Ciencias Económicas

La administración juega un papel esencial en la toma de decisiones dentro y fuera de cualquier empresa, por lo cual es importante destacar el pensamiento de un conjunto autores, de acuerdo a Stoner et. al (1996), quienes se refieren al tema como la función de manera consciente y constante, de estructurar de manera adecuada a las organizaciones; todas las organizaciones cuentan con administradores que tienen el cargo para servirles para alcanzar sus metas.

**SUMMARY**

The Supervised Professional Exercise was conducted at the Hellen Lossi de Laugerud Regional Hospital in Cobán, a state institution located at 8th Street 1-24, Zone 11, in the city of Cobán, Alta Verapaz department.

The hospital serves the population by offering services in pediatrics, male and female surgery, general medicine for men and women, gynecology-obstetrics, traumatology, emergency care, outpatient consultation, and support services including pharmacy, laboratory, X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and physical rehabilitation, covering the northern region of the country.

A diagnosis was made identifying deficiencies in the administrative area, encompassing elements of planning, organization, direction, and control.

To establish the activities that would allow for gathering information on the institution's short, medium, and long-term goals and thus minimize the identified problems, a work plan was developed defining the timeline for achieving its objectives.

Upon completing the development activities, a strategic plan was formulated containing basic planning elements: mission, vision, values, policies, strategies, and the institutional organizational structure.

Furthermore, a program for evaluating organizational culture and work environment was instituted, which will determine the best actions to strengthen identity commitment and thus improve the quality of professional care.

The proposed organizational structure was validated with the hospital's management and technical council, resulting in its dissemination to the service-using population.

**Comprehensive Research on a Public Hospital in Guatemala: A Multifaceted Approach to Operational Excellence**

At the core of Guatemala's healthcare system, our research unfolds as a thorough examination of the workings of a key public hospital. This study employs a holistic approach, diagnosing current operations and offering strategic insights for future enhancement and development.

**SWOT Analysis: Unveiling Opportunities and Challenges**

Our investigation begins with a SWOT analysis, providing a comprehensive view of the hospital's internal strengths and weaknesses, alongside external opportunities and threats. This critical assessment lays the groundwork for sustainable growth strategies, pinpointing areas for improvement and leveraging existing capabilities.

**Organizational Structure: Framework for Success**

We delve into the hospital's organizational structure, analyzing how it supports or hinders operational efficiency and patient care quality. By examining the hierarchy and communication flows, we uncover avenues for restructuring to foster a more responsive and agile environment.

**Macrosystems of Goods and Services Production: Resource Optimization**

The study scrutinizes the hospital's macrosystems for delivering healthcare services, focusing on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. We evaluate current practices from inventory management to clinical services, identifying strategies to improve service quality while managing costs.

**Control Systems and Continuous Improvement: Cultivating Excellence**

A key focus is placed on control systems and continuous improvement practices. This section assesses how the hospital continuously monitors and enhances its clinical and operational performance, proposing mechanisms to embed continuous improvement into the organizational culture.

**Conclusion**

This research offers a comprehensive strategy for diagnosing, analyzing, and proposing strategic solutions for a public hospital in Guatemala. By addressing SWOT analysis, organizational structure, production macrosystems, and continuous improvement systems, we chart a path toward optimizing hospital management, aiming to positively impact Guatemala's public health landscape.

Background

The Regional Hospital of Alta Verapaz, a cornerstone of healthcare provision in the region, has faced numerous challenges in delivering high-quality care to the population it serves. Our research embarked on a journey to uncover the underlying issues within the hospital's structure and operations, with the hope of driving positive change and enhancing patient care.

Methodology

Our approach was multifaceted, incorporating qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. This included interviews with hospital staff, surveys among patients, and an analysis of hospital performance data. A SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) was also conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the hospital's internal and external environment.

Key Findings

Operational Efficiency: Our study revealed significant bottlenecks in patient flow and resource allocation, leading to prolonged waiting times and decreased patient satisfaction.

Clinical Services: The hospital demonstrated strengths in certain areas of clinical care but faced challenges in consistency and the integration of services across departments.

Administrative Structure: We identified gaps in the administrative framework that affected decision-making processes and the implementation of policies.

Infrastructure and Equipment: The need for upgrades in medical equipment and hospital infrastructure was evident to support the growing healthcare demands of the region.

Human Resources: Despite the dedication of the hospital's staff, there were notable deficiencies in staffing levels, training, and development opportunities.

Recommendations

Based on our findings, we propose a series of recommendations aimed at addressing the identified challenges:

Improvement of Operational Processes: Implementing lean management principles to streamline patient flow and enhance operational efficiency.
Enhancement of Clinical Services: Developing integrated care pathways to ensure consistency and high quality across services.
Restructuring of Administrative Systems: Revamping the administrative structure to improve agility in decision-making and policy implementation.
Investment in Infrastructure: Securing funding for necessary upgrades to medical equipment and facilities.
Human Resources Development: Establishing comprehensive training and development programs for staff, alongside efforts to bolster recruitment.

