IMPLEMLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN MANAJEMEN RUMAH SAKIT DALAM MENCIPTAKAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA YANG AMAN DAN SEHAT DI RS. BHAYANGKARA TK. III LEMDIKLAT

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ON CREATING A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT IN LEMDIKLAT POLICE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background: There is three-fold risk increase for healthcare workers to get infected with COVID-19 compared to general population. Lemdiklat Police Hospital plays an important role in COVID-19 management, which means more exposure to SARS-CoV2. It was recorded that 147 out of 275 (53%) hospital personnel had been infected with COVID-19, with 33 of them experiencing a second COVID-19 infection.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to describe the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and to assess the level of work safety for hospital staff.

Methods: This research is a case study research with a single case design. Thirteen research subjects were selected using purposive sampling and consisted of representatives of management and staff from several units in the hospital. This study used interview and observation to collect data on the implementation of OHS at the hospital

Results: eleven of 13 informants were women (84,6%) and nearly 54% of informants have a bachelor degree. The median of age and work experience were 31 years and 5 years, respectively. Based on the interview, hospital staff considered that the hospital had implemented OHS well. However, observations in several hospital areas showed that the hospital role in COVID-19 transmission prevention had not been maximised.

Conclusions: The implementation of OHS at Lemdiklat Police Hospital has shown management’s commitment to maintaining staff’s health and safety. Improvements are needed in several areas, particularly to prevent COVID-19 transmission, although considered sufficient by hospital staff.