Instytut Pomnik-Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka Poland

Summary

Instytut Pomnik-Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka known as the Children’s Memorial Health Institute- is situated in the capital of Poland, Warsaw. They are one of the largest and leading pediatrics institutes, playing two roles as a highly specialized hospital and scientific institute. They are also complemented with 2,000 physicians and staff members, 17 wards, and 29 disease-specific out-patient clinics, offering quality medical and surgical facilities. Furthermore, they take pride in becoming the first institute to perform the first thyroid resection in a child, left ventricular assist surgery, and inter-arterial administration of a chemotherapeutic (malignant eye cancer). Lastly, they received a certificate of distinction from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the European Society for Quality Research.

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Details

General Outlook

• Instytut Pomnik-Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka, often known as “Children’s Memorial Health Institue” internationally, is one of the largest pediatric hospitals situated in the heart of Warsaw.
• The IPCZD plays a dual role; as a scientific institute responding directly to the Ministry of Health and as a highly specialized hospital. IPCZD has 40 years of experience under its belt where they received the highest A+ category.
• IPCZD employs roughly 2,000 physicians and staff and its facilities include 17 wards and 29 disease-specific out-patient clinics.
• IPCZD also collaborates on medical research with Poland’s leading medical institutes and schools as well as non-governmental organizations.
• The idea behind this institute originated in 1965, in the pages of Zycie Warszawy newspaper to remember the heroism of children and adolescents who were perished during World War 2. This resulted in the foundation of the monument-pediatric hospital in 1968 which is today known as Instytut Pomnik-Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka.
• Over the years, different departments and facilities were established, such as Blood Bank “Centrum”, Oncology Laboratories, Diagnostic Department, Institute of Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Neurosurgery, etc.
• All of these departments and facilities offer full accomplishment of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services, with great consultants in all fields of medicare.
• The key feature that distinguished it from other hospitals is its commitment and enthusiasm to specialized children's treatment by utilizing the experienced facility and modern technology.

Fundaments

• In 2021, 67,343 patients were hospitalized in the IPCZD’s different departments and 173,649 consultations were provided which indicates the large capacity of this institute in handling patients with utmost efficiency.
• IPCZD carried out the largest number of pioneering medical procedures in the country throughout its 40 years long history.
• Some of the first complicated procedures done at IPCZD are; first left ventricular assist surgery, inter-arterial administration of a chemotherapeutic in the treatment of malignant eye cancer, and the first thyroid resection in a child. IPCZD was the first institute in Poland to employ modern technology to conduct these complicated procedures. 
• IPCZD became the first institute in 2020 in Poland to utilize an Artec 3D scanner to monitor invasive craniosynostosis treatment in children. Artec 3D scanner made it possible to assess the shape of the head in 3D before and after the treatment of prematurely fused cranial sutures.
• In 2020, the first thyroid resection in a child in Poland was conducted at IPCZD, during which the FLUOBEAM LX apparatus was utilized to locate and protect the parathyroid glands. This technology significantly reduces the risk of postoperative hypoparathyroidism in children.
• IPCZD although renowned for its state-of-the-art medical facilities, this institute also offers a buffet facility to its patients, employees, and guests. Not only hot and cold healthy delicacies are available, but this facility also offers vegan meals, a diet option for breastfeeding mothers, sweet delicacies, drinks, etc. 

Provision of Facilities for Foreigners

• The Hospital Rooms for Foreigners are well-equipped with advanced technologies to fulfill the need of patients and their relatives. Some of the room facilities are as follow;

★ State-of-art patient beds

★ Mattress with lumbar support

★ Cervical and lumbar support couch for patients

★ Comfortable sofa-beds for caretakers

★ Electromagnetic dashboard for a better medical control

★ Accessible bathrooms that are designed to reduce the risk of falling

★ Latest generation patient-nurse communication system

• Furthermore, IPCZD has restaurants, pharmacies, two parking lots, and ATMs for foreign patients’ convenience.

Medical Facilities for Foreigner Patients

At IPCZD, the following departments along with many others are providing state-of-the-art medical treatment to their patients.

• Department of Audiology and Phoniatrics
• General Surgery Department
• Department of Diabetology
• Dialysis department
• Day Department of Child Psychiatry
• Day Department of Chemotherapy
• Day Department of Motor Organ Rehabilitation
• Day Department of Neurological Rehabilitation
• Department of Endocrinology

Language Spoken

• Polish
• English

Approachability for Foreigners

The nearest bus station is Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka 01 which is situated at just 2 min walking distance from the institute. The nearest train station to Instytut Pomnik Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka in Warsaw is at 24 min walk away.

Awards and Acknowledgement

Over the years, IPCZD received an abundance of awards and acknowledgment on both national and international levels. Some of those achievements are mentioned below:

• Presented with the “Inspiration 2020” award at the National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation in Warsaw
• won the “Children’s Hospital of the Future” competition
• Received the “Health Employer 2019” certificate in 2019
• Received the “Hospital Promoting Health” certificate for 2017-2020
• Received the “Hospital Without Pain” certificate which affirmed the institute’s highest standards of pain treatment
• Received the “Quality Management System Certificate”, based on the following standard: PN-EN ISO 9001:2015

Accreditations

Joint Commission International (JCI)

 

Joint Commission International (JCI) works to improve patient safety and quality of health care in the international community by offering education, publications, advisory services, and international accreditation and certification. In more than 100 countries, JCI partners with hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers; health systems and agencies; government ministries; academia; and international advocates to promote rigorous standards of care and to provide solutions for achieving peak performance.

Association of Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Society of Cardiology

 

 

Association of Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Cardiac Society ("Asocjacja PTK") is a field organizational unit of the Polish Cardiology Society ("PTK") in Warsaw. The tasks of the PTK Association include, in particular, ensuring optimal invasive treatment of acute coronary syndromes, creating a system of training doctors in the field of interventional cardiology and angiology, and a comprehensive quality control system for the procedures performed.

 

The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR)

 

The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) promotes quality awareness, recognizes good business practices, technological innovation, quality achievements in organizations worldwide, and publicizes these organizations’ successful performance strategies. ESQR also provides solutions to enable organizations from any industry, irrespective of its size and geographic location, to learn the tools and techniques for managing quality as well as address global challenges.