Sint Oda Unveils New Main Building to Enhance Care Services
The modern facility in Overpelt will support 240 residents and streamline logistical operations with a focus on efficiency.
Sint Oda, a care institution located in Pelt, Province of Limburg, Belgium, has officially opened a new main building measuring 150 meters in length and 20 meters in width.
The facility is designed to centralize logistical services, accommodating 240 residents divided into 28 living groups, supported by a staff of approximately 500 individuals.
Frank Winters, the director overseeing the transition, confirmed that the organization is implementing the move gradually, with services transitioning in phases.
According to Winters, the consolidation of services is expected to enhance functionality and accessibility while addressing inefficiencies stemming from the previous dispersed infrastructure.
"All our logistic services are housed in it," Winters noted, highlighting the significant changes from the former setup where services were spread across the domain and had become outdated.
One of the key enhancements introduced with the new building is an in-house laundry service, which is now fully operational.
This service processes approximately 1,200 kilograms of laundry daily, representing a strategic decision by Sint Oda to maintain essential operations internally rather than outsourcing.
Officials emphasized that while external companies typically return washed items within a week, the internal service achieves this within a single day, underscoring the institution's commitment to modernization and improved quality of life for its residents.
The newly constructed main building represents the culmination of a broader modernization project at Sint Oda focused on updating both infrastructure and care services.
Over the past few years, significant renovations have been made to the residents' living spaces, which included the demolition of older laundry and technical service buildings, creating room for contemporary facilities.
The next phase of Sint Oda's modernization plan involves the scheduled demolition of the old main building, originally built in 1970, set to take place in September 2025. This step will further facilitate additional developments and enhance the overall layout of the institution's domain, which operates like a small village, providing a safe, structured living environment for individuals with severe disabilities.
With close to 500 staff members deployed across various departments, Sint Oda emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts in medical care and logistical operations, aiming to ensure seamless service delivery for its residents.
The facility is designed to centralize logistical services, accommodating 240 residents divided into 28 living groups, supported by a staff of approximately 500 individuals.
Frank Winters, the director overseeing the transition, confirmed that the organization is implementing the move gradually, with services transitioning in phases.
According to Winters, the consolidation of services is expected to enhance functionality and accessibility while addressing inefficiencies stemming from the previous dispersed infrastructure.
"All our logistic services are housed in it," Winters noted, highlighting the significant changes from the former setup where services were spread across the domain and had become outdated.
One of the key enhancements introduced with the new building is an in-house laundry service, which is now fully operational.
This service processes approximately 1,200 kilograms of laundry daily, representing a strategic decision by Sint Oda to maintain essential operations internally rather than outsourcing.
Officials emphasized that while external companies typically return washed items within a week, the internal service achieves this within a single day, underscoring the institution's commitment to modernization and improved quality of life for its residents.
The newly constructed main building represents the culmination of a broader modernization project at Sint Oda focused on updating both infrastructure and care services.
Over the past few years, significant renovations have been made to the residents' living spaces, which included the demolition of older laundry and technical service buildings, creating room for contemporary facilities.
The next phase of Sint Oda's modernization plan involves the scheduled demolition of the old main building, originally built in 1970, set to take place in September 2025. This step will further facilitate additional developments and enhance the overall layout of the institution's domain, which operates like a small village, providing a safe, structured living environment for individuals with severe disabilities.
With close to 500 staff members deployed across various departments, Sint Oda emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts in medical care and logistical operations, aiming to ensure seamless service delivery for its residents.
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