Opportunities for utilizing hospital data to improve medical care quality and patient safety

Abstract

Objective. The purpose was to investigate the use of hospital data to enhance patient safety, while also considering hygiene and occupational safety concerns for medical staff. Materials and methods. In the course of the work, bibliosemantic, questionnaire-survey, hygienic and statistical research methods were used. Research results. The utilization of hospital data proves beneficial for improving the quality and safety of medical care and enhancing the efficiency of healthcare facilities. Despite the existing data collection system in healthcare, the national regulatory framework practically overlooks the issues of utilizing this data to enhance the performance of hospital institutions. A significant challenge in the effective use of medical statistics data is their generalized nature, which could be adressed through the implementation of an electronic healthcare system. A relatively detailed analysis of medical records of deceased patients only confirms the importance of developing organizational measures and recommendations that could improve the quality and safety of medical care not only within specific healthcare institutions but also within the healthcare system as a whole. Conclusions. Enhancing the regulatory framework regarding the utilization of medical statistics data is a pertinent task for domestic science and practice.