Experience in Organizing the Activities of an Infectious Hospital Established on the Basis of a Specialized Scientific Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic (on the example of the National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopаedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D.)

Purpose of the message to study the results of the first experiment on the re-profiling of a specialized scientific center in order to organize an infectious hospital for the treatment of patients with COVID-19. Methods. The article analyzes the results of the activity of an infectious hospital organized on the basis of the National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopаedics named after Academician Batpenov N.D. during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis includes the activities carried out within the framework of the re-profiling of the hospital, as well as statistical data on patients treated and medical services provided for the period from March 26 to August 26, 2021. Results. The infectious diseases hospital has been receiving patients for more than 5 months, during this time more than 1300 patients with COVID-19 have been treated. The correct and concrete actions of the management of the Center and the city health department made it possible to organize the clinic's activities in an emergency situation in such a way that the work on the main profile was not affected. Conclusion. The lessons learned have long-term consequences for the entire public health of the city and the republic. The accumulated experience in the work of the newly created infectious hospital for the treatment of patients with CОVID-19 can be used in the further medical activities of medical organizations of military and civilian healthcare. Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases hospital, hospital conversion.