Description
The ageing population is becoming an issue in Poland. Forecasts for the region of Małopolska shows that by year 2035 there will be a 7,3% increase in the non-working age population. The local age structure and the poor conditions of entities providing long-term health services, impose on Krakow Commune to undertake steps. One of these steps is implementation of this project. The project is expected to improve the quality and availability of health services, which is consistent with the national strategies and the White Papers presented by the European Commission. The project site is located in extended-care facility no 4 in Krakow. Indicators of this venture refer to the number of benefiting patients (500); infrastructure projects implemented (1); training sessions for project staff (5); health programs (1) and elderly persons beneficiaries (500). These outcomes will be achieved by constructing works on site; delivery of 57 pieces of equipment; and training of 110 nurses/doctors. The project primarily benefits the elderly people of Małopolska. The secondary target group is the staff of extended-care facility.
Summary of project results
The ageing population is becoming a serious issue in Poland due to lack of proper infrastructure and medical staff, specialised in geriatrics. The project was expected to improve the quality and availability of health services by organising trainings, purchase of medical equipment and modernisation of building no 4 in long-term facility in Cracow. There were the following target values of indicators set under the project (actually achieved values are in the brackets): numer of benefiting patients 500 (773); infrastructure projects implemented: 1 (1); training sessions for project staff 5 (15); health programs 1 (1); elderly persons benefiting 500 (773); Personell trained 260 (508); Equipment purchased: 57 (277), modernised institutions 1(1); exams/consultations 480 (590), events 13 (13). Assumed indicators have been achieved. Implementation of the project brought immediate, measurable, profits for patients like: renovation works of 2627,6 square metres of the long-term facility building and purchase of the equipment; Development of the individual support for non-residents (free of charge rental of medical equipment together with individual counseling at the patient's home; Development of occupational therapies for residents (using music, books, films and by therapies with animals or plants). Creation and implementation of educational program “Golden age", which contained organization two-year specialization for nurses and trainings for doctors. The project was granted with additional suport (reallocation of funds) which let to create a rehabilitation center based on modern tools and techniques - the Project promoter equipped 4 rooms with necessary equipment to conduct therapy adapted to individual needs of the patients. The project was not granted with FBR support and there were no partners involved.
Summary of bilateral results