[Fragility in a Public Health perspective: principles and tools for a "life course" approach prevention- oriented]...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric healthcare management
• Public health emergencies
• Infectious disease outbreaks

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic placed immense strain on healthcare systems globally.
• Limited literature exists on the specific impact on pediatric populations and hospital management.
• Italian healthcare services experienced a significant increase in workload.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the healthcare service management strategies implemented during the COVID-19 emergency.
• To provide insights into the operational adjustments within a specialized pediatric hospital.
• To highlight the experience of Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in managing the pandemic.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive analysis of healthcare service management.
• Review of operational protocols and adjustments during the COVID-19 emergency.
• Case study of Regina Margherita Children's Hospital.

Main Results:

• The study outlines the specific management approaches adopted by the hospital.
• It details how the hospital adapted its services to meet the challenges posed by the pandemic.
• Information on the hospital's capacity (1000 staff, 278 beds) is provided.

Conclusions:

• Effective management strategies were crucial for maintaining pediatric healthcare services during the pandemic.
• The experience of Regina Margherita Children's Hospital offers valuable lessons for pediatric hospital preparedness.
• Further research on pediatric pandemic management is warranted.