{"id":58736,"date":"2024-02-01T14:44:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/?page_id=58736"},"modified":"2024-02-01T14:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:52:21","slug":"representatives-of-cancer-patient-associations-appreciate-the-new-facilities-of-the-expanded-chemotherapy-day-hospital-at-the-riga-east-university-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/en\/representatives-of-cancer-patient-associations-appreciate-the-new-facilities-of-the-expanded-chemotherapy-day-hospital-at-the-riga-east-university-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Representatives of cancer patient associations appreciate the new facilities of the expanded Chemotherapy Day Hospital at the Riga East University Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

While visiting the expanded Chemotherapy Day Hospital of the inpatient facility \u201cLatvian Oncology Centre\u201d at the Riga East University Hospital (hereinafter \u2013 the East Hospital), representatives of cancer patient associations commended the hospital for the newly constructed facilities, acknowledging that a bright, spacious, and discreet environment is extremely important when receiving chemotherapy drugs. In the newly expanded Chemotherapy Day Hospital, treatment for 30% more patients than before will gradually be provided, thereby significantly expanding treatment opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the presence of Prime Minister Evika Sili\u0146a, Minister for Health Houssam Abou Merhi, the hospital board, heads of inpatient facilities and clinics, patient representatives, doctors, nursing staff, and other employees, the newly constructed facilities of the Chemotherapy Day Hospital were inaugurated on 26\u00a0January\u00a02024. \u00a0<\/strong>As a result of the implementation of the project, the previous number of 50\u00a0recliners in the inpatient facility has increased to 69, with recliners now conforming to modern standards, providing comfort, and specially adapted for patients in the specific medical profile. The staff, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel, on the other hand, are now able to work in modern and functional facilities, while visitors have access to more spacious and comfortable common areas.<\/p>\n

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Having acquainted themselves with the newly inaugurated facilities, representatives of cancer patient society, Edgars \u0100boli\u0146\u0161<\/strong>, L\u0101sma Nikolaisone<\/strong>, and Nade\u017eda Bari\u0161ovska<\/strong>, commended the hospital. They emphasized that a bright, spacious, and discreet treatment environment is extremely important when receiving chemotherapy drugs. A positive environment helps alleviate the side effects of drugs and build faith in recovering from an oncological disease.<\/p>\n

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Associate Professor Iveta Kudaba<\/strong>, the head of the Chemotherapy Day Hospital, introduced the members of patient associations with the stages of a patient\u2019s pathway in the expanded inpatient facility. It begins with bright and spacious front desk areas and continues with treatment rooms equipped with ergonomic and functional equipment for both patients and the nurses who will take care of the patients. Additionally, representatives of patient organizations had the opportunity to see the facilities intended for the staff, nurse workstations, as well as a specially designed summer garden that creates a positive atmosphere where every patient or employee can sit down on benches and enjoy fresh air, surrounded by trees and flowers.<\/p>\n

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Board Member of the East Hospital, Professor Haralds Plaudis<\/strong>, welcomed the opportunity to meet with representatives of patient organizations to show them the new and bright facilities deliberately designed with healing architectural elements.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Professor Sandra Lejniece<\/strong>, the head of the Chemotherapy and Haematology Clinic, informed those present about the progress in establishing the national cancer centre. This includes ongoing efforts by experts at the East Hospital to create patient pathways and take on the methodological leadership in cancer treatment. The goal is to ensure that every cancer patient receives treatment based on the latest guidelines as close to their place of residence and familiar environment as possible.<\/p>\n

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The Care Unit Director Inese Budzila<\/strong> shared insights into the increasingly important role of nurses and their involvement in ensuring the treatment and care processes. She provided a detailed explanation of the provision of chemotherapy patient care, including education, information dissemination, and addressing patients\u2019 important questions at each stage of patient treatment and care in the new facilities.<\/p>\n

At the conclusion of the meeting, representatives of cancer patient associations posed questions and engaged in discussions with the East Hospital\u2019s doctors, nursing staff, and other specialists, covering current issues and putting forward various suggestions.<\/p>\n

The representatives of the Eastern Hospital were pleased with the meeting and discussion, which will allow improving the care of chemotherapy patients.<\/p>\n

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The expansion and renovation of the Chemotherapy Day Hospital of the facility \u201cLatvian Oncology Centre\u201d at the East Hospital commenced in June\u00a02023. The expansion of facilities covered an area of 5856\u00a0square metres. During the renovation of the inpatient facility, special focus was given to the compliance with epidemiological requirements. It was also important to ensure that both patients and the staff feel comfortable while maintaining discretion. During the implementation of the project, more comfortable nurse stations were created, equipped with modern medical technology devices and solutions. The project seeks to provide various ergonomic and functional connections of facilities that, when necessary, enable the prompt assistance.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The expansion of the Chemotherapy Day Hospital took place within the framework of the ERDF project No.\u00a09.3.2.0\/21\/I\/001 \u201cDevelopment of Infrastructure of the Building of SIA \u201cR\u012bgas Austrumu kl\u012bnisk\u0101 universit\u0101tes slimn\u012bca\u201d [Riga East University Hospital<\/em>] at Hipokr\u0101ta iela\u00a04\u201d, with the total cost of EUR\u00a02\u00a0996\u00a0872.47, including the funding from the European Regional Development Fund amounting to EUR\u00a02\u00a0547\u00a0341.60 and the funding from the Latvian State budget amounting to EUR\u00a0269\u00a0718.52.<\/p>\n

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About the East Hospital\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Riga East University Hospital is the largest and strategically significant multi-profile hospital in the country. The hospital consists of five inpatient facilities\u00a0\u2013 \u201cGai\u013cezers\u201d, \u201cLatvian Oncology Centre\u201d , \u201cBi\u0137ernieki\u201d, \u201cTuberculosis and Lung Disease Centre\u201d, and \u201cLatvian Infectious Diseases Centre\u201d, along with various specialised centres and clinics. The hospital provides highly specialised inpatient and secondary outpatient healthcare, offering multidisciplinary tertiary-level treatment and care in line with modern technology and medical knowledge. Approximately 80% of all cancer patients in Latvia are treated at the hospital. It serves as a practical training base for both Latvian educational institutions and foreign students, providing further education and knowledge transfer to healthcare specialists within and beyond the country. The hospital engages in scientific research and develops innovative methods for patient treatment. As the third-largest employer in the country, the hospital employs around 5000\u00a0staff members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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