Modernizing Healthcare Facilities in Gdynia to Improve Patient Care

Overview: The "Pomeranian Hospitals" project focuses on upgrading two key healthcare facilities in Gdynia: St. Vincent de Paul Hospital and PCK Marine Hospital. By expanding infrastructure, equipping with advanced medical technology, and providing specialized staff training, the initiative aims to offer high-quality medical services to approximately 300,000 residents and seasonal tourists in the Pomorskie region.

Objectives:

1. Expand Hospital Infrastructure: Construct new wings and modern operating theaters to increase patient capacity and service efficiency.
2. Upgrade Medical Equipment: Install state-of-the-art devices to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
3. Provide Specialized Training: Enhance medical staff qualifications through postgraduate courses and specialized training programs.

Key Features:

• New Facilities:
  • PCK Marine Hospital: A new wing with seven patient rooms, including six double occupancy rooms and one isolation room, with plans for additional rooms on the ground floor.
  • St. Vincent de Paul Hospital: A modern operating theater comprising four operating rooms, scheduled for completion by June 2021.
• Advanced Medical Equipment: Deployment of cardiac and heart rate monitors, ECGs, defibrillators, infusion and enteral feeding pumps, C-arm imaging devices, ultrasounds, specialized beds, and a fully equipped blood bank.
• Staff Development: Provision of specialized training and opportunities for medical staff to enroll in postgraduate courses to enhance professional qualifications.

Target Audience:

• Local Residents: Approximately 300,000 inhabitants of Gdynia, Sopot, and Kartuzy County.
• Seasonal Tourists: Visitors to the Pomorskie region requiring medical services.
• Medical Professionals: Hospital staff seeking advanced training and professional development.

Impact:

• Improved Access to Care: Local availability of specialized treatments for lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular issues, and cancer.
• Enhanced Patient Outcomes: Reduction in average hospitalization time by 4% to 8%, decreased mortality rates, and lower incidence of infections.
• Increased Service Capacity: Expanded facilities and upgraded equipment enable the hospitals to serve more patients with improved efficiency.

Additional Resources: For more information, visit the Szpitale Pomorskie official website.