Early warning system score implementation at inpatient room in Siloam Hospitals Balikpapan

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to analyze the implementation of EWS according to standards and the factors that influence the implementation of EWS inpatient care Siloam Hospitals Balikpapan.

Methods

This types of research used the qualitative method and field research. Data were obtained from in-depth interviews with structural and functional staff related to inpatient room and review form of EWS which measures in April–May 2019 for inpatient patient. Qualitative analysis is done to see the relationship between factors on EWS implementation.

Results

The study shows that (1) the implementation of EWS hospitalized by SHBP has not yet run according to the standards; (2) the implementation of EWS Monitoring inpatient services at SHBP has been carried out even though it has not been contained EWS implementation policy on how the EWS monitoring is carried out; (3) factors influencing the implementation consist of communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure.