Implementación de buenas prácticas de almacenamiento de medicamentos en el Hospital IESS Ambato.

Abstract

This study aimed to make the implementation of best practices for storage of medicines (BPA) at the Hospital Ecuadorian Social Segurity Institute of Ambato city, in order to ensure stability of drugs in the pharmacy and the winery. For this type of research a detailed description of the areas where drugs are store, identifying critical points to improve in accordance with the provisions of the Guide Receptión and Storage of medicines of the Ministry of Public Health was conducted. Following this assessment proceeded take corrective actions to subsequently implement and comply with the parameters established by the Public Health Ministry adequate ambient temperatura, relative humidity, light control input, expiratión control, organization of drugs agreement as set forth in Table National Essential Drugs (Therapeutic Group), signage, physical space, continuous inventory, sanitation and training for all personnel who are in daily contact with drugs. With this inplemntation the hospital today can ensure that drugs are dispensed to patients are in good condition and there followed closely since joining. Finally we recommend continuing with the implementation of good storage practices to help ensure the quality, stability and conservation of each of the drugs and thus meet the therapeutic targets.