Surprise inspection by Health minister finds congestion, lack of trauma & burn units
SHILLONG: Congestion in the Oncology department, absence of a trauma centre and burn units and non-functional MRI and CT scan were among the problems ailing Shillong civil hospital.
A group of health officials, led by Health and Family Welfare Minister Roshan Warjri, went on a surprise inspection of the hospital on Wednesday. Though apparently it looked well-maintained, a closer look revealed that the hospital lacks basic medical facilities.
The crowded Oncology ward was far from providing a healthy environment to the critical patients. The minister suggested that the department should take care of the patients in some other space available in the hospital and the superintendent was directed to take necessary action in this regard.
Also, the hospital requires a trauma centre and burn units for which the superintendent was asked to submit a proposal to the government for examination and sanction.
There is also a need for strengthening the casualty ward and the hospital authorities have already placed their request for deployment of more doctors and nurses.
The non-functional MRI and CT scan machines are inconveniencing patients for some time now. The Minister directed the technical committee to submit a report on whether the machines should be repaired or replaced.
Though the hospital scored higher marks in hygiene and cleanliness, Warjri asked the authorities to ensure that both male and female wards have proper sanitation.
Later, the inspection team held a review meeting with doctors in the hospital.
