Enhancing Patient Care through State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment

Overview: The University Hospital in Krakow, Poland's largest medical facility, has consolidated its services into a new, state-of-the-art location in the Prokocim district. This consolidation was supported by the European Regional Development Fund, enabling the hospital to acquire over 8,580 pieces of cutting-edge medical equipment. The new facility includes 43 wards, 51 specialist clinics, and nine facilities, with a capacity of 1,345 beds and 225-day use spots, employing over 4,000 staff members.

Objectives:

1. Consolidate Services: Merge previously dispersed facilities into a single, modern location to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
2. Upgrade Medical Equipment: Equip the new hospital with advanced medical technologies to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
3. Support Medical Education and Research: Provide a comprehensive clinical base for the Jagiellonian University – Collegium Medicum, facilitating high-quality medical training and research.

Key Features:

• Advanced Medical Equipment: Acquisition of state-of-the-art devices for various departments, including outpatient clinics, angiography, pharmacy, blood bank, operating theatres, and pathology.
• Improved Patient Care: Implementation of modern workflows and automated systems to enhance service quality and reduce operational costs.
• Research and Education Hub: Establishment of a centralized location for medical research and education, strengthening the hospital's role as a leading teaching institution.

Impact:

• Enhanced Healthcare Services: The new equipment and consolidated facilities have improved the hospital's capacity to treat complex conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and nervous system disorders.
• COVID-19 Response: Shortly after its inauguration in October 2019, the hospital became Southern Poland’s main medical center for treating COVID-19 patients, demonstrating its critical role in regional healthcare.
• Accreditations: The hospital’s breast unit received accreditation from the Senologic International Society, and the institution joined two European Reference Networks for rare diseases, highlighting its commitment to excellence in specialized care.

Recent Developments: As of January 2025, the University Hospital in Krakow continues to serve as a leading medical center in Poland, providing comprehensive healthcare services and contributing to medical research and education. The hospital maintains its commitment to integrating experience and tradition with the latest medical advancements to improve patient health and well-being.