidad del sistema de salud. La estrategia responde a las necesidades del sistema mexicano, pero puede ser adaptada a diferentes sistemas y contextos.

Este estudio objetivó describir la Cultura de Seguridad del Paciente (CSP) en una red de hospitales públicos, según las percepciones de los profesionales sanitarios, y analizar la asociación de factores sociolaborales. Se realizó una encuesta a 1.113 profesionales de ocho hospitales españoles, a través de un cuestionario con 12 dimensiones de la CSP. Las percepciones se describen mediante los Porcentajes de Respuestas Positivas (PRP) y Negativas (PRN) a cada dimensión, y se analiza la asociación de factores con regresión lineal múltiple. La dimensión "trabajo en equipo en la unidad" se destacó con el mayor PRP (73,5) y "dotación de personal" con el mayor PRN (61). Los factores más asociados a la CSP (p < 0,05) fueron el "servicio" (farmacéutico y quirúrgico) y la "profesión" (enfermería), ambos de forma positiva. Así, la mejora de la CSP debe centrarse en la racionalidad de la dotación del personal y aprovecharse de la buena relación dentro de las unidades, utilizando los servicios farmacéutico y quirúrgico, y los enfermeros, como benchmark para otros servicios y profesionales.O estudo teve como objetivo descrever a Cultura de Segurança do Paciente (CSP) em uma rede de hospitais públicos, na percepção dos profissionais da saúde, e analisar a associação de fatores sociolaborais. Foi realizada uma pesquisa junto a 1.113 profissionais de oito hospitais espanhóis, através de um questionário com 12 dimensões da CSP. As percepções são descritas através dos porcentuais de respostas positivas (PRP) e negativas (PRN), em cada dimensão, e é analisada a associação de fatores com regressão linear múltipla. A dimensão "trabalho em equipe na unidade" se destacou, com o maior PRP (73,5) e "dotação em pessoal" com o maior PRN (61). Os fatores mais associados à CSP (p < 0,05) foram o "serviço" (farmacêutico e cirúrgico) e a "profissão" (enfermaria), ambos de forma positiva. Dessa forma, a melhoria da CSP deve focar-se na racionalidade da dotação de pessoal e aproveitar a boa relação dentro das unidades, utilizando os serviços farmacêutico e cirúrgico, e os enfermeiros, como benchmark para os demais serviços e profissionais.The objectives were to describe Patient Safety Culture (PSC) in a regional network of public hospitals, according to the perceptions of health professionals, and analyze the influence of socio-professional factors. A survey was conducted with 1,113 professionals from eight Spanish hospitals, using a questionnaire that explores 12 dimensions of PSC. Perceptions were described through the Percentage of Positive (PPR) and Negative Responses (PNR) by dimension, and the association of factors was analyzed using multivariate linear regression. The dimension "Teamwork within the same Unit" had the highest PPR (73.5), and "Staffing" the highest PNR (61). The variables "Service" (Pharmacy, Surgical Center) and "Profession" (Nurses) were significantly associated to positive assessments. Thus, strategies to improve PSC should prioritize rational distribution of human resources, and take advantage of the positive perceived relationship within Units. Moreover, pharmaceutical and surgical services, as well as nurses should probably be benchmarked by other services and professionals.

