Management of the COVID-19 epidemic by public health establishments—Analysis by the Fédération Hospitalière de France

Abstract

The objective of this article is to detail the measures taken in public institutions to cope with the COVID-19 epidemic. It details the initial strategy, organizational evolution towards ‘‘all-COVID’’, coordination between the various stakeholders and the strategy for maintaining continuity of care. The Quebec experience is also used as an example. Finally, an exit strategy must be anticipated at this phase of the epidemic. Face to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Fédération Hospitalière de France (French hospital federation) took prompt action as soon as the first cases were reported. The objective of this article is to detail these preparatory steps and their development in public institutions, in France and in Canada.