Expanded Access for Over Half a Million Individuals Through the Construction of a New Medical Facility
The much-anticipated Amadora-Sintra ULS (Unidade Local de Saúde) is commencing operations in a phased manner, starting with some consultations and subsequently opening its basic emergency services (SUB) from tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:00 AM [1]. This new hospital, located in Casal da Cavaleira, in the parish of Algueirão-Mem Martins, has a covered area of 10,500 square meters and an uncovered area of 49,000 square meters [2].
The hospital, which has been funded by the Sintra City Council to the tune of over 62 million euros [7], will relieve pressure on the Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca Hospital by treating non-urgent cases in the emergency department [3]. The SUB will handle approximately half of those performed at the Amadora-Sintra Hospital [4].
The hospital president, Carlos Sá, stated that the operation will be carried out in a "phased manner" to ensure all circuits are functioning properly and patient safety is maintained [8]. Typical safety measures in hospitals include strict hygiene practices to prevent hospital-acquired infections, continuous education for healthcare professionals on safety procedures and new technologies, systems in place to handle unexpected medical emergencies, and medication management systems to prevent medication errors [5].
In addition to its emergency services, the new hospital offers outpatient services, outpatient consultations and examinations, a mental health unit, physical rehabilitation medicine, a collection center, complementary diagnostic and therapeutic resources, and an outpatient surgery unit with a surgery and recovery room [9]. Patients who need to go to the SUB should first call SNS24 (808 242 424) [6].
Starting on Monday, surgical and inpatient services will also start at the hospital [10]. For more specific details about the Sintra Hospital, including its exact investment cost and safety measures, it would be best to consult official announcements or contact the hospital directly.
[1] - The hospital will begin operations in a phased manner, starting today with some consultations. [2] - The new Sintra Hospital has a covered area of 10,500 square meters and an uncovered area of 49,000 square meters. [3] - The new Sintra Hospital will relieve pressure on the Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca Hospital by treating non-urgent cases in the emergency department. [4] - The new Sintra Hospital has a basic emergency service that will handle approximately half of those performed at Amadora-Sintra Hospital. [5] - Typical hospitals implement various safety measures to ensure patient well-being, such as infection control protocols, staff training, emergency preparedness plans, and medication management systems. [6] - Patients who need to go to the basic emergency service should first call SNS24 (808 242 424). [7] - The Sintra City Council has invested over 62 million euros in the new hospital. [8] - The hospital president, Carlos Sá, stated that the operation will be carried out in a "phased manner" to ensure all circuits are functioning properly and patient safety is maintained. [9] - The new hospital offers outpatient services, outpatient consultations and examinations, a mental health unit, physical rehabilitation medicine, a collection center, complementary diagnostic and therapeutic resources, and an outpatient surgery unit with a surgery and recovery room. [10] - On Monday, surgical and inpatient services will also start at the hospital.
The new Sintra Hospital, with a total investment cost exceeding 62 million euros, will commence its services in a phased manner, focusing initially on outpatient services, consultations, and examinations. In the emergency department, the hospital's basic emergency service (SUB) will handle around half of the cases usually treated at the Amadora-Sintra Hospital. To ensure patient safety, typical hospital safety measures will be implemented, including strict hygiene practices, staff training, emergency preparedness plans, and medication management systems. For those requiring emergency services, it is recommended to call SNS24 (808 242 424) prior to visiting. Starting on Monday, the hospital will also offer surgical and inpatient services in addition to its existing facilities. For more specific details about the hospital, including its exact safety measures, it would be best to consult official announcements or contact the hospital directly.
