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  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management
  • Infectious Disease Preparedness

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted global healthcare systems.
  • Assessing the preparedness of private remote hospitals in Lebanon was crucial.
  • Inter-hospital collaborations were evaluated for their impact on pandemic response readiness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the preparedness of private remote hospitals in Lebanon for the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of inter-hospital collaborations in enhancing hospital readiness.
  • To understand the impact of a specific intervention project (AUB-USAID) on preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-centered, mixed-methods study involving ten Lebanese private remote hospitals.
  • Quantitative data collected via knowledge questionnaires and preparedness checklists (pre- and post-intervention).
  • Qualitative data gathered through semi-structured interviews with key hospital personnel.

Main Results:

  • Significant knowledge score improvements were observed in infection control, nursing, and PCR sampling staff post-training (p<0.001).
  • Hospital preparedness assessment scores significantly improved after the intervention (p=0.005).
  • Qualitative data confirmed the positive impact of the intervention on pandemic preparedness, though challenges persisted.

Conclusions:

  • Collaborative programs between academic centers and remote hospitals are feasible and effective during public health emergencies.
  • Sharing supplies and expertise is vital for enhancing remote hospital readiness.
  • Proactive collaboration strengthens healthcare system resilience against pandemics.