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

Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2021 Jan-Feb;77(1):381-403.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly increased the workload for the Italian Health Service. There is few information in the literature on the pediatric population and on the management of pediatric hospitals. The aim of this article is to describe the management of healthcare services during Covid-19 emergency in Regina Margherita Children's Hospital. The Regina Margherita Children's Hospital is specialized in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases. About 1000 health worker work in this Hospital and 278 hospitalization places are available.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Hospitals, Pediatric
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Pandemics*
  • Public Health
  • SARS-CoV-2