ASL Roma 1, A Key Partner in Promoting Health and Innovation through COMFORTage

The Local Health Authority (LHA) Roma 1 (ASL Roma 1) stands as one of Italy’s largest healthcare organizations, serving over 1 million residents and an additional estimated average of 500,000 daily visitors across Rome’s central area. With its mission to promote health, well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities within its territory, the entity is a pillar of public healthcare in the Lazio region’s healthcare system, providing healthcare services, including hospital and primary care, mental health and prevention services through an extensive network of facilities and professionals.

In the COMFORTAGE project, the organization leverages its expertise to develop and implement innovative solutions for the prevention and management of dementia and frailty. By combining cutting-edge technologies with community-centered approaches, its contributions reflect a multifaceted role across key themes:

• Ethical Compliance and Coordination:

ASL Roma 1 supports the project alignment with regulations such as GDPR and the EU AI Act, while also facilitating effective stakeholder engagement.

• Co-Creation and Design:

The organization plays a pivotal role in designing user-centered solutions, including the development of “Blueprint Personas” to guide the project’s innovations.

• Training and Community Engagement:

ASL Roma 1 supports the development of educational resources for healthcare professionals and citizens, promoting personalized AI-powered learning paths, and collaborates on social learning initiatives to foster broader community engagement.

• Impact Assessment and Sustainability:

The organization support the evaluation of legal, societal, and ethical factors influencing technology adoption. It also contributes to general assessments, demonstrating the sustainability of the project’s innovative solutions.

• Dissemination and Ecosystem Building:

ASL Roma 1 actively promotes project outcomes through its communication platforms and contributes to the creation of a collaborative ecosystem to scale solutions across Europe.

Impact and Vision

The organisation’s extensive experience and resources position it as a vital partner in achieving COMFORTAGE’s goals. By integrating advanced technologies into its healthcare system, it enhances the quality of life for elderly populations, promotes equitable access to care, and establishes scalable models for people-centric healthcare. This work benefits not only the Lazio region but also serves as a blueprint for wider European adoption.

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