ANALYSIS OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN ROMANIA FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PREPARING THE HOSPITAL MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE COVID-19 CRISIS
ANALYSIS OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN ROMANIA FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PREPARING THE HOSPITAL MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE COVID-19 CRISIS

Author(s): Claudia Boghicevici
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: public health; Covid-19 crisis; health infrastructure; economy;
Summary/Abstract: One of the most critical factors for the development and well-being of society is represented by the healthcare system, which has recently beFcome a huge sector. The budget allocated by each country for healthcare expenditure varies according to their level of development, it covers a significant part of the total budget. The health system and its infrastructure are under enormous pressure due to the rising costs of providing healthcare, increasing demand for health services, demographic changes and social inequalities, but healthcare is a vital public service. The main task of modern healthcare is to improve lifestyle and quality of life by providing current medical services at affordable prices. The objective of this paper is to analyze the healthcare system from the perspective of preparing the hospital medical infrastructure and human resources for the Covid-19 crisis based on specific external public audit methods. The Covid-19 crisis has dealt a shock to health systems, testing the adaptability and resilience of their key features. Detailed projections of resource and funding requirements can contribute to better long- term planning and sustainability of healthcare systems. Indicating that although destabilized, a health system can absorb the impact of shocks, recover, adapt and learn from this experience.

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