Implementation of international quality standards in everyday practice

As part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation concluded between the National Center for Neurosurgery in Astana and the Aktobe Medical Center, the primary assessment of the activities of nursing staff of the Aktobe Medical Center was carried out in accordance with the requirements of international standards for the quality of medical care.

In the period from March 12 to March 14 this year our center was visited by the director for nursing Zhumabayev A.Z. and assistant epidemiologist Zatsepilov G.S. At the same time, the conformity of the hospitals and the consultative and diagnostic center to international quality standards was assessed, and during the visit of specialists with extensive experience in international accreditation, JSI provided methodological assistance to the staff of the center for the exchange of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

On March 14, a seminar was held with the participation of heads of structural units and nurses explaining the international goals of patient safety, including procedures for identifying patients, providing infection control at all levels of medical care, and introducing a system for managing potential risks. In addition, the guests spoke about their achievements and introduction of new technologies at the National Center for Neurosurgery in the field of improving the quality of nursing care.

In the course of work, the medical staff listened with interest to all the recommendations of qualified specialists Zhumabaeva Altyn Zurashevna and Zatsepilova Galina Sergeevna, who are professionals in their field. Based on the results of the visit, a joint action plan was drawn up for the implementation of international quality standards.