ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF THE ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIOUS DISEASE ERADICATION PROGRAM AT PASAR MERAH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

Abstract

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is a major health problem in Indonesian primary healthcare facilities. Pasar Merah Public Health Center has successfully achieved ARI program targets despite limited healthcare personnel and suboptimal Electronic Medical Record (EMR) implementation. To analyze the management system of ARI Prevention and Control Program (P2 ISPA) at Pasar Merah Public Health Center, including planning, budgeting, organizing, implementation, recording, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation aspects. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in July 2024 using purposive sampling technique. Informants included the Head of Public Health Center, ARI program coordinator, and EMR staff. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation, and documentation study. The P2 ISPA program does not have specific numerical targets but focuses on service quality and rapid response with 100% case management achievement. No specific budget is allocated for the ARI program, making activities dependent on general health center resources. Task distribution is clearly structured without overlap, and inter-staff communication runs effectively through routine briefings. Recording is performed real-time using EMR with timely follow-up. The P2 ISPA management system at Pasar Merah Public Health Center operates effectively in organizational and communication aspects, but is constrained by the absence of specific budget allocation that limits program development activities such as health promotion and training.