Surgical-site infection is a preventable adverse event. Implementation of good practices for correct surgical-site preparation can contribute to lessen this safety problem. The objective of this study was to describe the presence and quality of protocols on surgical-site preparation in the Murcia (Spain) regional network of public hospitals. The indicator "existence of protocol for surgical-site preparation" was assessed, as well as the formal quality (expected attributes) and contents (compared to current evidence-based recommendations) of existing documents. Seven of the nine hospitals have a protocol for surgical-site preparation. Opportunities to improve have been identified in relation to the protocols' formal quality and contents. Recommendations related to skin asepsis are incomplete and those related to hair removal contradict existing evidence. Most hospitals have protocols for surgical-site preparation; however, there is great room for improvement, in relation to their expected attributes and to the inclusion of evidence-based recommendations.La infección del sitio quirúrgico es un evento adverso prevenible mediante la implementación de buenas prácticas de preparación prequirúrgica. El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir la existencia y calidad de protocolización de la preparación prequirúrgica en la red regional de hospitales públicos de Murcia (España). Se evaluó el indicador "Existencia de protocolo/norma de preparación prequirúrgica", analizando la calidad formal (atributos) y de contenido (presencia de recomendaciones basadas en evidencia) de los documentos existentes. Siete (de nueve) hospitales acreditaron tener protocolos de preparación prequirúrgica. Existen oportunidades de mejora en la calidad formal y de contenido. Las recomendaciones sobre asepsia son incompletas en la mayoría de los documentos, y las de eliminación del vello contrarias a la evidencia. La preparación prequirúrgica está protocolizada en la mayoría de hospitales, pero la calidad de los protocolos es deficiente, así como la normalización de prácticas basadas en evidencia.A infecção do sítio cirúrgico é evento adverso, possível de prevenir mediante a implementação de boas práticas de preparação pré-cirúrgica. Este estudo teve por objetivo descrever a existência e qualidade da protocolização da preparação pré-cirúrgica em uma rede regional de hospitais públicos de Múrcia, Espanha. Avaliou-se o indicador Existência de protocolo/norma de preparação pré-cirúrgica, analisando-se a qualidade formal (atributos) e de conteúdo (presença de recomendações baseadas em evidência) dos documentos existentes. Sete (de nove) hospitais comprovaram que tinham protocolos de preparação pré-cirúrgica. Identificaram-se oportunidades de melhoria da qualidade formal e de conteúdo dos protocolos. As recomendações sobre assepsia estavam incompletas na maioria dos documentos, e aquelas de eliminação do pelo mostraram-se contrárias à evidência. A preparação pré-cirúrgica está protocolizada na maioria dos hospitais, mas a qualidade dos protocolos é deficiente, assim como a padronização das práticas baseadas em evidência.

The quality of diabetes care remains suboptimal according to numerous studies assessing the achievement of quality indicators for diabetes care in various healthcare settings. We report about global and specific quality indicators for diabetes care and their association to glycemic control at the population level in two national health surveys in Mexico.We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the 2006 and 2012 National Health Surveys in Mexico. We examined quality of care for 2,965 and 4,483 adults (≥ 20 years) with diagnosed type 2 diabetes using fourteen simple and two composite indicators derived from self-reported information. In a subsample for both surveys, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was measured at the time of the interview. We obtained survey weight-adjusted estimators using multiple regression models (logistic and linear) with combined data files, including survey year as covariate to assess change.Global quality of care in 2012 was 40.8%, with a relative improvement of 11.7% between 2006 and 2012. Detections of cardiovascular disease risk factors (dyslipidemia and hypertension) were the indicators with the highest improvement, while non-pharmaceutical treatment and diabetic foot exams showed minor changes. We found a significant association between the quality of the process of diabetes care and glycemic control (OR 2.53, 95% CI 1.63-3.94). Age more than 65 years old, the type of health subsystem, gender (males), and high socio-economic status were also significantly associated to glycemic control.Quality diabetes care and glycemic control improved and are significantly associated. However, according to international standards, the current situation remains suboptimal. A more holistic approach is needed, with an emphasis on improving quality in outpatient care.

