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Switching to a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Center: Lessons From Ariana Hospital Experience

Nidhal Belloumi1, Imene Bachouch1, Fatma Chermiti Ben Abdallah1,2

  • 1Pulmonology Department "Pavilion 4", Abderrahman Mami Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|April 30, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Tunisia rapidly converted Abderrahmen Mami Hospital into a COVID-19 center following WHO guidelines. This involved crucial organization and communication to ensure patient safety and resource readiness for the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Management
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) necessitated rapid public health responses.
  • North African nations, including Tunisia, intensified preparedness measures aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) directives.
  • Abderrahmen Mami Hospital was designated as a dedicated COVID-19 treatment facility in March 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the strategic transformation of a hospital into a COVID-19 center.
  • To outline the critical organizational and safety protocols implemented during the pandemic.
  • To highlight the importance of interdepartmental collaboration in crisis management.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of a central crisis unit comprising medical and administrative experts.
  • Development and implementation of new safety regulations for healthcare staff.
  • Coordination of human and material resources for patient management.
  • Creation of clear procedural guidelines for all hospital departments.

Main Results:

  • Successful conversion of Abderrahmen Mami Hospital into a functional COVID-19 center.
  • Implementation of robust safety measures to protect healthcare workers.
  • Effective coordination across medical, non-medical, and administrative teams.
  • Readiness to manage a surge in COVID-19 patient admissions.

Conclusions:

  • Effective organization and communication were paramount to the successful establishment of the COVID-19 center.
  • A multidisciplinary approach ensured the safety of staff and the efficient management of resources.
  • The Tunisian Ministry of Health's swift action provided a model for pandemic preparedness in the region.

Keywords:
COVID-19communicationcrisis unitshealth-care worker

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