PMC inspects patient care facilities in GMCH, MCH and DRDO Hospital; Reviews preparedness plan for possible third covid wave
Jammu: Dr. Shashi Sudhan Sharma, Principal and Dean, Govt. Medical College Jammu on Thursday visited Maternal Child Health Hospital (MCH), Gandhi Nagar Jammu, Defence Research and Developmental Organization (DRDO) Hospital Baghwati Nagar Jammu and GMCH to review the preparedness plan for possible third wave of COVID -19 and other works.
During her visit to MCH Gandhi Nagar, Medical Superintendent MCH suggested for posting permanent staff who are working on COVID- 19 duties to improve the functioning of the newly commissioned Hospital.
During the visit, she was apprised about the working of Air conditioners of fourth floor of the hospital. She directed the concerned XEn to complete the work before 30th June.
She also inspected New Oxygen Plant, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), 4 Operation theatres and 4 Labors room and instructed the XEn civil to complete the flooring of the these sections of the hospital.
It was also decided to periodically exchange the staff of the MCH Hospital with SMGS Hospital and DRDO Hospital for the training of the staff.
During her visit it was stressed upon to buy Dual Mode ventilators (used for both Adult and Pediatric) from Corporation.
It was also decided to fully establish the office of Medical Superintendent, Nodal Officer, HOD Anesthesia, HOD Gynae and HOD Pediatrics.
During her visit to DRDO hospital, she appreciated the work done by the staff of the hospital in tackling COVID pandemic. It was decided to exchange staff of DRDO hospital with GMC and vice versa in order to keep the staff in ready mode to treat COVID Patients.
Later, she visited old emergency block of GMCH and reviewed the repair and renovation work there,
The PMC, during her visit to new emergency block of GMC, inspected the oxygen gas plant and repairing of boundary wall. She reviewed the up-gradation works of R.N. Chopra Nursing Home.Dr. Sudhan also visited AMT school.
The PMC was accompanied by Dr. Arun Sharma, Medical Superintendent MCH Gandhi Nagar Hospital, Dr.Narendra Butyal Medical Superintendent DRDO Hospital and others during her visit.