Italian healthcare stakeholders discuss patient safety and system integration

Regional healthcare discussions in Italy have focused on improving patient safety and strengthening the integration between public and private sectors.

At a regional conference in Lombardy, ATS Brianza emphasized the importance of continuity of care for patients with chronic diseases. Director Antonio Colaianni highlighted the need for a coordinated system to manage an aging population and multi-pathologies, focusing on risk management such as preventing falls, malnutrition, and ensuring proper pharmacological reconciliation. The strategy involves improving transitions between hospitals and local territories through community hospitals and home care.

In Salerno, a multidisciplinary meeting organized by Fials Salerno addressed the future of the healthcare system. The discussion centered on the necessity of collaboration between public institutions and accredited private providers. Participants advocated for a unified network to improve service quality and worker protections, arguing that the healthcare system must function as a single integrated entity rather than separate compartments to effectively meet citizen needs.