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Rapid Assessment of Infrastructure of Primary Health Care Facilities – A Key Component for Health Care Systems Management

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Rapid Assessment of Infrastructure of Primary Health Care Facilities – A Key Component for Health Care Systems Management

Background Health services research and health care management have long focused on the role of supplies and personnel in determining the quantity and quality of health care services. However, the importance of health care facility infrastructure cannot be overlooked. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines six building blocks of health care systems, with infrastructure being … Read more

Waiting Times, Service Times, and Patient Satisfaction in an Endocrinology Outpatient Department

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Waiting Times, Service Times, and Patient Satisfaction in an Endocrinology Outpatient Department

In the field of healthcare, patient satisfaction plays a crucial role in assessing the quality of care provided. One of the key factors that can contribute to patient dissatisfaction is long waiting times. Numerous studies have highlighted the association between patient waits and varying levels of dissatisfaction. Additionally, patient perception regarding other aspects of care … Read more

Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2

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Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV-2 Infection The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim guidance for managing healthcare personnel (HCP) who have been infected with or exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The guidance provides criteria for determining when HCP with SARS-CoV-2 infection can safely return to … Read more