Objective: The aim of this study was to observe and describe the changes in the structures for patient safety (PS) and PS culture (PSC) at the level of health facilities, following the implementation of the National Patient Safety Program (NPSP). Methods: An observational, longitudinal, and descriptive study including follow-up of changes in structure and activities for PS and assessments of PSC before and 15 months after the NPSP enforcement. Three Brazilian hospitals with different management logistics participated in the study (federal public, state public, and private). PSC was measured using the AHRQ's instrument, adapted and validated for the Brazilian context (Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture [HSOPSC]). Changes in structure and activities to improve PS were mapped against the NPSP objectives. Changes in PSC were assessed by the hospital and discussed considering a change theory based on the literature. Results: Structural changes occurred in all hospitals but at a different pace and extension. A PS unit, adoption of some PS protocols, and training on PS occurred in the three hospitals. PSC significantly improved in all facilities. Public hospitals had the worst baseline PSC but showed greater improvements. The state hospital presented few structural changes and soon had the lowest ratings of PSC. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that external regulatory initiatives can trigger, even if unevenly, actions promoting PS and relevant internal structural changes, which in turn seem to increase awareness and improvement in PSC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Quality improvement (QI) methods are recommended to address healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in hospitals, but whereas internal initiatives have been widely studied, there is little evidence on the application and effect of a QI approach from an external system-wide perspective.Aim: To analyse the effect of a national system-wide QI initiative aimed at promoting HCAI prevention via regulatory interventions in Brazil.Methods: A QI cycle approach designed and assessed with a before-and-after quasi-experimental design was implemented by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), targeting 1869 hospitals. Eleven evidence-based quality indicators related to HCAI prevention and a composite measure were assembled, shared, and assessed; the intervention to improve was then based on participatory multifaceted regulatory actions. Absolute and relative improvements were estimated after the intervention.Findings: In all, 563 hospitals (30.1% response) totalling 86,837 beds participated in the baseline assessment, and 681 hospitals (36.4% response) totalling 101,231 beds in the second. Ten of the 11 criteria improved (P < 0.05), as well as the composite indicator (P = 0.001) in all the regions of the country, particularly in the group of hospitals participating at baseline. 'Hand hygiene (HH) infrastructure' reached 100% (baseline: 97.9; P = 0.001), 'HH protocol' 96.9% (baseline: 92.9; P = 0.001), 'HH monitoring' 70% (baseline: 60.7; P < 0.001) and 'existence of antimicrobial prescription protocol' 80.7% (baseline: 73.2; P < 0.001), among others. The HCAI rates of the participating hospitals decreased after the intervention (P < 0.05).Conclusion: The QI cycle approach was useful in guiding system-wide interventions for patient safety. External regulation was feasible and effective in promoting internal HCAI prevention nationwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a serious patient safety problem. There are effective preventive practices, but little information on adherence in Brazilian hospitals. This study aims at assessing adherence to good HAI prevention practices. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at 3 different types of hospitals (public-federal, public-state and private) in Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil. A total of 19 structure and process indicators were measured based on 7 National Quality Forum Patient Safety Practices. Overall adherence was low, but higher in the private hospital, followed by the public-federal and public-state institutions. There was adequate maintenance of central venous catheters and high vaccine coverage against the influenza virus among health professionals. However, hand hygiene adherence was low, and surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and prevention of multidrug-resistant bacteria transmission, urinary tract infection by urinary catheter and associated with mechanical ventilation were inadequate. Despite the availability of evidence-based recommendations, there is ample room for improvement in adherence to safe practices in the hospitals under study, contributing to the heightened risk of unnecessary harm to patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Federico A Zumaya-Estrada,1 Alfredo Ponce-de-León-Garduño,2 Edgar Ortiz-Brizuela,2 Juan Carlos Tinoco-Favila,3 Patricia Cornejo-Juárez,4 Diana Vilar-Compte,4 Alejandro Sassoé-González,5 Pedro Jesus Saturno-Hernandez,6 Celia M Alpuche-Aranda1 1Center for Infectious Diseases Research (CISEI), National Institute of Public Health (INSP), Cuernavaca, C.P. 62100, Morelos, México; 2Infectology Department, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubirán”, Ciudad de México, C.P. 14080, México; 3Infectology Department, Hospital General 450, Secretary of Health of Durango, Durango, C.P. 34206, Durango, México; 4Infectious Diseases Department, National Institute of Cancer (INCan), Ciudad de México, C.P. 14080, México; 5Epidemiological Intelligence Unit, High Specialty Regional Hospital of Ixtapaluca, Estado de México, C.P. 56530, México; 6Center for Evaluation and Surveys Research (CIEE), National Institute of Public Health (INSP), Cuernavaca, C.P. 62100, Morelos, MéxicoCorrespondence: Celia M Alpuche-ArandaCenter for Infectious Diseases Research (CISEI), National Institute of Public Health (INSP), Cuernavaca, C.P. 62100, Morelos, MéxicoTel +52 777-329-3000 ext. 2101Email celia.alpuche@insp.mxPedro Jesus Saturno-HernandezCenter for Evaluation and Surveys Research (CIEE), National Institute of Public Health (INSP), Cuernavaca, C.P. 62100, Morelos, MéxicoTel +52 777-329-3000 ext. 4332Email pedro.saturno@insp.mxPurpose: To describe the antimicrobial use in four tertiary care hospitals in Mexico.Patients and Methods: Point prevalence surveys (PPSs) were conducted on medical records of hospitalized patients with prescribed antimicrobials (AMs) in four tertiary care hospitals in Mexico in 2019. Prevalence estimates and descriptive statistics were used to present the collected data on antimicrobial prescribing and microbiological studies.Results: The prevalence of patients with prescribed AMs among the hospitals ranged from 47.1% to 91.3%. Antibiotics for systemic use (J01s) were the most prescribed (84.6%, [95% CI: 81.5– 87.3]), mainly extended-spectrum J01s: third-generation cephalosporins 19.8% [95% CI: 16.8– 23.1], and carbapenems 17.0% [95% CI: 14.2– 20.2]. Antibiotic treatments were largely empirical, with no planned duration or review dates. The ceftriaxone use was excessive and prolonged. No formal reference guidelines for antimicrobial prescribing were available in the hospitals. Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli and ESKAPE pathogens were identified in all hospitals.Conclusion: This study describes the extensive use of antimicrobials and broad-spectrum antibiotics for systemic use in Mexican hospitals, along with the presence of resistant pathogens to the antibiotics frequently used in the hospitals surveyed.Keywords: PPSs, antimicrobial use, antibiotics, Mexican hospitals

