Analysis of the changes in the Polish Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Program over 15 years of activity
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2018, Vol 72, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: One of the examples of a nationwide pro-health program in Poland is the Polish Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Program (PUNHSP). The Program is aimed at early diagnosis and intervention in children with hearing impairments and it is an example of a well-managed program. Presenting the results of the PUNHSP activity as well as organizational aspects and own experience can significantly help institutions managing other programs to achieve high efficiency in their functioning. The aim of this work is a detailed analysis of the Program evaluation during the 15 years of its activity, i.e. the identification of changes and the consequences of their introduction in the perspective of improving quality and efficiency. Materials and methods: The material is PUNHSP data, registered in the Central Database of the Program and organizational information related to management, IT support and PUNHSP infrastructure. The analysis was based on quality assessment parameters (identification of changes and the purpose of their introduction) and effectiveness (consequences of introducing changes). The analysis concerns the whole period of PUNHSP activity - from 2002 to 2017. Results: As a result of the analysis, 13 main modifications of the Program were identified as the "change" criteria and 11 smaller ones - side ones resulting from the necessity to adapt the PUNHSP functionality to current needs. The changes were grouped into five categories: legal, administrative, management, audit and control, as well as IT, changes. Discussion: When analyzing the PUNHSP evaluation, it can be assumed that the changes introduced positively influenced the various aspects of the PUNHSP activity, but do not exhaust the possibilities of further optimization of its activity. Conclusions: The Program requires constant development in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its operation, and the solutions used in it could be a stimulus to improve and create other pro-health programs.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Grażyna Greczka, Monika Zych, Witold Szyfter, Maciej Wróbel
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