Administration Hospitalière: Histoire et Évolution

France has approximately 374,300 hospital beds for full-time patients, and 85,000 for partial hospitalization (non-overnight).

France has 2,976 hospitals and clinics.

France's availability of full-time hospital beds has been steadily decreasing for the past couple of decades.

The number of partial hospitalization places (without overnight stays) in France has significantly increased.

Medical advancements (technology and treatments) have contributed to more outpatient procedures.

French regional organizations responsible for health policies and service regulation.

A framework for health care strategies and initiatives, determined on a regional level.

An advisory body (CRSA) that works with regional health agencies (ARS) on health-related issues.

Professional health teams in a city that work together to improve patient care in a specific area.

A local advisory board in France, linked to regional health agencies (ARS).

A long-term strategic document set by the Regional Health Agencies (ARS).

A detailed plan for the organization of health services (city, hospital, social medicine).

Contracts between regional health agencies (ARS) and healthcare facilities.

The ability to get needed medical services.

Actions taken to protect people from health problems.

Organizations that oversee healthcare in specific regions of France

A French law that restructured the healthcare system, focusing on modernizing hospitals, improving patient access, and better public health, and organizing services on a territorial level.

Regional French authorities managing healthcare actors (both public and private) and providing services.

The French healthcare management system known as T2A, has proved to be too expensive.

A French initiative reducing the reliance on T2A.

Specialized areas or departments within a hospital focused on specific services.

The management and control structures within a hospital including governing bodies, directors, and various committee bodies.

A system of healthcare levels of care, moving from primary care to specialized centers or clinics if needed.

Uneven access to quality healthcare across different French regions or territories, often due to demographic factors and resources.

A French healthcare reform plan focusing on improving healthcare access and reducing medical deserts.

Groups of healthcare professionals (mostly doctors) who work together to improve healthcare services within a specific area.

A French law modernizing the healthcare system, aimed at strengthening prevention, improving care pathways, and anchoring hospitals in their territories.

Groups of hospitals working together to provide better healthcare services in a specific area.

Multi-professional healthcare facilities offering comprehensive primary care services.

Areas with a shortage of doctors and other healthcare providers, making access to care difficult.

The complete journey of a patient through the healthcare system.

A later French law that focused on organizing and transforming the healthcare system, building on the 2016 law.

External evaluation of health facilities every 4 years, assessing quality of care. Evaluated by independent professionals based on a specific guideline (manual).

To independently assess and evaluate the quality of services provided by a health institution.

Health facilities are evaluated every four years.

Health facilities can receive 'no recommendation', 'recommendation', 'reserve', or 'major reserve' ratings.

A guideline document detailing how a health facility should be organized.

The first comprehensive evaluation of all French hospitals.

Health facilities must address any identified gaps between the accreditation manual and their current practices.

The French agency (HAS) that manages the certification process for healthcare facilities by replacing the ANAES.

Medical and ethical board in a hospital, composed of medical and nursing staff, and other stakeholders, that contributes to improving healthcare quality and policy.

Employees' Council, a consultative body representing the employees, dealing with work conditions, safety, and worker well-being.

Specialized training within the CSE on health, safety, and work conditions for employees.

Collective for health and safety, composed of elected representatives from different employee categories, to ensure health & safety in the workplace.

An important contract between regional healthcare providers and facilities, outlining conditions and agreements.

The process of managing and overseeing healthcare within a hospital or facility, working closely with the director.

A possibly important document relating to the hospital's budget or personnel.

A detailed plan or strategy created by the hospital for the medical services provided and related issues.