Estudio de factibilidad para la creación de un Hospital de Especialidades Médicas en la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

The proposal to build a major specialty hospital in Loja city opens the possibility of solving higher complexity cases locally. Therefore, we conducted a feasibility study analyzing: technical, commercial, environmental and financial features to fulfill this project. Methods included bibliographic revision of specialized health projects subjects, and auxiliary secondary sources e.g., [Ecuadorean Institute of Census and Statistics] INEC, businesses and professionals working in the field of designing hospitals, in addition, physicians with plenty experience on their profession. Market study allowed to establish a dearth of hospital beds and specialty hospitals in Loja city, which by the way has the working force (specialized physicians) to provide this need for their population. Technical study determined the convenience of a certain location and size of the presumed Hospital, designed under strict criteria (high safety standard; energetically and environmentally friendly).Financial study showed a positive net value added (NVA) of 6´819.427 USD to a 10 year projection, and an investment return rate (IRR) of 17%.Finally, a recovery of investment period of less than 6 years and a favourable risk analysis.