Resumo: Um monitoramento eficaz da segurança do paciente precisa focar a implantação de práticas baseadas em evidências que evitem danos desnecessários ligados à assistência à saúde. O objetivo do Projeto ISEP-Brasil foi desenvolver e validar indicadores de boas práticas de segurança do paciente para o contexto brasileiro. Tomou por base a tradução e adaptação dos indicadores validados no Projeto ISEP-Espanha, além do documento Safe Practices for Better Healthcare do National Quality Forum dos Estados Unidos, que possui 34 recomendações de boas práticas. Realizou-se validação por um painel de 25 especialistas e análise da confiabilidade e viabilidade em um estudo-piloto realizado em três hospitais com diferentes tipos de gestão (estadual, federal e privada). Aprovaram-se 75 indicadores de boas práticas (39 de estrutura; 36 de processo) para 31 das 34 recomendações. Os indicadores foram considerados válidos, confiáveis e úteis para o monitoramento da segurança do paciente em hospitais brasileiros.

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Objetivo. Comparar la calidad de atención a neonatos con sepsis neonatal, hipoxia intrauterina, prematuridad y asfixia perinatal en hospitales acreditados (HA) y no acreditados (HNA). Material y métodos. Se evaluaron 28 hospi­tales de la Secretaría de Salud en 11 estados de México; la evaluación incluyó infraestructura, equipamiento e insumos, procesos de gestión de calidad e indicadores de calidad clínica. Se utilizó LQAS y se estimó el cumplimiento promedio de criterios e indicadores en HA y HNA. Resultados. Hubo diferencias significativas en favor de HA en equipamiento e insumos y no significativas en existencia y funcionamiento de los comités hospitalarios. No hubo diferencias consistentes ni significativas en cumplimiento de indicadores clínicos entre los HA y HNA. Conclusiones. La acreditación para la atención de neonatos con los diagnósticos seleccionados no se asocia a diferencias en la calidad de la atención.

Objetivo. Identificar barreras, facilitadores y propuestas de mejora en la implementación de Guías de Práctica Clínica (GPC) desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de la salud. Material y métodos. Estudio cualitativo a través de 85 entrevistas semiestructuradas a responsables de implementa­ción, difusión y aplicación, y del personal operativo en centros de atención primaria y hospitales en siete estados de México. El contenido fue codificado y analizado con ATLAS.ti 7.0. Resultados. Las principales barreras encontradas fueron la no actualización de las GPC y baja alineación con otras normas, e imposibilidad de implementarlas debido a la sobre­carga de trabajo y los recursos limitados. Conclusiones. El esfuerzo por implementar GPC parece haber sido errático e insuficiente, y la evaluación de su utilización inexistente. Se propone crear estrategias integradas y contextualizadas que resulten ser más efectivas y eficientes para la implementación exitosa de GPC.

Objetivo. Evaluar la calidad de la atención a neonatos con indicadores de proceso, en patologías seleccionadas. Ma­terial y métodos. Evaluación multicéntrica, transversal de nueve indicadores en 28 hospitales de 11 entidades de México. Se utilizó Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) para estándares de calidad y muestra por hospital. Casos seleccio­nados al azar del Subsistema Automatizado de Egresos Hos­pitalarios. Se clasifican hospitales como “cumplimiento con estándar”/“no cumplimiento” por indicador y, cumplimiento con IC95% exacto binomial, regional y nacional, según mues­treo estratificado no proporcional. Resultados. Ningún indicador cumple el estándar de 75% en hospitales, con 0 a 19 hospitales que cumplen, según indicador. Excepto la iden­tificación oportuna de asfixia perinatal e inicio de antibiótico correcto en sospecha de sepsis temprana, el cumplimiento es

factores de riesgo obstétrico durante el embarazo, parto y posparto. Material y métodos. Con datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018-19, se clasificó a las mujeres de acuerdo con los factores de riesgo obstétrico (FRO) presentes en su último embarazo y se evaluó la calidad de la atención con indicadores de estructura y proceso en la atención prenatal (APN), y en la atención del parto y posparto (APP). Resultados. El cumplimiento de indicadores de proceso en APN y APP para mujeres con FRO fue de 56.9%. Ante complicaciones durante el embarazo o el parto, disminuyó en la APN, y ante variables socioeconómicas desfavorables, disminuyó en la APN y en la APP. Conclusiones. Es necesario mejorar sistemáticamente la calidad de la atención en el embarazo, parto y posparto en mujeres con y sin riesgo obstétrico, principalmente en grupos vulnerables

