IHF News
International Relations & Activities
IHF Governing Council members work to move IHF ahead, November 11-12, 2010, Geneva Switzerland
The initial strategy discussions held in June, in Chicago were continued in Geneva on November 2010 with the governing council members. The objective was to set up the ground for a long term strategy of the organization. IHF is at a turning point in its history, and the Secretariat along with the Governing Council members need to define the new orientation and direction that the organization should take. As a result, during the Geneva GC meeting, the purpose of the IHF, along with its vision, and means to achieve its mission were defined by the Governing Council members. Read more (...)
IHF participated to the OECD Health Ministerial round table side event on improving quality of Care. Paris 7 October 2010
This session chaired by Ms Roxon the Minister of Health from Australia allowed IHF to express the perception of health care organizations. The panel permitted a discussion with the audience and between panelists representing the World Medical association, the International association of patient organizations, the business and industry advisory group and trade unions. The presentation given by Eric de Roodenbeke (Ceo of IHF) underscored the commitment of IHF to promote best practices as well as to advocate for the need of continuous improvement of quality of care and patient safety. The pitfalls of measurement and of summarizing complex processes into indicators were also highlighted Read more (...)
Global Health Data Charter
As a steering committee member in the World Economic Forum (WEF) project, IHF has actively contributed to the discussion for a Global Health Data Charter. Now that the Global Health Data Charter has been completed IHF which has endorsed it is now promoting its principles and asking IHF members to further disseminate them. The efficiency of health systems relies on the quality and accessibility of the data collected or received so incomplete data means policymakers are misinformed, healthcare professionals find they lack the right resources to address pressing healthcare issues and patients suffer. The Global Health Data Charter recognizes that accurate health data is essential for effective and efficient health management. The Charter aims to enable individuals and patients, health professionals and policy-makers to make more informed decisions through secure access to comprehensive, quality data. Read more (...)
Support to Lao Policy for Health Physical Assess
In October 2010, IHF participated in a mission in Lao PDR to contribute to the new Health Technology and Infrastructure Policy, which focuses in particular on Infrastructure (health facilities). As part of the WHO-Luxemburg project to "Strengthen Health Technology and Infrastructure Management for an optimized service delivery", the Ministry of Health of the Lao PDR requested WHO to support and co-organize a working group of national and international experts to review the existing Medical Equipment Policy. The objective of the working group is to update the document, include Infrastructure and identify weaknesses needed to be addressed in the aim of ensuring the policy's usefulness/applicability in today's context. Read more (...)
IHF / World Health Organization (WHO) collaboration on Hospital Portfolio Review
IHF has been commissioned to undertake a review of WHO portfolio of hospital-related activities in order to provide clearer understanding of the resources at the disposal of WHO to assume its role in global governance of hospitals and effectively assist in achieving the Primary Health Care renewal strategy as outlined in the 2008 World Health Report (WHR) 'PHC Now More Than Ever'. The outcome of the review is the Report, currently a draft: Hospitals' challenges and WHO portfolio of hospital related activities: Exploring the way forward. This work which captures both the role of hospitals in the health system and the challenges they face, is intended to pave the way for dialogue to determine the possible role and contribution to be made by WHO. The anticipated proposals from the dialogue should ensure enhancement of performance of the health system through better utilization and/or evolution of the hospital sector. This material will serve to further encourage discussion internally within WHO, both at headquarter level and at regional level, as well as with various stakeholders representing bilateral multilateral agencies. Read more (...)
IHF partners with ICN/IFRC/IHF/WMA and RESHAOC to conduct the first Inter-professional TB Infection Control Seminar in Francophone Africa - Cotonou, Republic of Benin
The International Hospital Federation and other partner organizations, International Council of Nurses (ICN), the International Hospital Federation (IHF), the World Medical Association (WMA), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), members of the Lilly MDR-TB Partnership most directly concerned with major challenges that impact negatively on TB programme performance and treatment outcomes, in collaboration with the Réseau des Hôpitaux d'Afrique, de l'Océan Indien et des Caraïbes (RESHAOC), hosted its' fourth, but the first in Francophone Africa, inter-professional workshop on health care worker safety in the context of drug-resistant TB. The first workshops took place in South Africa and Brazil, from which the experiences gained by the four organisations pointed to the need for similar multidisciplinary approaches to infection control, with the added value of team building. Read more (...)
IHF Secretariat welcomes a new staff member 2011
The IHF is very pleased to welcome a new staff member ' Sara Perazzi, but sadly had to say goodbye to Sev Lucas, IHF Membership Manager. Read more (...)
IHF featured in several publications
IHF was interviewed by the Gallup management journal about the key challenges health care is facing
The world's healthcare systems are in crisis, and the problems vary widely from country to country. In this interview, Eric de Roodenbeke, CEO of the International Hospital Federation, evaluates differing approaches to reform around the globe. Read more (...)
IHF was interviewed by the Economist Intelligence Unit and this contribution is reported in the survey 'The future of global healthcare delivery and management'
Healthcare systems and governments worldwide are trying to curb rising costs while improving patient care and outcomes. This has led to a growing interest in healthcare integration to yield a healthier population and to save money. The report discusses the challenges in achieving integration, the role of governments, and the potential impact of integration on healthcare providers. Read more (...)
IHF Events
IHF 37th World Hospital Congress
Preparations are under way for the IHF 37th World Hospital Congress which will take place from 8 - 10 November 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East and North Africa region to host this event since the foundation of the International Hospital Federation in 1929. Read more (...)
WHO Round up
WHO-128th Executive Board
The WHO Executive Board's 128th session took place in Geneva from 17 to 25 January 2011 and is composed of 34 technically qualified members.During the 128th Executive Boards resolutions on different health matters have been taken. Read more (...)
Gender, women and primary health care renewal: a discussion paper
Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment is the third of eight Millennium Development Goals (MDG). This document aims to outline the basic elements of gender-equitable primary health care (PHC) reforms. Read more (...)
Medical Devices: Managing the Mismatch
The Priority Medical Devices project is the result of a collaboration, initiated in 2007, between the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and the WHO. The final report of the project, "Medical devices: managing the mismatch" was launched on 9 September 2010 at the First Global Forum on Medical Devices. Read more (...)
The World Health Report: The Health System Financing
Each year, from 1995, WHO publishes the World Health Report. This document provides an expert assessment of global health, including statistics relating to all countries, with a focus on a specific subject. The 2010 report focuses on ways to finance health care. Read more (...)
Working to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases
This book is the first WHO Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Wider recognition of the public health significance of neglected tropical diseases and better knowledge of their epidemiology have stimulated necessary changes in public health thinking to approach and achieve control. Read more (...)
From International Organizations
Health at a Glance: Europe 2010
This publication presents a set of key indicators on health and health systems across 31countries 'the 27European Union member states, three European Free Trade Association countries (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland), and Turkey. Read more (...)
Everybody's Business: Strengthening International Cooperation in a More Interdependent World
This report, written by P. Piot, D.E. Bloom and P.C. Smith, is one of the nine thematic chapters of the book 'Global Redesign: Strengthening International Cooperation in a More Interdependent World'. The book is the result of a collaborative process involving hundreds of experts since 2009. Read more (...)
Hospitals and Health Services Worldwide News
Why is it difficult to implement e-health initiatives? A qualitative study
This study was written by E. Murray et all. and was published in the Implementation Science on January 2011. It focuses on the difficulty of implementing the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare. Read more (...)
Africa
To what extent does recurrent government health expenditure in Uganda reflect its policy priorities?
This study was written by Frederick Mugisha and Juliet Nabyonga-Orem and was bublished in the Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation the 20 October 2010. Read more (...)
Americas
American Hospital Association Strategic Plan 2011-2013
The American Hospital Association launched the 2011/2013 strategic plan in which states AHA's vision, mission, values and goals. Read more (...)
Health Care Leader Action Guide: Understanding and Managing Variation
This guide builds upon the report of the American Hospital Association's Task Force on Variation in Health Care Spending (January 2011) and it has been developed by the Health Research and Educational Trust. It aims to provide hospitals with a resource to help them reduce inappropriate variation within their own organizations and in conjunction with care partners. It includes practical steps to understanding and managing variation and a list of best practices and case studies as examples and resources for hospital leaders to use for implementing key interventions. Read more (...)
Emergency medical coordination using a web platform: a pilot study in Brazil
This study was written by Adolfi Junior, Mário Sérgio et al. and was bublished in the Revista de Saúde Pública Vol. 44, Number 6, December 2010. Read more (...)
Canadian Healthcare Association celebrates 80th birthday
The Canadian Healthcare Association in celebrating its 80th birthday launches a redesigned newsletter, Pulse in which it outlines its 2011 agenda. Read more (...)
Europe
Pay for Performance (P4P): impact on the quality and delineation of the fee for service
This study was written by Matthias Schrappe and Nejla Gültekin and was bublished in the Krankenhaus-Report 2011. Read more (...)
Asia
Healthcare in Asia: The innovation imperative
This report, realized by the Economist Intelligence Unit, examines technical, financial and organizational innovation in Asian healthcare, assessing challenges to adoption and the potential impact of innovation on healthcare systems across Asia. Read more (...)
Indian approaches to retaining skilled health workers in rural areas
The lack of skilled service providers in rural areas of India has emerged as the most important constraint in achieving universal health care. India has about 1.4 million medical practitioners, 74% of whom live in urban areas where they serve only 28% of the population, while the rural population remains largely underserved. Read more (...)
International Events
Congress on Healthcare Leadership, March 21-24, 2011, Chicago, Illinois, Hilton Chicago and Palmer House Hilton
Beginning on March 21, approximately 4,500 healthcare leaders from more than 20 countries will gather in Chicago for four days of educational seminars, lectures, networking opportunities and other special events. Read more (...)
World Health Day: 7 April 2011
Antimicrobial resistance and its global spread Read more (...)
American Hospital Association - Annual Membership Meeting, April 10-13, 2011 Hilton Hotel, Washington DC
This year the theme will be "Pursuing Excellence. One Vision, One Voice". For more information: http://www.aha.org/aha/advocacy/annual-meeting/11-index.html Read more (...)
Hungarian Hospital Association XXIII Congress, April 13-15, 2011
For more information: http://www.mkszkongresszus.hu/altalanos_informaciok Read more (...)
Federation Hospitaliere de France: Geront-expo / Handicap-expo, Mai 17-19,2011. France
For more information: http://www.gerontexpo.com/default.asp Read more (...)
National Healthcare Leadership Conference, June 6-7, 2011 at the Whistler Conference Centre in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
The theme will be "Rising to the Challenge: Resources, Realities and Relationships". For more information: http://www.healthcareleadershipconference.ca/ Read more (...)
Hong Kong Hospital Association Annual Convention, 7-8 June 2011, Hong Kong
Hospital Management Asia 2011, Singapore, 8-9 September 2011
For more information: http://hospitalmanagementasia.com/?page_id=2 Read more (...)
8th MCC Congress, September 22-23, 2011. Berlin, Germany. For more information
For more information: MCC hospitalworld11E 4S 1.1w.pdf 1.12 MB Read more (...)
The 4th National Hospital Day, September 24, 2011. Switzerland
The theme will be "Le nouveau rôle des hôpitaux, cliniques et institutions dans la chaîne des soins". For more information: http://www.hplus.ch/fr/servicenav/evenements/journee_nationale_des_hopitaux/ Read more (...)
36ème Congrès de la FEHAP, à la Cité des Congrès de Lyon les 5, 6 et 7 octobre 2011.
For more information: http://congres.fehap.fr/ Read more (...)
Congrès H+ 2011, Hotel Bellevue Palace Berne, Switzerland, November 3, 2011
For more information: http://www.hplus.ch/fr/servicenav/evenements/congres_h/ Read more (...)