Assessment of Referrals and Hospitalizations in the Hospital Transformed into COVID-19 Facility in Poland during the “Spring Wave” of the Epidemic in 2020—A Cross-Sectional Study

The study aimed to evaluate hospitalizations in a COVID-dedicated facility during the “spring wave” of the epidemic in 2020 in Poland and analyze changes in access to hospital treatment in the country in the early phase of the pandemic. We investigated all referrals and admissions to the Ministry of Interior and Administration hospital in Białystok from 14 April to 14 August 2020. A total of 238 patients were referred to the hospital (with a median age of 64.5 years; IQR, 44–78), most commonly with fever (n = 151; 63.5%). Only 135 (56.7%) were admitted (5.5% of the number hospitalized in the same period in 2019). SARS-CoV-2 was confirmed in 42 (17.7%) cases. Older people with concomitant diseases and disabilities dominated. Seventeen patients (12.6%) required ICU treatment, and 19 (14%) died. Based on the National Health Fund data, we also examined changes in the rate of hospitalizations in Poland and in selected Polish COVID/ and non-COVID hospitals between February and August 2019 and 2020. The number of hospitalizations in Poland decreased dramatically in comparison to 2019. A very low hospitalization rate, significantly lower than in structurally similar non-COVID hospitals, was observed in transformed hospitals. Better use of hospital resources was observed when the hospital was semi-transformed and had the flexibility to adapt to epidemiological needs. The study seems to confirm that the system of transformed COVID hospitals resulted in unused healthcare resources and limited patient access to medical services in the early period of the epidemic. As a consequence, systemic modifications allowing the maximization and adequate use of the Polish healthcare system’s limited resources have been implemented.

Source of Post-Transplant Care and Mortality among Kidney Transplant Recipients Dually Enrolled in VA and Medicare

Background and objectivesMany kidney transplant recipients enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration are also enrolled in Medicare and eligible to receive both Veterans Health Administration and private sector care. Where these patients receive transplant care and its association with mortality are unknown.Design, setting, participants, & measurementsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of veterans who underwent kidney transplantation between 2008 and 2016 and were dually enrolled in Veterans Health Administration and Medicare at the time of surgery. We categorized patients on the basis of the source of transplant-related care (i.e., outpatient transplant visits, immunosuppressive medication prescriptions, calcineurin inhibitor measurements) delivered during the first year after transplantation defined as Veterans Health Administration only, Medicare only (i.e., outside Veterans Health Administration using Medicare), or dual care (mixed use of Veterans Health Administration and Medicare). Using multivariable Cox regression, we examined the independent association of post-transplant care source with mortality at 5 years after kidney transplantation.ResultsAmong 6206 dually enrolled veterans, 975 (16%) underwent transplantation at a Veterans Health Administration hospital and 5231 (84%) at a non–Veterans Health Administration hospital using Medicare. Post-transplant care was received by 752 patients (12%) through Veterans Health Administration only, 2092 (34%) through Medicare only, and 3362 (54%) through dual care. Compared with patients who were Veterans Health Administration only, 5-year mortality was significantly higher among patients who were Medicare only (adjusted hazard ratio, 2.2; 95% confidence interval, 1.5 to 3.1) and patients who were dual care (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.1 to 2.1).ConclusionsMost dually enrolled veterans underwent transplantation at a non–Veterans Health Administration transplant center using Medicare, yet many relied on Veterans Health Administration for some or all of their post-transplant care. Veterans who received Veterans Health Administration–only post-transplant care had the lowest 5-year mortality.

Fast Tracks: Estratégia de enfrentamento da pandemia de COVID-19 em um hospital privado

Objetivo: Descrever as etapas de elaboração e execução de um plano de contingência para a pandemia de coronavírus em um hospital privado com uso de sistema Fast Tracks. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com objetivo de elaboração de plano e organização de Fast Track para pacientes com sintomas respiratórios que busquem o setor de urgência do hospital. Resultados: A proposta deste sistema consiste no atendimento de pacientes com Síndrome Gripal de forma isolada ao da Unidade de Urgência, sendo atendidos em ambiente sem contato direto com o setor da urgência. Conclusão: Os Fast Tracks visam otimizar os serviços prestados, e principalmente, a diminuição cruzada do vírus, tão preconizada pelos órgãos mundiais em combate a pandemia, além de evitar a superlotação da unidade de emergência. DESCRITORES: Pandemias; Triagem; Vírus da SARS; Organização e Administração; Assistência Hospitalar.FAST TRACKS: FACING STRATEGY FOR COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN A PRIVATE HOSPITALObjective: To describe the steps for preparing and executing a contingency plan for the coronavirus pandemic in a private hospital using the Fast Tracks system. Methodology: This is a descriptive study with the objective of developing a plan and organization of Fast Track for patients with respiratory symptoms who seek the emergency department of the hospital. Results: The purpose of this system is to assist patients with Flu Syndrome in isolation from the Emergency Unit, being treated in an environment without direct contact with the emergency department. Conclusion: Fast Tracks aim to optimize the services provided, and mainly, the cross-reduction of the virus, so advocated by world agencies in fighting the pandemic, in addition to avoiding overcrowding of the emergency unit.DESCRIPTORS: Pandemics; Triage; SARS Virus; Organization and Administration; Hospital Care.FAST TRACKS: ESTRATEGIA DEL ENFRENTAMIENTO DE LA PANDEMIA DEL COVID-19 EN UN HOSPITAL PRIVADOObjetivo: Describir los pasos para preparar y ejecutar un plan de contingencia para la pandemia de coronavirus en un hospital privado utilizando el sistema Fast Tracks. Metodología: Este es un estudio descriptivo con el objetivo de desarrollar un plan y organización de Fast Track para pacientes con síntomas respiratorios que buscan el servicio de urgencias del hospital. Resultados: El objetivo de este sistema es ayudar a los pacientes con síndrome de gripe aislados de la unidad de emergencia, que reciben tratamiento en un entorno sin contacto directo con el departamento de emergencias. Conclusión: Fast Tracks tiene como objetivo optimizar los servicios prestados, y especialmente, la reducción cruzada del virus, tan defendido por las agencias mundiales en la lucha contra la pandemia, además de evitar el hacinamiento de la unidad de emergencia.DESCRIPTORES: Pandemias; Triaje; Virus del SRAS; Organización y Administración; Atención Hospitalaria.

Sistem Informasi Pendaftaran dan Antrian Pasien Pada Klinik Dokter Menggunakan Komunikasi Data Internet

The application of Information Technology has entered various fields and the benefits have begun. This encourages some Information technology developers to develop existing processes in the company to utilize information technology. One area that utilizes this technology is companies in the field of hospitals / clinics. Information technology is used from various sectors including hospital administration, hospital patient queues, inpatient management management and others. In this study the application of the use of information technology is done by making an application about the registration and queue of patients. This application can help the administration of the registration section of the Pakuwon General Hospital so it is hoped that with this technology patients can be helped in terms of time when they go to poly at Pakuwon Hospital. Because the current system is facing various obstacles and problems. The purpose of this study is to implement an application for registration and queuing of patients so that patients who will seek treatment when they come to poly immediately get a queue number. This will have an impact on people's waiting time also in getting the queue number. This application is built with internet and mobile-based computer technology. Application Registration and queue of patients is built using the PHP programming language with framework code igniter supported by MySQL database. Users can access this application by using the app launcher on Android. This application is divided into 3 types of applications, namely applications with access rights as patients, applications with access rights as a bag. Registration, application with access rights as a Physician Assistant. These three applications have connectivity in the data flow.