BELLINZONA - Slightly better operating result and many investments for the present and especially for the future (in anticipation of the Master in human medicine that will be launched in 2020 in collaboration with USI) in 2018 by the Cantonal Hospital.«Also this year we have invested in the quality of care, in clinical research, in digitalization and in the further improvement of the organization in favor of the patient.Logistics-related projects have also taken important steps forward, ”specifies the EOC in a statement.The EOC's strategy is clear and goes in the direction of obtaining a cantonal hospital of national and university value.Two figures clearly emerge from the 2018 activity: a slight decline in stationary activity and an increase in patients treated on an outpatient basis."It is a trend - specify from the EOC - which is found in numerous other Swiss hospitals and which generates serious concerns because the rates for outpatient interventions applied to a point value that is too low do not cover the costs".Cantonal hospital of national importance - Among the various priority projects is paediatrics, with the new Pediatric Institute, which in 2018 consolidated its activities by completing the construction of the outpatient clinic at the San Giovanni Hospital in Bellinzona, a structure that has just been inaugurated together with intermediate care pediatric and neonatal.The reorganization of the Surgery Department was also carried out in 2018, with the further consolidation of activities related to highly specialized medicine, which resulted in the obtaining of the definitive intercantonal mandates for visceral surgery (liver and pancreas) and the recognition of the statute as a reference center for obesity surgery by the federal certification body In addition, the Bellinzona Thoracic Surgery Center has been recognized as Clinical A by the Professional Association of Doctors in Switzerland (FMH).Strategy and priorities - The strategic priorities also include the optimization of care in obstetrics and gynecology, with the future creation of a special department.At the end of 2018, the new Institute of Imaging of Italian-speaking Switzerland was also launched, which will make it possible to coordinate the four radiology services, with the aim of better taking care of patients throughout the Canton.«This intense medical activity - specifies the organization - has allowed the involvement of numerous local specialists, strengthening their presence in hospitals.Direct contact with local doctors has also been promoted with the organization of over 150 training sessions and public events, the latter open to all citizens ».Focus on the elderly - The EOC also opened in early 2018 the first 30-bed acute care ward of lower intensity for clinically stable patients, who have finished the acute hospital phase of care, but need of a stationary management with a low diagnostic and therapeutic content.The BRANCHES, intended as a response to the constant aging of the population, can count from 1 January 2019 on another 15 places at the Charity of Locarno and a further 30 beds are planned in the new wing under construction at the Mendrisio Regional Hospital.Steps forward for the Master - During 2018, efforts were intensified for the preparation of the study program for the Master in Human Medicine of the Università della Svizzera italiana which will be launched in 2020. A very important contribution to the development of the curriculum is was given by the collaborators of the organization with an academic title.The challenge of digitalisation - The digitalisation of healthcare is a relentless process, progressing at a rapid pace.The EOC definitely places information technology at the service of care, respecting the safety and protection of the patient's privacy.For example, in 2018, nursing and medical drug prescribing was computerized, allowing for a further improvement in quality and safety standards."We have also taken an important first step towards personalized medicine, which aims to identify the most appropriate therapy for each patient and each pathology".Logistics looks to the future - With regard to logistics, the construction site of the new wing of the Mendrisio Regional Hospital should be noted.Starting from 2021, among other things, it will host an outpatient center where the main healthcare partners of the area will also be present.At the beginning of 2018, the construction request for the extension of the Civico base plate was submitted in Lugano.Also in Lugano, the new spaces of the Italian were inaugurated, at the end of the third stage of the reconstruction work.The pediatric clinic, officially inaugurated yesterday, was completed at San Giovanni di Bellinzona, while the building permits for the new operating block and for the refurbishment of the adult and pediatric emergency room were approved.«Important economic player» - The EOC confirmed its important economic role for the canton in 2018 as well.