فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background and Objectives: Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been declared over, endemic cases continue, and hospitals still play a pivotal role in managing the disease. This study aims to assess the readiness and capacities of hospitals in Ilam Province, Iran, in managing COVID-19.   Methods: This cross-sectional facility-based survey was conducted in November 2023 across all 13 hospitals in Ilam Province. The adopted version of the tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) was used to collect and analyze the data.   Results: Of the 3,975 total hospital staff, 99.4% had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 99.1% had received at least two doses. 4.8% of staff were diagnosed with COVID-19 the previous month, with the highest infection rate among nurses (6.1%) and the lowest among radiology staff (0%). Up-to-date national guidelines, policies, and standard operating procedures for infection prevention and control (IPC) regarding COVID-19 were available in all hospitals. The average scores for hospital readiness in training and supportive supervision, IPC, and availability of medicines and equipment were 10.7 out of 11, 24.6 out of 26, and 23.9 out of 28, respectively.   Conclusion: The status of inpatient COVID-19 management capacities in hospitals of Ilam Province is generally favorable. However, the availability of necessary medicines and equipment requires more attention.