[Summary]

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• Hospital Management

Background:

• France experienced a severe impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 30,000 deaths by June 2020.
• The Begin military teaching hospital is a recognized center for infectiology.
• The hospital played a role in managing patients infected with the novel coronavirus.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the contribution of a military teaching hospital to the COVID-19 crisis management.
• To highlight the role of the hospital pharmacy in responding to the pandemic.

Main Methods:

• The hospital pharmacy was fully mobilized.
• Infectiology expertise was leveraged.
• Patient management protocols were implemented.

Main Results:

• The hospital actively participated in the care of COVID-19 patients.
• The pharmacy provided essential support during the health crisis.
• The institution contributed to managing the pandemic's impact.

Conclusions:

• Military teaching hospitals can serve as key centers for managing infectious disease outbreaks.
• The mobilization of hospital pharmacy services is crucial during public health emergencies.
• Effective management strategies are vital for mitigating the impact of pandemics.