Improvement of the reporting and management of hospital adverse events using the EPQI-KAIZEN methodology

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/creaciencia.v13i2.11822

Keywords:

quality in health, adverse events, hospital management, Kaizen, patient safety, Nicaragua

Abstract

It is demonstrated how the management of adverse events in health care establishments can be improved with the training of work teams in quality methodologies and tools of Kaizen, which help to develop microprojects focused on improving the results of specific processes. . Finally, this strengthens the quality culture of the institutions and the safety of patients.

Author Biographies

Karen Vanessa Herrera Castro, Hospital Militar Escuela: Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños.

Medical Surgeon, Doctor of Public Health Sciences. Head of Quality and Patient Safety-Hospital Militar Escuela: Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños

Robinson Rodriguez, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)

Surgeon. Institutional Program for Quality and Patient Safety (PNCSP) – Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS)

William Barnett Aguilar Carrillo, Hospital Militar Escuela: Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños

Quality and Safety Engineer

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Published

07-07-2022

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Artículo de investigación

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