Evaluación de la eficiencia operativa de la Unidad de Hemodiálisis del Hospital General Isidro Ayora de Loja (enero-diciembre 2025)

Abstract

Abstract: The present study aims to determine the operational efficiency of the Hemodialysis Unit of the Isidro Ayora General Hospital in Loja during the period from January to December 2025, based on operational management indicators. A quantitative, descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted, focusing on the collection of monthly information on the total number of hemodialysis sessions performed. The Hemodialysis Unit was assessed as efficient based on monthly indicators. These included the occupancy rate (efficient = 83.33%; somewhat efficient = 16.66%); punctuality in session initiation (efficient = 91.66%; somewhat efficient = 8.33%); stock supply (efficient = 91.66%; somewhat efficient = 8.33%); hemoglobin levels (efficient = 91.66%; somewhat efficient = 8.33%); dialysis adequacy (efficient = 58.33%; somewhat efficient = 33.33%; neutral = 8.33%); albumin levels (efficient = 83.33%; somewhat efficient = 8.33%; neutral = 8.33%); and calcium-phosphorus control (efficient = 75%; somewhat efficient = 16.66%; neutral = 8.33%). The Hemodialysis Unit of the Isidro Ayora General Hospital in Loja is considered operationally efficient based on its level of compliance and the established efficiency scale.