["Follow up" strategy in the management of hospital stay].

Background: In countries with emerging economies, the adequate and efficient management of resources is a priority, through strategies to reduce prolonged stay, increase the availability of beds, maximize profitability and reduce iatrogenic complications.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of the "Follow up" strategy (FU) on the main indicators of the hospitalization process.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional, comparative study was developed to evaluate the impact of the FU strategy on the indicators: hospital admissions and discharges, average days of hospital stay (DEH), percentage of hospital occupancy (OH), bed substitution interval (ISC), bed turnover rate (CRI) and prolonged hospital stay (EHP).