Standard Inpatient Class Policy Implementation in Public Hospitals in Indonesia: Strengthening Strategy.

Area of Science:

• Health Policy
• Hospital Management
• Public Health

Background:

• Indonesia faces challenges in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) due to the implementation of Standard Inpatient Classes (SIC).
• Public hospitals require strategic strengthening to adapt to the SIC policy.
• Effective implementation of SIC is crucial for equitable healthcare access.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance the strategic approach of Indonesian public hospitals for the successful implementation of the SIC policy.
• To identify key factors influencing hospital readiness for SIC.
• To provide recommendations for optimizing hospital infrastructure and management.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study employing a case study approach.
• Data collection through in-depth interviews and observations in inpatient rooms.
• Analysis using Atlas-TI software and Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analysis.

Main Results:

• General public hospitals demonstrate readiness for SIC implementation.
• Key considerations include infrastructure management, compatible systems, and adequate budgeting.
• Optimizing government funding is essential for infrastructure enhancement.

Conclusions:

• Indonesian public hospitals are prepared for SIC implementation.
• Strengthening hospital inpatient room infrastructure through optimized government funding is the primary strategy.
• A comprehensive work plan addressing infrastructure, management systems, and budget is necessary.