Abstract

ACEVEDO CASTELLON, Roger et al. Responsibility of the health management in the security and attention of patients: the case of the fire at Calderon Guardia Hospital. Med. leg. Costa Rica [online]. 2006, vol.23, n.1, pp.75-90. ISSN 2215-5287.

On July 12th, 2005, the fire that struck at the Calderon Guardia Hospital, presented difficulties of evacuation of patients and the prompt attention of the fire due to a lack of security measures such as emergency ladders and working hoses; furthermore, the flames were induced, not accidental. In Costa Rica, there is a regulation, since January 2005, which indicates security measures necessary is case of a fire; although it’s considered by some to be very strict. The other Hospitals of Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, with the exception of Hospital Nacional de Niños, do not count with the majority of security conditions required in case of a fire. The responsibilities of the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social and the direction of each hospital to watch over the security of their patients y the quality of their attention, are analyzed. It is their obligation to guarantee the health of their patients.

Keywords : Security and attention of the patients; Hospital fire; responsibility.

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