«Of the 718.5 million in revenues - specifies the institution - 672 million were generated in Ticino.In total, we paid 530 million francs to the resident employees in the form of wages and to local suppliers ”.This represents 73.7% of the economic value generated globally and is a percentage in line with the data of recent years.Key figures - The number of hospitalized patients decreased by 3.3%, while patients treated on an outpatient basis increased by 6% (see table below).This is a trend that has also been observed in other Swiss hospitals, which reflects the efforts recently undertaken by the Confederation to prioritize cheaper outpatient care, where possible, over inpatient care.However, hospitals, in general, are today confronted with far too low rates, in particular for the pediatric sector and for patients suffering from multiple pathologies.For its part, the EOC is also the hospital with the lowest point value of the TARMED tariff system in Switzerland for outpatient interventions.In addition, the EOC, in accordance with its public service mission, takes care of services of general interest for the Canton, such as the training of medical and non-medical personnel, as well as the 24h / 24 coverage of the emergency room, at the origin of an additional economic and administrative burden.The 2018 annual accounts of the EOC have been prepared in compliance with the rules issued by the national association of public and private hospitals, clinics and care institutions.It also follows the Swiss GAAP FER recommendations, which guarantee transparency.The EOC Annual Report also includes the chapter of the Social Report, which examines in detail the relationships with the main interest groups.In Ticino, the EOC is the only health worker able to present such a detailed and transparent report.The head of the DECS confirms that the newly appointed director arrested is formally suspended: "It's very sad"King Roger hangs up his racket: "It was an incredible adventure."The Rhenish champion, giant in sport - but also in everyday life - has announced it on social media."Of all the gifts that tennis has given me, the greatest is the love of the people."Some opinions collected in view of today's celebrations in honor of the President of the ConfederationUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was Ukraine's "priority" intention to enter the EU marketThey slid treacherously along a rock face probably frightened by wolves.On the train, on the bus or in the office.A staggering number of people are experiencing cold and flu symptomsHe fell off the podium and hit his face on the groundGreen light today from the national team who voted in favor with a large majorityThe mummified man and woman recently found on Mont Blanc would have died between 1640 and 1800.According to the first surveys carried out, they came from the Rhone Valley.Petrol for 2 and 20 francs. There are those who close, those who reduce hours and salaries, and there are those who "give" frozen food."Thank you all!Long live Switzerland ”, exclaimed the President of the ConfederationAt least eight victims caused by the water bomb in the Marche.An 8-year-old boy is also missingThe first pregnancy had been completed.The family does not intend to resort to abortion.The super-rich Kjell Inge Røkke has just moved to the shores of Ceresio."It's not the place with the lowest taxes, but it's a great place with a central location in Europe," said the 63-year-old.Meanwhile, his life amazes.In fact, the Norwegian scrooge never had a secondary or higher education, and at a young age he was a fisherman.The elegant unattainability of a champion stranger to envyNever over the top, never tired, always composed and graceful, Federer gave style lessons even before tennis.The appeal to the people of Ticino: "Take the time to get to know this sport"The version provided by the girl is considered "credible", but the blame remains "average".Norwegian journalists have come to the city to meet the mayor."So far no contact with Kjell Inge Røkke."This was reported by the TCS.The warning applies to both directions.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir PutinThree are missing.In about two hours, more than 400 milliliters fell from the sky, equal to six months of rainEven if winter is still a long way off, the request to save energy now makes sense.News coming in October (starting from internal Switzerland) for the popular TV-box mode.Will it be an own goal?Partially armored stations (in the name of safety) and unrolled red carpetsMeanwhile, the Federal Councilor has made a stop in AiroloSan Bernardino Swiss Alps SA will present the entire masterplan of the project in the coming weeksAfter the record-breaking rare mushroom, here's another bumper crop.This time from LuganoThe Spaniard wanted to pay homage to the Rhenish: «It was a pleasure, an honor and a privilege to share the moments with you».The two champions have clashed on 40 occasions, including nine Grand Slam finals - 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