Last modified: 2021-01-14
Abstract
In the current decade, people are very demanding for safe and quality health services, especially services during the Covid 19 pandemic. Where the Covid-19 pandemic has almost hit the entire world which has a profound impact on the health sector. Health facilities are at the forefront of dealing with health problems in the community. In order for the Puskesmas to carry out its functions optimally, it needs to be managed properly, the service performance and the resources used. To ensure that quality improvement can be carried out on an ongoing basis, it is necessary to carry out Puskesmas Accreditation assistance according to the existing mechanism. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation and document review. The results of the study found that the implementation of puskesmas accreditation assistance by the East Kutai District Health Office in 2020 was running well despite many challenges. Accreditation assistant in East Kutai Regency for Puskesmas that have not yet implemented accreditation or will carry out re-accreditation assessments, and have received training and certified mentoring. Puskesmas accreditation uses non-physical DAK budgets. Implementation of mentoring uses a systems approach method and is in accordance with the Accreditation mentoring guidelines. Preparation for accreditation includes workshops, workshops, self-assessment, document preparation and implementation. Assistance for 2020 has been running since February, with preparations such as materials, especially services during the COVID-19 pandemic for 12 health centers. It can be concluded that in general, puskesmas accreditation assistance in East Kutai Regency during this pandemic was full of challenges because there were many rules and service activities that had to be adjusted to the situation in facing the Covid 19 pandemic. Health is even better in preparing recommendations to improve mentoring performance, as well as the fulfillment of supporting facilities for accreditation assistance. It is hoped that the health office can fully support the assistance activities so that the target of Puskesmas Accreditation can be achieved well, especially during this pandemic.
Keywords: Accreditation Assistance; COVID-19 Pandemic; Implementation,