Objetivo. Analizar la prevalencia de polifarmacia, así como los factores que identifican a los grupos con mayor riesgo, en un estudio poblacional en México. Material y métodos. Análisis descriptivo de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018-19 (Ensanut 2018-19), cuestionarios de Utilización de servicios (sección medicamentos) y del Hogar, para obtener la prevalencia de polifarmacia (consumo simultáneo ≥5 medicamentos). Se utilizó un modelo de regresión logística para estimar la asociación de polifarmacia con factores sociodemográficos y de atención a la salud. Resultados. Prevalencia de polifarmacia: ≥18 años, 15.5%, y ≥65 años, 26.5%. Prevalencias superiores: nefropatías (61.5%), cardiopatías (42.2%), enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (38.5%), diabetes (29.3%) e hipertensión (26.4%). Mayor posibilidad en adultos ≥65 años (OR:1.95), con baja escolaridad (OR:1.54), seguridad social (OR:1.64), atendidos en servicios públicos (OR:1.7) y enfermedad crónica (OR:1.84). Conclusiones. La polifarmacia se asocia con tener enfermedad crónica y con factores sociodemográficos. Es una gran área de oportunidad para mejorar calidad de la atención, particularmente la prescripción farmacológica a la población identificada con mayor riesgo.

Abstract Background Preeclampsia is a relatively frequent condition during pregnancy and childbirth. The administration of magnesium sulphate as a prophylactic and treatment measure is an evidence-based practice for eclampsia; however, it is not consistently used, compromising the health of pregnant women. This study aimed to assess compliance with recommendations of the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) for the use of MgSO4 in pregnant women with preeclampsia, before and after the implementation of the World Health Organization Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC). Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted between July 2015 and July 2016 at a third-level maternity hospital in northeastern Brazil, where the SCC was implemented. Compliance (underuse and overuse of MgSO4) was assessed in biweekly samples of 30 deliveries assessed 6 months before and 6 months after SCC implementation, using indicators based on international guidelines. A total of 720 deliveries were assessed over 1 year using an ad hoc application for reviewing medical records. Aggregated adequate use was estimated for the study period, and the time series measurements were compared to a control chart to assess change. Results The incidence of preeclampsia was 39.9% (287/720). Among these, 64.8% (186/287) had severe signs or symptoms and needed MgSO4. Underuse (no prescription when needed) of MgSO4 was observed in 74.7% (139/186) of women who needed the drug. Considering all women, non-compliance with the prescription protocol (underuse and overuse) was 20.0% (144/720). After introducing the SCC, the use of MgSO4 in women with preeclampsia with severe features increased from 19.1 to 34.2% (p = 0.025). Longitudinal analysis showed a significant (p

Fundamento: la expresión de empatía en la relación médico-paciente presenta múltiples beneficios en la atención a la salud. La evidencia indica menor empatía en fases avanzadas del desarrollo curricular en medicina. Existe escasa información al respecto en población mexicana. Objetivo: identificar el nivel de empatía general y sus factores asociados en tres momentos distintos del desarrollo curricular en estudiantes mexicanos de medicina. Métodos: estudio transversal, realizado en la Escuela de Medicina de una universidad privada en la Ciudad de México, sobre 161 estudiantes de medicina inscritos en primer, tercer y quinto semestre de la carrera de medicina que completaron la escala multidimensional de empatía, versión reducida. Se realizaron análisis por semestre y sexo; se identificaron subgrupos con diferente nivel de empatía y se realizó un análisis con estimadores de riesgo. Resultados: las mujeres fueron más empáticas que los hombres (p = 0,0001) excepto en la detección de emociones ajenas que no mostró diferencias entre sexos (p = 0,99). Las mujeres no mostraron diferencias entre semestres (p > 0,05), los hombres de primer semestre fueron más empáticos que los de tercero y quinto (p = 0,005) particularmente para detectar emociones ajenas (p = 0,002). Ser hombre aumentó la probabilidad de mostrar menor nivel de empatía (OR = 2,36, p = 0,02). Conclusiones: el menor nivel de empatía en estudiantes hombres de semestres avanzados de medicina puede comprometer los beneficios hasta ahora reportados de la expresión de esta habilidad en la relación médico-paciente y en consecuencia disminuir la calidad de la atención. Es necesaria una estrategia de instrucción en empatía para este grupo estudiantil.