Características del trabajo de los laboratorios de patología en México.

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Title:	Características del trabajo de los laboratorios de patología en México.
Alternate Title:	Mexican pathology laboratories working features.
Authors:	Buesa, René J. rjbuesa@yahoo.com
Source:	Patologia Revista Latinoamericana. oct-dic2008, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p318-326. 9p.
Subjects:	PATHOLOGICAL laboratories, INDUSTRIAL safety, INDUSTRIAL productivity, WORKFLOW, EMPLOYEES' workload, MANAGEMENT
Geographic Terms:	SANTA Maria Huatulco (Mexico), MEXICO
Abstract (English):	Objective: To determine technical work and productivity indexes in Mexican pathology laboratories. Material and methods: Two questionnaires, one about work volume and productivity, and the other about safety, were distributed during the annual AMETEP meeting at Huatulco in May 2008 and the answers have allowed characterizing and comparing the work of 15 laboratories and the safety of 14 with those from the US and 12 other countries. Results: The laboratories were classified into work volume categories, and those with less than 10,000 cases/year accounted for 69% of the total. Mexican laboratories have work volumes 30% lower, productivity levels 40% lower and personnel complements 10% higher than those they were compared with. Differences between categories for these indicators were not statistically significant (p > 0.93) but the personnel levels were (p < 0.0006). Comments: Productivity indicators with values 50% or lower than those compared with are caused by organizational, work definitions and equipment problems, excessive number of manual and non technical tasks, to the salary system and the employees' almost permanent status, and all need to be considered to increase productivity and improve work flow. Work safety levels are equivalent to those existing in the US from 1970-1982 for 64% of the laboratories, and from 1989-1995 for the remaining. All safety concerns can be addressed with minimal changes and investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	Objetivo: conocer los índices de trabajo y la productividad técnica de los laboratorios de patología en México. Material y métodos: durante la reunión anual de la AMETEP en Huatulco, en mayo de 2008, se repartieron dos cuestionarios, uno sobre volumen del trabajo y productividad, y otro sobre seguridad, con el fin de caracterizar y comparar los niveles de trabajo de 15 laboratorios y los parámetros de seguridad de 14, con los de Estados Unidos y otros 12 países. Resultados: los laboratorios se dividieron en categorías según el total de casos anuales; en este sentido, en 69% de ellos era menor de 10,000. Se encontró que, en general, los laboratorios mexicanos tienen un volumen de trabajo 30% menor, su productividad es 40% más baja y el nivel del personal es 10% mayor que los laboratorios con los que se compararon. Las diferencias entre categorías para los indicadores señalados no fueron estadísticamente significativas (p > 0.93) pero sí los niveles de personal (p < 0.0006). Comentarios: los indicadores de productividad con valores menores del 50% que los comparados representan problemas con la organización, la definición del trabajo y los equipos, el exceso de actividades manuales y accesorias, y el sistema de compensación salarial y la casi inamovilidad laboral. Todos ellos deben tomarse en cuenta para aumentar la productividad y mejorar el flujo del trabajo. Las condiciones de seguridad en el trabajo para 64% de los laboratorios son equivalentes a las existentes en Estados Unidos entre 1970 y 1982, y para el resto a las de 1989 a 1995; sin embargo, pueden mejorarse con un mínimo de cambios e inversión. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Objective: To determine technical work and productivity indexes in Mexican pathology laboratories. Material and methods: Two questionnaires, one about work volume and productivity, and the other about safety, were distributed during the annual AMETEP meeting at Huatulco in May 2008 and the answers have allowed characterizing and comparing the work of 15 laboratories and the safety of 14 with those from the US and 12 other countries. Results: The laboratories were classified into work volume categories, and those with less than 10,000 cases/year accounted for 69% of the total. Mexican laboratories have work volumes 30% lower, productivity levels 40% lower and personnel complements 10% higher than those they were compared with. Differences between categories for these indicators were not statistically significant (p > 0.93) but the personnel levels were (p < 0.0006). Comments: Productivity indicators with values 50% or lower than those compared with are caused by organizational, work definitions and equipment problems, excessive number of manual and non technical tasks, to the salary system and the employees' almost permanent status, and all need to be considered to increase productivity and improve work flow. Work safety levels are equivalent to those existing in the US from 1970-1982 for 64% of the laboratories, and from 1989-1995 for the remaining. All safety concerns can be addressed with minimal changes and investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	23959851