The Figueira da Foz District Hospital, EPE (hereinafter referred to as HDFF, EPE) is a public business entity, whose applicable principles and rules are set out in Decree-Law no. 18/2017, of 10 February, which revoked Decree-Law Law No. 233/2005, of December 29, has its registered office at Gala – Figueira da Foz and number of legal person 506 361 527.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK AND AREA OF INFLUENCE
The area of influence covers the municipalities of Figueira da Foz and Montemor-o-Velho and partially the municipalities of Soure, Cantanhede, Mira and Pombal, without prejudice to the provisions of hospital referral networks, in the context of the National Health Service.
HDFF, EPE is integrated into the network of health care providers of the National Health Service, and must therefore assume commitments in the context of the NHS, ensure compliance with basic health laws and achieve the goals and objectives established with the Guardianship.
The Hospital’s base of action is patient-centered, as its main objective is to provide quality health care to the general population, accessible in a timely manner. It is also intended to guarantee the economic and financial sustainability of the Hospital, by promoting efficiency in the use of resources and effectiveness in results.
The hospital’s quality policy is based on continuous improvement of care, which must be adapted to the needs and expectations of users.
In the development of the Hospital’s activity, the criteria underlying the referral network for patients, continuity of care, functional articulation with primary health care and other institutions of the National Health Service are present, with the objective of ensuring better access. health care, better quality of service, greater user satisfaction, increased efficiency and, consequently, better health results and the sustainability of HDFF, EPE.
Given that the Central region of the country is characterized by multiple public and private health units that compete directly with the Hospital, it is essential to affirm the HDFF, EPE in the region as a reference health unit, providing differentiated, quality care and in timely.