The Effect Of Hospital Organization On Treatment During Covid-19 Pandemic
Recep Demirhan
Abstract
Objective: During the pandemic, various measures have been taken from the Ministry of Health to family health centers to minimize the effects of COVID-19 on both society and the healthcare system. It is crucial to quickly revise the hospital for such a large pandemic crisis to effectively treat patients that require hospitalization or intensive care. It is vital to act quickly, postpone the treatment of elective patients, and make room for patients affected by the pandemic. It is also important that the same diagnostic and treatment algorithms are followed all over the country to get reliable feedback. In this study, we share our experience in the successful management of the COVID-19 outbreak between March 11 and May 7, 2020, and investigate the role of the hospital organization in the success of the treatment. Methods: Kartal Dr. Ltfi Krdar Training and Research Hospital has been declared as a pandemic hospital by the Ministry of Health on March 11, 2020. To hospitalize patients diagnosed with COVID-19, 500 pandemic patient beds were arranged in 31 clinics.