Management reorganization of a Radiology ward during the Covid-19 pandemic in a University Hospital structured inpavilions.

Abstract Objective: The aim of the recent management reorganization of the Emergency Room and Radiology ward was to face the recent Coronavirus pandemic in the most rational way possible, to preserve the essential role of these Units in the complex context of a pavillions structured Hospital. Methods: The most challenging management criticalities posed by the recent Coronavirus pandemic were individually analyzed and dealt with. The pavilions structure of our Hospital, biohazard management, shortage of personnel and shortage or temporary inadequacy of personal protective equipment were addressed as the most urgent and important problems.Results: A strategic use of the Radiology Information System and Picture Archiving And Communication System (RIS-PACS), dedicated ambulances with specific disinfection procedures, the institution of dedicated pavilions, wards, checkpoints and different paths for COVID-19 (Coronavirs Disease 2019) and non COVID-19 patients, frequent sanification procedures, serological screening for employees and emergency dedicated staff recruitment were put to place as a result of said analysis.Nevertheless, all of these goals couldn’t have been achieved without a constant sense of responsibility of the employees involved.Conclusions: A rational analysis of the most critical problems associated with a pandemic is vital to provide a fast and effective response, and represents a valuable wealth of experience in case of future pandemics.