The hospital director appeals to construction companies and shops that stock protective gowns to resell them or donate them to the hospital. This guarantees that the hospital will continue admitting patients.

The safety of medical personnel is paramount. A government grant to fight the virus was used to purchase 2,000 gowns and masks, as well as disinfectants, which is enough for seven days of hospital operations under the current conditions.

All patients in the infectious diseases ward of the hospital in Bolesławiec are in good condition, but spaces are still being prepared for people suspected of having the virus or already infected. People wait four days for tests, and the hospital’s capacity may be threatened if the Italian model materializes in Poland and the number of infected people increases.

Coveralls, caps, masks and goggles, as well as body disinfectants, are needed because these items are unavailable on the market, and when they do appear, their prices are greatly inflated. The hospital is continuously securing these supplies, but it has no reserves. In this respect, the hospital is operating from hour to hour.

Director Barczyk believes this is only the beginning and is preparing for a larger number of patients. This is the first time such a situation has occurred worldwide and, as the director says, no one is fully prepared for it. However, he trusts the authorities’ government decisions, counts on cooperation with the local government and on the social responsibility of people who will stay at home.

The basis for controlling the epidemic is following the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and the sanitary services, as well as announcements from local authorities, because these are reliable sources of information. Everyone must also take responsibility for their own health. Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej w Bolesławcu issued an official announcement on its website, asking for support.

In view of the epidemiological situation prevailing in the country and the inability to obtain the necessary supplies to protect staff and patients, we ask for assistance and financial or in-kind support in the following areas:

  • protective coveralls
  • disposable masks
  • nonwoven gowns
  • nonwoven masks
  • foil gowns
  • nitrile gloves, sizes S, M, L, XL
  • women’s nonwoven caps
  • men’s nonwoven caps
  • protective goggles
  • shoe covers
  • hand disinfectant
  • hand-washing liquid
  • surface disinfectant wipes
  • disinfectant wipes
  • room disinfectant

For in-kind donations, please call 517-864-389. Financial support can be provided by transferring funds to the account of Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej w Bolesławcu, account number 91 1560 0013 2640 9151 4000 0001, or to the account of Fundacja „Wspierajmy Zdrowie”: 73 1050 1748 1000 0023 3245 8435. Every contribution you make in the current situation is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej w Bolesławcu