Vitória SUS Field Hospital in Curitiba: a technological and innovative approach to fighting the pandemic

Abstract

The Vitória SUS Field Hospital in Curitiba (HCV) in Curitiba emerged as a technological and innovative approach to face the COVID-19 pandemic, managed by the State Health Care Foundation. During its 16 months of operation, it served 4,119 patients, with a rate of 76% recovery. During operation, some technological resources were implemented to guarantee effective care. These included bedside audits, video calls, and information systems integration. Bedside and prescription audits carried out through an app, improved the safety and quality of treatment, reducing non-conformities to less than 15%. Video calls, totaling 3,000 calls, humanized the service. Connectivity between information systems guarantees efficiency in data management. The results of these implementations demonstrate the importance of preparing the health system for emergencies and the effectiveness of technological innovations. HCV not only filled gaps in the COVID-19 care pipeline, but also served as a reference, sharing knowledge and strengthening the health system. The HCV experience highlights adaptability and innovation in healthcare, offering important perspectives for future crises, impacting Brazilian society by improving the response to emergencies, increasing the recovery rate, and optimizing resources.