CLINICAL VALIDATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS OF THE ATAS O2 SYSTEM
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https://doi.org/10.63330/armv2n4-019Keywords:
Hospital accreditation, Internet of Things, Flowmeters, Oxygen therapyAbstract
Background: Compliance with international accreditation standards is fundamental for hospitals seeking operational excellence. The ATAS O2 system emerged as innovative technology for remote medical oxygen monitoring, offering clinical and economic optimization opportunities. Objective: To evaluate ATAS O2 system compliance with international accreditation standards (JCI, ONA, and Qmentum) and validate its clinical applicability through field studies in Brazilian hospitals. Methods: Integrated analysis of JCI, ONA, and Qmentum standards compliance, incorporating data from two clinical validation studies: development and usability in pediatric ICU and applicability in three hospital sectors. Precision, professional acceptance, economic impact, and clinical benefits were evaluated. Results: ATAS O2 system demonstrated complete compliance with JCI standards FMS.5, QPS.3, and GLD.11; all ONA levels; and Qmentum's resource management and patient safety requirements. In validation studies, 87.75% of professionals considered the equipment easy to handle, with 95% rating training above 8. Conclusion: ATAS O₂ system provides comprehensive compliance with international standards, robust clinical validation, and significant economic impact, constituting an innovative solution for medical oxygen management in Brazilian hospitals.
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