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Session

23E: Artificial Intelligence
Virtual location: VIRTUAL: Agora Meetings

Presentation 6

1:20pm - 1:28pm

Occupational Safety Regulations and Compliance: Literary Review of the Importance of Risk Prevention in Health Institutions

Katherine Pesantez-Suriaga¹, Jocelyn Vargas-Romero¹, Loyda Espinoza-Ludeña², Marlon Soto-Mariño³, Kenny Escobar-Segovia³

1: Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón – Ecuador; 2: Universidad del Pacifico, Guayaquil – Ecuador; 3: Escuela Superior Politécnica Del Litoral - ESPOL - (EC), Ecuador

The importance of occupational health and safety in healthcare institutions contributes to improving service quality, reducing operational costs, and strengthening the reputation of these institutions. To analyze the existing literature on occupational health and safety in Ecuadorian hospitals, aiming to identify key concepts, emerging trends, and areas for improvement in this critical field for the well-being of healthcare workers. The study was based on a literature review to analyze occupational health and safety in Ecuadorian hospitals, gathering information from sources such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO. Topics related to occupational health and risk prevention were selected, applying methods of induction, deduction, and analysis. The literature review reveals that risk prevention in healthcare institutions is complex and multifaceted, combining the importance of strict protocols, the relationship between workplace safety and quality of care, and operational efficiency. The literature review has identified complementary approaches to risk prevention in healthcare institutions, highlighting the importance of integrating these perspectives to develop a more effective management strategy. Comparative analysis has been key in adapting best practices in Ecuador, evaluating critical literature to propose recommendations that improve occupational health.