Pediatric health care modernization in the Republic of Tatarstan: first results

Abstract

Aim. To summarize the first results of pediatric healthcare modernization in the Republic of Tatarstan. Methods. Analytical, expert, comparison and systematic approaches were used as a research methods. Results. The obtained results vividly depict the main goal of the modernization performed - to improve the pediatric healthcare on the basis of the innovative medical and management technologies. Modernization is understood as a process of current healthcare facilities enhancement and renovation, bringing them in line with new requirements, norms, technical regulations, healthcare quality measurement tools and qualification of healthcare professionals. The main attention is devoted to healthcare management, computerization of healthcare facilities, modern training technologies, interdepartmental integration. Modernization priorities are shared by the whole country, however, their implementation depends on intra- and off-system healthcare features in subjects of Russian Federation. It is useful to unite the efforts of the healthcare system in the process of modernization in terms of healthcare management based on territorial responsibility of high medical technologies centers and development of governmental-private partnerships. Conclusion. One of the priority trends of prevention service of pediatric healthcare in the Republic of Tatarstan is to form the prevention policies by introduction of a new functional structure - pediatric healthcare centers. The important role should be given to quality assessment of the introduced innovations by statistical, quantitative and qualitative assessments, showing the effectiveness of the healthcare.