This document presents the basic characteristics that hospitals in the Latin American region should have at a minimum to be able to meet the requirements of the Pan American Health Organization and be able to provide their medical services to a population.

Progress Towards Sustainability: The El Arco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cobán

In the heart of the city of Cobán, a revolutionary project promises to transform wastewater management and mark a milestone in urban sustainability. The initiative, called "El Arco Wastewater Treatment Plant", focuses on the sanitation of wastewater generated in major urban areas, a crucial step towards preserving our water resources and protecting the environment.

The conception of this project responds to the urgent need to address the problem of wastewater in Cobán. Meticulous planning has established the optimal location of wastewater discharges, outlining the most efficient layout for the collectors and emitters that will convey the water to the treatment plant. This strategic design ensures that the city's wastewater is managed effectively, preventing its uncontrolled release into the natural environment.

The collectors, operating under the principle of gravity, will capture the wastewater and transport it to the plant. There, through a carefully controlled process, the water will be treated and returned to the environment in safe conditions, thus mitigating the negative impact on local ecosystems and public health.

This ambitious project not only addresses the technical aspects of wastewater management but also considers its socioeconomic and environmental impact. Particular attention has been paid to site selection, ensuring that the plant integrates harmoniously into the environment and contributes positively to the local community. The technical study highlights the importance of understanding how the plant will affect and relate to life within its area of influence, highlighting the interconnection between human development and the environment.

The El Arco Wastewater Treatment Plant is more than an infrastructure project; It is a commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future for Cobán. With this project, the city not only improves its wastewater management but also takes a firm step towards sustainability, serving as a model for other cities in Guatemala and beyond.

Co Authors:
ING. GEOLOGO EDGAR OTONIEL BRAN SOLARES
ING. GEOLOGO RAFAEL FRANCISCO TOT FLORES
LIC. EN ADMON. HOLGUER CORONADO URRUTIA
ING. FORESTAL CARLOS DAETZ ESCALANTE
ING. GEOLOGA GABRIELA ALEJANDRA CORONADO URRUTIA
ING. GEOLOGA MARIA JOSE KLUG AGUILAR
ING. GEOLOGA FRIEDCHEN ELENA HURTADO VON QUEDNOW.

La inflación financiera es un fenómeno económico que puede tener graves consecuencias en leconomía de un país, y Guatemala no es la excepción. En este ensayo, se analizarán las posibleconsecuencias de la inflación financiera en Guatemala.

En primer lugar, es importante definir qué es la inflación financiera. Se refiere al aumentgeneralizado y sostenido de los precios de los activos financieros, como las acciones, los bonos y ladivisas. A diferencia de la inflación de los bienes y servicios de consumo, que afecta directamente los consumidores, la inflación financiera afecta a los inversores y especuladores. Cuando la inflacióes alta, los precios de los bienes y servicios aumentan de forma desmedida, lo que puede afectanegativamente el poder adquisitivo de los consumidores y reducir su capacidad para satisfacer sunecesidades básicas. Esto puede generar una disminución en el consumo y, en última instancia afectar negativamente la economía del país.

The following text evaluates the seven most valuable skills for the year 2023 onwards within the management of human talent. Human talent is currently relevant for all companies due to its multiple disciplines in which any collaborator plays within each company important actions and in this we are going to evaluate seven skills necessary for the current decade

The following is a thesis work for the 2023 public finance postgraduate course in which studies were developed in the different module modes that made up the structure of the Ministry of Public Finance of the State of Guatemala in which the accounting, budgets and Treasury and Public Credit administratively managed by the Ministry of Public Finance and Government Budget Management

The following document provides us with information about the nursing protocols that should be implemented in a local healthcare center where they can develop their skills. It also provides guidelines on what the necessary characteristics of the nursing staff should be like.

Within a hospital there are several functions and each of them must be attended to by professional personnel; however, it is necessary to limit the actions that each of these people must perform to do so. It is necessary to adapt to the structural scheme based on an organization chart, a manual of functions. It helps us to carry out the induction of new personnel at some point, thereby minimizing orientation time, which benefits the company or institution and takes advantage of resources, optimizing time and improving their performance.

In every organization, institution and company there are moments where it is required
change or recruit more personnel to perform a specific position in the
company in order to meet the objectives and scope, in such a way
guarantee the best of the services provided.
This induction manual focused on nursing staff and
maintenance staff is based on the purpose of improving
recruitment of personnel by the administrative area.
This is in order for employees to carry out the activities established by
functions in the institution; with commitment, they also carry out the tasks that
are being carried out to ensure that their job duties are carried out accurately
within the organization.

Documento creado para un hospital nivel 1, hasta 25 camas hospitalarias.
El manejo de la disposición de los desechos solidos hospitalarios es importante para evitar contaminación biologíca.  Se requiere el cumplimiento de normas internacionales para el transporte y desecho de los productos bioinfecciosos hospitalarios adecuadamente.