Diseño de un protocolo de buenas prácticas de almacenamiento y distribución de dispositivos médicos en la farmacia y bodega del Hospital General Andino de Chimborazo

Abstract

The present research work consisted in the development and elaboration of a protocol of good practices of reception, distribution and storage of medical devices in the cellar and pharmacy of the General Hospital Andino of Chimborazo, so the initial assessment of the conditions in which the winery and pharmacy areas were located was carried out, by applying a Check-list and updating the inventory of medical devices to know the quantity and type of inputs it handles the pharmacy service, and finally a staff survey was developed to assess their knowledge of medical supplies management. The results obtained from these tests showed that 51% of the aspects conform to what is specified in the standards published by the Ministry of Public Health and the Agency for Regulation, Control and Health Surveillance, 29% do not follow the guidelines established by the entities control and 20% remain in development, aimed at being fulfilled. Due to the aforementioned, it is necessary to develop of a protocol where this Standardized Operational Processes regarding the reception, distribution and storage of medical devices that adapt to the space, infrastructure and personnel working in the winery and pharmacy, and is recommended to the Professional Biochemistry the early implementation of the protocol developed with the purpose of improving the condition of the products offered to the customer.