University Clinical Center of Kosovo
The University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK; Albanian: Qendra Klinike Universitare e Kosovës; QKUK) is the largest and most prominent medical institution in Kosovo, located in Pristina, the capital city. The UCCK provides a wide range of medical services, including specialized treatments and surgeries, and plays a crucial role in healthcare delivery and medical education within Kosovo.[1][2][3]
Overview
The University Clinical Center of Kosovo started working in December 1958, initially under the name Hospital of Pristina, until the decision to establish the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Pristina, on June 17, 1969. On November 7, 1973, the Faculty of Medicine joined the Hospital of Pristina, as a United Work Organization. From December 29, 1977, until 1991, it acted as the working organization of the Faculty of Medicine.[4]
UCCK serves as both a hospital and an educational institution, affiliated with the University of Pristina. It provides a wide range of medical services to patients from all over Kosovo. The hospital has over 1,000 beds and employs over 4,000 staff members, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
The hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient services include diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation for a variety of medical conditions. Outpatient services include primary care, specialty care, and preventive care.[5]
UCCK is also a center for medical education and research. The hospital has a medical school that trains future doctors, and it also conducts research in a variety of medical fields. It consists of Emergency Care Center, 12 clinics,[6] National Institute of Public Health, Central Pharmacy, Private Pharmacies, and Institutes like Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.[7]
UCCK - Human Resources
This table shows the overall human resources working in University Clinical Center of Kosovo, including specialized doctors and nurses for 12 clinics, Emergency Care Unit, National Institute of Public Health Kosovo and Central Pharmacy. (Data from 2010)[1]
| UCCK | Specialized Doctors | Nurses | Total Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Clinic | 11 | 36 | 47 |
| Pediatric surgery Clinic | 7 | 25 | 32 |
| Neurosurgery Clinic | 7 | 25 | 32 |
| Urology Clinic | 11 | 31 | 42 |
| Surgery Clinic | 52 | 164 | 216 |
| Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases Clinic | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| Gynecology & Obstetrics Clinic | 61 | 265 | 326 |
| National Institute of Public Health | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| Anesthetic and Intensive Care Unit | 44 | 154 | 202 |
| Central Pharmacy | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Psychiatry Clinic | 16 | 47 | 63 |
| Neurology Clinic | 19 | 59 | 78 |
| Pediatric Clinic | 37 | 176 | 213 |
| Orthopedic Clinic | 37 | 103 | 140 |
| Emergency Care Center | 20 | 78 | 98 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Stafi i QKUK-se". QKUK. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ^ https://mzv.gov.cz/pristina/en/bilateral_and_multilateral_relations/visit_to_the_university_clinical_center.html
- ^ Patient Safety Culture in the Emergency Center at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo and the COVID-19 Pandemic | Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023-05-16
- ^ Kraja, Mehmet, ed. (2018). "Fjalori Enciklopedik i Kosovës". Encyclopedic Dictionary of Kosova (in Albanian). Vol. 2. Pristina: Akademia e Shkencave dhe e Arteve e Kosovës. pp. 1356–1357. ISBN 9789951615846. OCLC 1080379844.
- ^ Lafe, Emil, ed. (2008). "Fjalor Enciklopedik Shqiptar". (Encyclopedic Dictionary of Albania) (in Albanian). Vol. 2. Tirana: Akademia e Shkencave e Shqipërisë. p. 1321. ISBN 9789995610272. OCLC 426069353.
- ^ Vuçiterna, A.; Bejiqi, R.; Retkoceri, R.; Zeka, N.; Gerguri, A.; Aliu, F.; Vuciterna, A. (2015), Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.
- ^ "AMC Board member together with AMC representatives visited the Gynecology Clinic in University Clinical Center of Kosovo". AMC Health. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
