SIGEPS: A System for Managing the Health Internship Program.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Health Informatics
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Effective management of healthcare internships and residencies is crucial for workforce development.
• Existing systems often present challenges in scheduling and information transparency.
• Joinville's municipal health network sought a solution to optimize these training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the System for Managing the Health Internship Program (SIGEPS).
• To address challenges in internship and residency management within a municipal health network.
• To develop a cost-effective computational solution using free technological tools.

Main Methods:

• Applied and exploratory research with a User-Centered Development approach.
• System development involved seven stages, from scope definition to implementation.
• Utilized Google's free tools (Forms, Sheets, Sites) for data input, storage, and schedule display.

Main Results:

• Successfully developed and implemented SIGEPS, automating the request-to-scheduling process.
• SIGEPS enables concurrent scheduling, enhances information transparency, and improves efficiency.
• The system provides online display of schedules, saving significant time.

Conclusions:

• SIGEPS demonstrates the feasibility of creating a free, efficient computational solution for healthcare training management.
• The system offers significant advantages over traditional management methods.
• Future enhancements include decision support and data analysis dashboards for further optimization.