Ficha de Evaluación Infraestructura Pública en Salud

The hospital is situated at an elevation of 124 meters above sea level, with coordinates E01123195 N00997288 in the Colombian Magna Sirgas system. The hospital's property has an area of 3,278 square meters and is located at Cra 5 No. 11ª-43 / Cll 12 #5-21 in the municipal head of Barranca de Upía. The property is owned by the municipality, according to information provided by the hospital's manager. The constructed area of the hospital is 1,859.30 square meters, as measured in the field. The hospital is accessible by a paved road, with a distance of 110 kilometers to the reference hospital of fourth level in Villavicencio-Meta, which takes approximately 2 hours to travel at an average speed of 58 kilometers per hour. The hospital is also 8.4 kilometers away from the hospital in Villa Nueva (Casanare), which can be reached in 15 minutes by paved road, crossing the Upia River. The hospital serves a population of over 3,600 people, consisting of both urban and rural residents. The facility provides various healthcare services, including emergency care, outpatient services, and hospitalization. The hospital's infrastructure includes a range of facilities, including consultorio rooms, a laboratory, a radiology department, and a pharmacy. The hospital also has a range of equipment, including air conditioning, a UPS system, and a backup power generator. The hospital's water supply is provided by a municipal water system, with a capacity of 8,000 cubic meters of storage. The hospital's sewage system is also connected to the municipal sewage system. However, the hospital experiences frequent power outages, with an average of 7 outages per month, lasting between 2 to 3 hours. The hospital's infrastructure is in need of improvement, with various areas requiring renovation or replacement. The hospital's management has identified the need for upgrades to the electrical and plumbing systems, as well as the installation of new equipment and furniture. The hospital's staff includes a range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and administrative personnel. The hospital's management has implemented various quality improvement initiatives, including the use of electronic medical records and the implementation of a patient safety program. Overall, the Hospital de primer nivel de Barranca de Upía is a critical healthcare facility serving a large and diverse population in the Meta Department. While the hospital's infrastructure is in need of improvement, the facility provides a range of essential healthcare services to the community.