National Research Network of the University Medicine on Covid-19 (Nationales Forschungsnetzwerk der Universitätsmedizin zu Covid-19)

The aim of the network is to bring together and evaluate action plans, diagnostic and treatment strategies from all German university hospitals. This bundling of competencies and resources is intended to create structures and processes in the inics that ensure the best possible care for people with COVID-19. The university clinics and the other hospitals will then be able to act quickly, with quality assurance and effectively. https://www.netzwerk-universitaetsmedizin.de/projekte The program is geared towards rapid and immediate supportive effects in order to optimally care for patients suffering from Covid-19. A strong emphasis is placed on research and health services research close to the clinic, the results of which, according to the translational approach, should flow directly into or support the health care process or crisis management. In addition, if possible, sustainable structures should be established that will also develop effectiveness in future cooperation beyond the project. The "Network University Medicine" promotes the systematic and comprehensive exchange between the cooperation partners in order to achieve a common approach to fighting pandemics through joint developments in research and patient care, evidence-based procedures and mutual learning. The creation of this structure also serves the goal of being able to face future crisis situations faster, more effectively and better prepared. All of this can save lives in health crises like the current coronavirus pandemic.