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Current trends in the healthcare system and facilities in Venezuela
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Cedrés de Bello, S. (2015) Current trends in the healthcare system and facilities in Venezuela. Pag: 277-280. En: Romano Del Nord (Editor) Health Facilities in times of Radical Changes. Publish by TESIS Inter-University Research Center Systems and Technologies for Healthcare Facilities. University of Florence. ISBN-13: 978-8890787263, ISBN-10: 8890787260
ISBN-13: 978-8890787263 ISBN-10: 8890787260
Autor
Cedres de Bello, Sonia
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Resumen
In 1999, a new government came into power in Venezuela. This new government, labeled “Socialism of the XXI Century” introduced many changes to the Health Care System and in doing so, created a parallel system to the existing one. These changes impacted healthcare delivery, facilities, administration, medical personnel and staff. Additionally, medical facilities architecture, project management and construction were also affected.
The government dedicated extensive time and resources to implement this new system, including remodeling and modernizing existing facilities, but the program has proven unsuccessful. The construction process has left public hospitals with limited operational capabilities and as a result, private hospitals have seen a surge in demand. To meet this demand private hospitals have had to invest in capital projects to expand capacity. This research paper is an analysis of the impact of the changes to the healthcare system on the architecture, construction and programming of healthcare facilities in Venezuela. Sonia Cedrés de Bello. Dr. Arq. MArq. Profesor Titular- Investigador del Instituto de Desarrollo Experimental de la Construcción.
Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo. Universidad Central de Venezuela
bello.sonia@gmail.com CDCH- Consejo de Desarrollo Cientifico y Humanistico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela