The building has moved its entrance to rue d'Anvers and was restructured in such a way that it has become easier for patients to find their way around the hospital. Furthermore, healthy and ill patients will be separated as much as possible, and waiting rooms have been spread according to the department to minimalise contact between individuals.
200 beds are available, but all rooms in the new wing have their own shower and toilet. There are several VIP rooms.
Christian Kirwel, director of the Robert Schuman Hospital group, says that it is typical of older hospitals to continue adding wings and buildings to an already outdated hospital, making it difficult for patients to get around. "It's also challenging for hospital staff due to all the required walking", he adds.
The hospital has beefed up its monitoring equipment, too. Advanced treatments can now not only be monitored besides a patient bed, but are also channelled centrally to one office. Should something occur to a patient, hospital staff can respond swiftly.
A new surgery department will grow by 1,000 square metres and open its doors within several weeks.
Finally, the tram now stops close to the hospital, offering better mobility and access.
