The mobile emergency room from 7R is now accepting patients at the hospital in Starachowice
The CareBox, a modular emergency room that serves as a diagnostic center for patients suspected of having coronavirus, is already operational at the District Healthcare Center in Starachowice. This is part…
Elżbieta LaudyAugust 25, 20204-minute read
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The CareBox, a modular emergency room that serves as a diagnostic center for patients with suspected coronavirus, is already operational at the District Healthcare Center in Starachowice. This is part of an aid program for Polish hospitals, in which 7R was the first company to participate. The developer donated a special 21-square-meter container, called a CareBox, from JR Modular Systems. The mobile reception room will help Starachowice PZOZ resume normal operations in both outpatient specialist care and the provision of health services in other hospital wards.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 16, 2020, the facility in Starachowice was converted into a specialized infectious diseases hospital, admitting only patients with suspected coronavirus. Efforts are currently underway to gradually restore the Starachowice medical center to its previous mode of operation. The return to the original profile of the multi-specialty hospital in Starachowice has been divided into stages. This process will be supported by CareBox, a modular triage room for the diagnosis of patients with suspected COVID-19, which will provide isolation and ensure the safety of both medical personnel and patients visiting the hospital for other medical issues.
Lifting social restrictions will lead to a new wave of COVID-19 cases in Starachowice, as people are gathering at family celebrations such as weddings. Recent infections highlight this issue. However, we will gradually resume the clinic’s operations and medical consultations in other specialties. That is why the mobile emergency room, donated by 7R, will definitely help us take the utmost precautions. The additional medical space will be used to diagnose people reporting symptoms typical of COVID-19. The CareBox will operate independently of the facility and serve as a separate entrance and a separate sanitary room. This will minimize the risk of infecting medical personnel and bringing the entire hospital to a standstill. The safety of our patients and doctors is of paramount importance to us.
Grzegorz Kaleta
Director of the District Healthcare Center in Starachowice
CareBox is a 21-square-meter steel container. Once set up, it can be used as a medical facility equipped with specialized medical equipment. This sterile and mobile emergency room, which can be easily disinfected and transported to any location or combined with other containers, was developed in response to the actual needs of hospitals and public health and epidemiological stations.
As a developer, we know how important it is for building users to have well-designed interiors tailored to the specific functions of the property. This is why 7R joined the aid program initiated by JR Modular Systems, a manufacturer of sanitary modules. We strongly support the idea of creating sterile areas for hospitals, which ensure the highest standards for medical staff and patients. We are pleased that the CareBox has already been installed on the premises of the Starachowice hospital. This additional space will be used as a mobile diagnostic station. It is worth noting that the steel containers can be adapted in various ways, making the mobile emergency room a flexible, durable, and above all practical solution. We believe this will prove effective in the hospital’s daily operations.
Tomasz Lubowiecki
Chairman of the Board at 7R
The CareBox was manufactured in Zabrze, from where it was transported to Starachowice by a special truck equipped with a hydraulic crane. It is a modular facility built on a steel frame designed to provide the necessary functions within a small yet comfortable space. The CareBox is divided into two zones: “for the doctor” and “for the patient.” The CareBox in Starachowice features a temporary isolation room, a smear testing station, and a doctor’s office. A mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation system ensures adequate air circulation.
We believed that the steel containers could be of great help during a pandemic, as they would serve as an additional diagnostic site outside the hospital. Thanks to our donors—the companies that have supported our initiative—CareBoxes are now being deployed throughout Poland. We manufacture them in our own factory and deliver the finished modules directly to the installation site, as was the case with the hospital in Starachowice. Since the mobile emergency room can be set up in just a few hours, it can be quickly adapted to meet healthcare needs. Our initiative has garnered significant interest from medical institutions nationwide. The CareBox aid program continues, and our team is ready to increase production capacity, so we invite you to actively support hospitals.
Jakub Stryjewski
co-owner of JR Modular Systems
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Elżbieta Laudy
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Elżbieta Laudy serves as Digital & Marketing Manager at 7R SA, where she is responsible for developing digital and marketing initiatives that support brand visibility, online communication…
