Stations resume operations following fire incident
On October 31, 2024, a fire broke out at Frankenberg District Hospital, causing extensive damage and resulting in one tragic death. Thirteen individuals were affected by smoke inhalation.
A spokesperson for the hospital has provided updates to HIT RADIO FFH, assuring the public that progress is being made in the reconstruction. The cause of the fire may not be fully determined due to the extensive damage.
The fire led to the displacement of patients, who had to be distributed to other wards. However, two wards have now reopened, marking a significant step forward in the hospital's recovery.
The renovation work at the hospital has provided an opportunity to review processes and routes within the hospital. The key individuals responsible for revising these processes and routes were the hospital's emergency management team, the facility's safety officers, and external consultants specializing in disaster recovery and hospital logistics.
One of the reopened wards, Ward 9, located at the main entrance level, has been redesignated for patients from the orthopedics, trauma surgery, and spine surgery departments. The redesign of Ward 9 follows the "Lean Hospital" concept, aiming to save time by eliminating unnecessary detours for staff and patients.
The operating room area and the radiology department can now be reached without changing floors, due to the redesign of Ward 9. This change brings significant improvements to workflows for patients and staff, as noted by Dr. Oliver Schuppan, Chief of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery. Dr. Schuppan also noted that staff on the ward with the most surgery and radiology patients now have significantly shorter routes, resulting in saved time.
The corridors in front of wards 7 and 9 have been opened, making the many detours taken after the fire unnecessary. This move also helps to streamline patient and staff movement within the hospital.
Work on the ward where the fire started is expected to continue until next year. Despite this, the hospital remains committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare to the community.
Our thoughts remain with the families affected by this tragic event. The hospital continues to offer its support and assistance during this difficult time.
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