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Hospital Baromter 2017
The hospital barometer contains the results of a representative survey of German hospitals on current health and hospital policy topics, which is conducted annually. In 2017, 234 general hospitals from 100 beds participated in the survey.
In addition to the consideration of the economic situation, outpatient emergency care in hospitals, treatment of non SHI-accredited doctors and the structure of head physicians contracts has also been discussed. The topic also includes foreign nursing staff and care of patients with migrant background. As a final chapter information technology in hospital is covered.
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Innovations in the Austrian DRG system 2017, model for outpatient sector
In the Austrian DRG system substantial changes have been initiated for 2017. The focus is given on updated relations of point values from the project “post calculation” including methodically adjustments for accounting. For the outpatient sector a similar case group weighted model has been developed, which will be implemented step by step from 2017 to 2019.
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CIRSmedical - Treasure Trove for Patient Safety
The anonymous error-reporting system CIRSmedical has become a treasure trove for of patient safety. In Germany and Austria alone around 800 reports of critical events have already been entered.
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University Hospital Graz – Target planning Radiology finalized
Evaluation and update of the Masterplan (Program 2020) in 4 steps. The result is a preconcerted room and functional schedule as well as a forcast of investment costs and consequential costs which are the basis for further planning.
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New DIN 13080
Since June 2016, there is the New DIN 13080, which together with its supplements 3 and 4 is an essential basis for planning health care buildings in the German-speaking countries. The standard that has existed for 30 years has only been updated slightly. However, due to the significant changes in health care in the recent past and the resulting impact on the planning of hospitals, a comprehensive revision was necessary.
