A woman is being examined by a doctor at the National Hospital for Tropical Disease in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The has recently
released a set of indicators to evaluate the safety of a hospital as the COVID-19 is ravaging in the world.
The set of provides information on prevention
and control of the COVID-19 and other acute respiratory diseases at hospitals
and guidance on how to deliver safe medical services and prevent
cross-infections among patients and health care workers.
The 37 indicators, divided in eight chapters, have a total
score of 150, which are used to classify hospitals based on levels
of safety.
A hospital rated as “safe” must reach over 75 percent of the
maximum score with no indicators scoring zero.
A “low safety” hospital must obtain 50 – 75 percent of the
maximum score with no indicators scoring zero.
A hospital rated “unsafe” scores below 50 percent of the
maximum score or has an indicator at zero./.
Source: VietnamPlus
