When we mention the Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation “Dr Miroslav Zotović” at the same time we are talking about a tradition of more than 100 years and a health institution that is a synonym for modern medical rehabilitation and orthopedic surgery of the 21st century.
Guided by the mission to improve the quality of life of its patients and their families through the process of comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation, the Institute “Dr Miroslav Zotović” has become a leading institution for treatment and research in the field of physical medicine, rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery and hyperbaric medicine.
The tradition of over 100 years began in 1915 when, due to the needs of a large number of wounded from World War I, the Austro-Hungarian military government established the Orthopedic Institute. In 1952, masters in the monastery of the Trappist order Marija Zvijezda started a workshop for the production of orthopedic aids, which is considered the forerunner of today's Institution, which since 1970 bears the name of a respected military surgeon, national hero Dr. Miroslav Zotovic.
The management of the Institute “Dr Miroslav Zotović” and all employees are committed to improving the quality of services in the Institute, with the view that quality is an everyday obligation and aspiration. This approach has been noticed and highly valued and appreciated by patients, as well as by the professional and general public, of which tesitfy the numerous recognitions of institutions and individuals.
In addition to the constant improvement of knowledge and skills of professional rehabilitation teams of the Institute, led by doctors specializing in various medical fields, the quality of services is guaranteed by top medical and non-medical equipment, which is also given special attention in this superb institution.
In the context of the above, the Institute “Dr Miroslav Zotović” uses Miele washing machines and irons, of top quality, that provides patients and staff with maximum cleanliness, comfort and convenience. Management and employees are deeply aware that patient safety is the backbone of quality service and therefore due attention is paid to risk management. In this terms, the quality of laundry services greatly contributes to the management of nosocomial infections.
Additional value to the services of the Institute “Dr Miroslav Zotović” is given by the fact that this institution operates in two locations. One location is in the city of Banja Luka, which allows patients to fit the services they receive into a modern lifestyle. Another location where the Institute “Dr Miroslav Zotovic” works is the spa complex Slatina municipality Laktasi, which is located 12 kilometers from Banja Luka and where in the process of treatment and rehabilitation combines the application of the postulates of the profession and modern medical technology with natural benefits of thermo-mineral water and medicinal mud (peloid).
The current capacity of Banja Slatina is almost 400 beds distributed in several facilities. In the beginning of 2018, a modern accommodation-therapeutic complex of the pavilion type started working, with a recreational pool, a gym and a congress hall. Modernly equipped rooms and suites and the possibility of individually tailored nutrition to the needs of patients, with helpful staff in a pleasant natural environment, are a guarantee for top treatment, rehabilitation and stay in the spa complex of the Institute in Slatina.
For all who want to relax and pamper themselves, there is a wellness center with a large selection of wellness packages and individual treatments. And recreationists will soon have at their disposal Slatina Forest Park, which will help you feel good and active.