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    [paper_index] => 202507-01-023024
    [title] => APPLYING THE PDCA CYCLE TO OPTIMIZE MAINTENANCE PROCESSES AT ILOCOS TRAINING AND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (ITRMC)'S ENGINEERING UNIT
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    [author] => Sylvanus C. Uzor, Grace A. Llobrera-Diamse
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    [doi] => https://doi.org/10.36713/epra23024
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => July
    [volume] => 11
    [issue] => 7
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    [abstract] => Maintenance reliability in healthcare infrastructure ensures patient safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with quality standards. This study examines the application of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle as a strategic framework to address recurring maintenance challenges at the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC), focusing specifically on its Engineering Unit. Utilizing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through direct observations, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews with key personnel. The findings highlight a successful transition from a reactive maintenance approach to a proactive, data-driven system anchored in the PDCA methodology. Implementation of the cycle led to improved resource allocation, reduced service disruptions, and the institutionalization of preventive maintenance practices. Moreover, the initiative fostered a culture of continuous quality improvement within the organization. This research offers practical, evidence-based insights for other resource-constrained public healthcare institutions aiming to optimize infrastructure management and service reliability.
    [keywords] => Continuous Improvement, Healthcare Infrastructure, Hospital Engineering, Maintenance Management,PDCA Cycle, Preventive Maintenance
    [doj] => 2025-07-13
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    [award_status] => P
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    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
    [short_code] => IJMR
    [eissn] =>  2455-3662 (Online)
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