“Zaporizhstal” which belongs to Metinvest Group carried out a major overhaul of the department of Zaporozhie Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital, which had suffered from fire before. Refurbishment work financing made around 6 mln.uah
On the 2nd of December 2021 the refurbished department of the Zaporozhie Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital was visited by the General Director of “Zaporizhstal” Aleksandr Mironenko, chairman of the Zaporizhya Regional State Administration Aleksandr Starukh, chairman of the Zaporozhye Municipal Council Elena Zhuk, deputy director of Zaporozhie Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital Irina Kulesh.
“Zaporizhstal” and Metinvest Group took the initiative to renovate the hospital department after a tragic fire in February. We started the major overhaul as soon as it became possible, and today we can see a fully refurbished department, equipped with all the necessary security systems. After commissioning, people lives will be saved here again,” said the General Director of “Zaporizhstal” Aleksandr Mironenko.
Electricity networks, windows and door units have been completely replaced in the department, sanitary rooms have been repaired and finishing work has been performed. The renovated patient rooms are designed for 12 patients. One of the four patient rooms has been specially adapted for the treatment and care of patients with reduced mobility: doorways have been widened, special handrails and holders have been installed and special sanitary facilities have been fitted. “Zaporizhstal” has equipped a ramp for transporting patients with reduced mobility in accordance with building regulations and inclusiveness requirements. Therefore, after the renovation, the department can admit 23 patients for treatment at the same time.
New oxygen lines have been mounted in each patient`s room connected to the hospital’s general oxygen network. Oxygen is provided to hospital patients by an oxygen station, the construction of which was previously funded by “Zaporizhstal”. Since the start-up of the oxygen station, the Works fully provides the hospital’s needs with oxygen, supplying it free of charge.
Particular attention was paid to equipping the department with security systems: fire alarms and early warning systems for oxygen leaks have been installed, and an oxygen leak detector has been installed in each patient`s room. A supply and exhaust ventilation system has been installed in the department. Equipment has been designed according to the instructions of State Authority of Emergency Situations of Ukraine in Zaporozhye region.
Besides, at the request of Zaporozhie Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital medical workers, “Zaporizhstal” and Metinvest Group presented 20 pulse oximeters and two patient monitors with the total value of around 250 thousand UAH. Medical equipment will complete the hospital’s diagnostic facilities. As reminder, in October 2021, “Zaporizhstal” which belongs to Metinvest Group donated 11 medical ventilators to Zaporizhzhya hospitals, including Zaporozhie Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital.
As reminder, on the 3rd of February 2021, a tragic fire broke out in a department of the Zaporozhie Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital. Understanding the vital necessity in hospital functioning for residents of the region, “Zaporizhstal” which belongs to Metinvest Group decided to provide financial assistance for the reparation and elimination of consequences of the fire on the ground floor of the building.