Understanding Implementation of Patient Safety Goals Framework at Inpatient Unit of Ciracas General Hospital, Indonesia

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the application of Patient Safety Goals (PSGS) - according to formal regulation of WHO Patient Safety and Joint Commission International (JCI) that set by Ministry of Health Act - in Inpatient Unit of Ciracas General Hospital. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in May-June 2017 through qualitative approach. The FGDs were conducted with nurses who were served in the inpatient unit, while in-depth interview was conducted to the informants by considering positions, duties and functions, and knowledge of Ciracas Hospital. Results: This study obtains indicators of PSGS that have not well-fully run in the Ciracas General Hospital inpatient unit. There was one indicator of PSGS which was PSGS 4; surely of fits procedure, that not entirely asses as of its infrastructure had not finished build. Fostering patient safety culture and to follow patient safety goals framework are the essential thing to be improved in inpatient unit. Conclusion: Patient safety in Ciracas General Hospital has become the genuine concern after this healthcare facility was improved from a primary healthcare facility before. However, there were several aspects that had no change with this healthcare facility transformation including building to focus on health care delivered.