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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.
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Despite KA-AZG (hospitals working hours act) keep costs under control
Higher salaries increase staff costs. Prudent reorganization helps to save costs.
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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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New primary health care: 200 Mio. Euro for expansion
To release the pressure on hospitals the primary health care sector should be strengthened. Primary health care is a comprehensive and low-threshold integrated care by general practitioners and multi-professional teams. Benefits are the accessibility within short distance, extended opening hours without restricted operation in holiday seasons and beneficial cooperation of health professionals. In May 2016 the first primary health care centre was opened in Vienna. Experiences so far are positive and further rollout of the model will be accepted. Within the financial equalization scheme 200 Mio. Euro will be dedicated to the expansion.
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Outpatient Documentation Project
The national standardization outpatient documentation was implementated nationwide by January 1st, 2014. SOLVE Consulting participated in the preperation on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
