Aplicación de buenas prácticas de almacenamiento y distribución de dispositivos médicos en la bodega del Hospital General Latacunga

Abstract

The main objective of this research study was to apply good storage and distribution practices for medical devices at the warehouse of the Hospital General Latacunga. Through a non-experimental, qualitative, quantitative, and cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of the personnel who worked in the medical warehouse. For the development of the investigation, we proceeded in four phases: determination of the current situation of the storage and distribution areas, preparation, socialization, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). As a result, in the initial evaluation, 63.16% compliance with the guidelines established in the Manual for the reception, storage, distribution, transportation of medicines, and medical devices of the Ministry of Public Health (MPH) was obtained. In the surveys carried out to the warehouse personnel, it was determined that 100% consider that they do not have adequate space and infrastructure for the storage of the products, they do not have SOP, and the pharmaceutical biochemist has full responsibility for the processes carried out in pharmacies. Due to this, five SOP were elaborated for personnel responsibilities, reception, storage, return, and distribution of medical devices, later the socialization, and corrective actions were carried out and after evaluating the implementation of these documents, compliance of 89.47% was obtained. It was concluded that the warehouse of Hospital General Latacunga, does not fully comply with the quality parameters of the MPH, due to problems such as the lack of space, infrastructure, and adequate ventilation. It is recommended that the staff in the warehouse area comply with the SOP that was created, in order to adjust to the quality standards of the control agencies and thus guarantee their effectiveness and safety.