Compliance with JCI Protocols: A Focus on Employee Safety

The article explores employee safety compliance with Joint Commission International (JCI) protocols at a corporate hospital in Hyderabad. JCI provides comprehensive standards aimed at ensuring the safety and security of healthcare workers. Employee safety remains a top priority for healthcare institutions, covering areas such as workplace hazards, safety training, emergency preparedness, adherence to health regulations, accident reporting, and wellness initiatives.
The study employed both primary and secondary data collection methods. Observations were made on employee safety practices to evaluate whether the healthcare organization complies with JCI protocols. Adherence to these standards is expected to enhance employee performance and strengthen their commitment to the organization.
A total of 200 employees participated in the study, including 50 doctors, 50 administrators, 80 nurses, and 20 technicians. Data was collected using closed-ended questionnaires, where employees selected the safety measures made available to them.
Each employee received a questionnaire to assess their safety-related experiences, which was then used to evaluate compliance with JCI guidelines. The collected data was analyzed to verify adherence to these standards. A Chi-square test was performed to examine the relationship between gender and the perceived responsibility of workload.
The analysis involved various tools and techniques including MS Excel, Chi-square testing, hypothesis testing, Google Forms, graphical representations (such as bar graphs), and percentage-based evaluations.

Employee Safety, JCI (Joint Commission International), Employee care, Quality, Safety Compliance.

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