Diseño de un sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud ocupacional para el Centro Médico de Especialidades Albatros.

Abstract

The research is aimed at designing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System for the Albatros Medical Center in the year 2024, taking as a guide the ISO 45001 standard and considering the current legislation with the purpose of providing better planning and control of occupational risks specific to the health industry. For this study, non-experimental research of descriptive transversal type with qualitative approach was used, which facilitated the analysis and characterization of hazards and risks in the center through direct observation and workers' opinion on qualitative work climate and labor problems. These revealed risks that compromise the physical and psychological health of nurses, such as exposure to low temperatures, poor lighting and confined spaces that lead to respiratory infections, muscle pain, eye fatigue and increased risk of accidents. In addition, repetitive activities cause chronic muscular tension and psychosocial factors, such as rotating shifts and emergency assistance, impair mental health, increasing anxiety and the risk of errors at work. Addressing these issues, an intervention plan was developed to address the underlying risks, which included corrective actions and specific procedures to control the identified risks. Also, an Occupational Health and Safety policy was formulated for adoption by the institution. In conclusion, the research at Albatros Medical Center identified and evaluated the hazards and occupational risks in the nursing department, which was in compliance with the Ecuadorian legal framework and the requirements of ISO 45001, making it possible to formulate an occupational health and safety policy focused on prevention, continuous improvement and active worker participation.