# Italian regional hospital staffing and service expansions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-regional-hospital-staffing-and-service-expansions > Updated: 2026-10-22T12:21:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Healthcare facilities in Italy are implementing measures to manage staffing needs and expand medical services. In Benevento, the AORN San Pio hospital extended several medical contracts through December 31, 2026, to ensure the continuity of emergency services and manage outpatient clinics for low-priority cases. This included extending the assignments of three retired doctors in the Emergency Medicine and Accident & Emergency department. In the Basilicata region, the Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale (AOR) San Carlo is expanding its services at the San Pio da Pietrelcina hospital in Villa d’Agri. New specialized outpatient clinics for orthoptic evaluation and orthopedic surgery are scheduled to open in late 2026. To support these developments, the regional hospital agency has announced a personnel expansion plan for 2027, targeting a net increase of 80 staff members, including 72 nurses and 34 socio-sanitary workers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: AOR San Carlo hospital expands services and staff in Basilicata Italy's AOR San Carlo is expanding healthcare services in Villa d’Agri with new specialized clinics and planning 130 new staff hires for 2027 to bolster regional medical assistance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aor-san-carlo-hospital-expands-services-and-staff-in-basilicata ### 2026-10-20: San Pio Hospital extends medical staff contracts in Benevento AORN San Pio hospital in Benevento has extended contracts for six medical professionals, including three retirees, to maintain emergency and low-priority outpatient services through late 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-pio-hospital-extends-medical-staff-contracts-in-benevento --- Cite as: Italian regional hospital staffing and service expansions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-regional-hospital-staffing-and-service-expansions