Evaluating the performance of selected military hospitals in Tehran in response to Covid-19 pandemic: A...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Public Health Preparedness
• Epidemiology

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid hospital responses, highlighting their critical role in public health.
• Military hospitals in Tehran were integral to the pandemic response, requiring performance evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the performance of military hospitals in Tehran during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• To identify areas of strength and weakness in their response to the public health crisis.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive-analytical study was conducted on military hospitals in Tehran involved in the COVID-19 response.
• A comprehensive checklist evaluating six domains (risk management, coordination, infection control, diagnosis/treatment, education, resource management) was utilized.
• The data collection tool comprised 152 items across 23 sub-areas.

Main Results:

• Selected military hospitals demonstrated an overall good performance score of 63%.
• The domain of coordination and communication received the lowest performance score.
• Hospitals generally had adequate access to resources, contributing to their overall good performance.

Conclusions:

• Military hospitals in Tehran exhibited good performance in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to resource availability.
• Enhancing coordination and communication strategies is crucial for improving future pandemic response efforts.
• Periodic self-assessment and accreditation are recommended to sustain and improve hospital performance.