Volume 10,Issue 9
A Detailed Design Scheme for Piloting Unaccompanied Ward Services in a Public General Hospital in Beijing
Objective: To construct a detailed design scheme for unaccompanied ward services, providing a reference for pilot implementation in public general hospitals. Methods: Using Liangxiang Hospital as the carrier, problems were identified through field investigations, literature research, expert consultations, and in-hospital surveys. Following the principles of “safety first and closed-loop management”, the scheme was designed across four domains: management and institutional framework, patient-centered care throughout the entire process, operational safeguards for care delivery, and quality evaluation. Pilot implementation was planned for three wards in September 2025. Results: A scheme was developed comprising a three-tier management structure with seven core institutional documents, a full-process care pathway, operational safeguards, and quality monitoring with 12 quantitative indicators, with dynamic adjustments based on evaluation results. Conclusion: This scheme provides a relatively comprehensive design covering management responsibilities, care processes, operational safeguards, and quality evaluation. It can serve as a reference for pilot implementation and standardized management in general hospitals, though its actual effectiveness requires verification through pilot practice.
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