INVESTORS IN MSK

Ing. Jiří Veverka

ředitel Nemocnice Třinec

CEO Nemocnice Třinec

with each other. Even though we were hit

with the second wave of covid right after, we

still managed to restart progress on our long

term projects and investments covered by

European or regional funding.

What is the next step for the hospital?

What is your investment plan?

We are launching the reconstruction

of the hospital wing that houses our

Rehabilitation Ward and Blood Center.

This project will update the interior as

well as expand the services those wards

provide.

value the patriotism

“ I greatly

of locals. People here

are happy to help.

”

After the reconstruction of the Rehabilitation

Ward we plan to do something similar with

our Department of Gastroenterology,

which currently operates under subpar

circumstances. By fall, we will open up our

subsidy request for the construction of

an ER Department, and if we get approved,

our goal is to begin construction as soon as

possible.

We have many smaller projects, as well as

larger visions, regarding the solution to a lack

of space and staff. Fitting these solutions into

a budget and timeframe is the subject of

the strategic plan we are currently developing

for the hospital. This plan should guide us all

the way through 2035.

What makes your job easier?

Maintaining good communication and

cooperation with the city government,

Třinec Steelworks, city police, the firemen,

etc. is very important for us. We are

the second largest local employer, as we

currently employ 1300 people.

I greatly value the patriotism of locals.

People here are happy to help and

cooperate when even off the clock. Which

is why we try to reward and motivate them

through benefit and support programs.

We also have the ability to negotiate with

unions, which includes salaries. Many

people appreciate the stability of a hospital

job. Even though we are currently going

through economically challenging times,

we are able to devise solutions that result in

our patients – for whom we do this job to

begin with – not experiencing a decrease

in the quality of care they receive.

there. I am excited to see them every

morning. Simply said, I am very satisfied

with where I am.

Mr. Veverka, thank you for the interview.

Can you tell us what makes your hospital

special?

Well, something I can lighten up the mood

a bit with is that we have many art pieces

on our premises. Artists create statues in

our hospital park and then give them to

us. We even made it to the Guiness book

of work records.

Your job must be very challenging, do

you have time to relax?

Definitely, mainly through biking and

tourism. Nonetheless, nothing fills me with

energy better than my job and the people

Text: Věra Mrkosová

Foto: Kateřina Skupieňová

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