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Healthcare facilities<\/strong> are strategic buildings for civil services and play a key role in the emergency response chain after an earthquake<\/strong>. When a seismic event strikes a large and densely populated area, it can compromise the functionality of multiple healthcare facilities simultaneously. For this reason, it is not enough for a single hospital to remain operational; it is essential to ensure that the entire hospital network in the area<\/strong> can withstand the impact and effectively respond to the sudden increase in demand for care. <\/p>\n

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Why do many hospitals in Italy still face seismic risks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In Italy, many hospitals are still not adequately protected<\/strong> against seismic risk. This lack of protection can be attributed to several factors, such as the fact that some healthcare facilities were built before the introduction of modern<\/strong> seismic <\/strong>regulations, or due to the lengthy timeframes<\/strong> and significant resources<\/strong> required for seismic retrofitting. Despite this, current regulations do not establish sufficiently precise criteria regarding the seismic design and assessment of hospitals. <\/p>\n

Discover what Italian regulations provide in the article: Hospital safety \u2013 what the law says<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Considering the structural vulnerability<\/strong> of many healthcare facilities in Italy and the absence of clear regulations, it is crucial to plan seismic prevention measures grounded in seismic risk assessment and available funding.<\/p>\n

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What history teaches us: the vulnerability of hospitals<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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In the past, several seismic emergencies have occurred, highlighting the need to adopt an innovative <\/strong>emergency plan that prevents structural damage<\/strong> to buildings and the interruption of healthcare services. Some examples include: <\/p>\n