Implementation of the Ministry of Health Regulation Number 66 of 2016 concerning Occupational Health and Safety in Hospitals Regarding the Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Healthcare Workers at Kabelota Regional General Hospital Donggala Regency

Muhammad Ryman Napirah; Vidyanto; Very Anggriani Putri; Pertiwi; Hasanah

Authors

Muhammad Ryman Napirah Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Indonesia
Vidyanto Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Indonesia
Very Anggriani Putri Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Indonesia
Pertiwi Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Indonesia
Hasanah 5Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Tadulako University, Indonesia

Keywords:

Implementation, PPE, Health worker

Abstract

Background: Personal Protective Equipment refers to gear used to protect an individual or their body against workplace hazards; technically, it serves to reduce the severity of any work-related accidents that may occur.

Objective: This study aims to examine the implementation of the policy stipulated in the Minister of Health Regulation (Permenkes) Number 66 of 2016 concerning Occupational Health and Safety in Hospitals, specifically regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment by healthcare workers at the Kabelota Regional General Hospital in Donggala Regency.

Method: This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants, regular informants, and additional informants, as well as through direct field observation. The study involved 7 informants in total: 1 key informant (the hospital director), 4 regular informants (healthcare professionals), and 2 additional informants (department/ward heads).

Result: The results indicate that healthcare workers are knowledgeable regarding the communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structures essential for effective policy implementation; this is evidenced by findings from interviews and probing conducted with the informants.

Conclusion: The hospital director should re-establish the Hospital Occupational Health and Safety team and provide incentives to healthcare workers who implement the policy on the use of personal protective equipment. It is expected that these measures will lead to effective policy implementation, ensuring that tasks are carried out in accordance with defined roles and responsibilities.

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