Structural audits show high quality of hospitals

17.02.2022 13:49

In 2021, 15,000 structural inspections were carried out for highly complex services in hospitals. The results now show that the constant accusation of poor quality is not justified, because in 92 percent of the cases there were no complaints; rather, the audit results confirm the quality of the clinics in highly complex services in terms of personnel, structure and organization. In only eight percent did the Medical Service (MD) believe that it had possibly identified technical, organizational or personnel deficits in individual areas of the structural features.

According to the DKG, it should be noted that these are not yet proven defects, but rather solely one-sided test results from the MD. It remains to be seen whether these suspected cases will actually be confirmed following possible legal remedies.

“It is regrettable that the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds is now using this as an opportunity to speak of inadequate structure and the need for additional support. He completely forgets that the hospitals had to cope with a pandemic in 2021 and were nevertheless confronted for the first time with the complicated system of structural audits, which also had to be implemented with a short lead time. The clinics have already impressively demonstrated their high quality in this first wave of examinations. “It would be reason enough for the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds to also recognize the achievements of the hospitals and their employees,” says Dr. Gerald Gaß, CEO of DKG.