Factors Affecting in Productivity Index in Noor & and Ali Asghar Hospital in Esfahan Base On Hierarchical Analysis Process Technique

Importance of productivity and optimal use of limited resource in hospitals is considered as the most important mission of health care centers. This study was done to determine effective factors about productivity index in Noor and Ali Asghar hospital in Esfahan base on hierarchical analysis technique. This is a descriptive -cross sectional study in 2010، in the hierarchical analysis process technique. The study population was Manager، Administrator، Supervisor، nursing managers، management of productivity in Noor and Ali Asghar hospital. Data collection tool was the paired comparisons questionnaire which formulated with the experts and scholars in this field (validity). Data analysis was done by Expert Choice software. In relation to length of stay، patient discharge in weekend (0. 566) had the most weight. In bed occupancy ratio index، timely professionals visit had the highest effect (0. 169). Related to bed performance index، timely professionals visit (0. 210) with the most Geometric mean had the highest effect. And finally in bed- days cost index، consumer and investment cost had the highest weight (0. 159). According to effective factor on productivity indicator in hospital، Develop continuing education programs for health professionals، the appropriate triage in the emergency department، hospital equipment maintenance management and hospital cost effective implementation strategies is proposed.