Older parts of Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital are now officially unsafe. Unions warned about this for a long time. A new study confirmed their worries. Many hospital rooms cannot be fixed. They must be torn down. This makes people worry about patient safety. It also raises questions about money.
Unions like PA.SY.NO and PASYKI were very concerned. They told authorities many times. However, their warnings were not heard. The new study proves the unions were right. The old buildings are a real danger. Authorities must now fix this problem.
Sadly, some rooms were fixed only eight years ago. Millions of euros were spent then. Now, these renovated rooms are also unsafe. This shows that money was not spent well. It also means planning was not good. The hospital's condition got worse.
The hospital planned to become more modern. This plan is now uncertain. Three new buildings opened last year. But the next important phase is delayed. This phase includes the main hospital buildings. There is no clear plan for this now.
The unsafe buildings are a danger to everyone. Patients and staff work in difficult places. These places are not safe. Patients are in buildings that are falling apart. Unions say this is "unacceptable and dangerous."
The situation is very serious now. Unions may take more action. They are unhappy with the lack of action. The Ministry of Health must create a plan. This plan should fix the safety problems. It should also ensure good mental health care for the future.