Div Com Jammu inspects patient care facilities in GMCH

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday visited Government Medical College Hospital to inspect patient care facilities and availability of infrastructure.

The Div Com took a round of different wards of the hospital including Emergency ward, Disaster ward, Blood unit, OPD and inspected the facilities being provided to the patients there.

The Divisional Commissioner also interacted with the patients and their attendants and inquired about their health status. He also directed the Medical Staff to provide best possible treatment to the patients for their speedy recovery.

The Divisional Commissioner expressed his satisfaction over improvement in patient care and other facilities. He also passed directions for further improvement in the functioning of the hospital.

The Div Com was accompanied by Principal GMCH, Dr Shashi Sudan; Medical Superintendent GMCH, Administrative Officer GMC, and other concerned officers.

Later, the Divisional Commissioner visited the Red Cross Society's Attendants Sarai opposite GMC and inspected the facilities and its functioning.

The Div Com took a round of the complex and inquired about its functioning. Secretary Indian Red Cross Society Jammu region Satpal Sharma informed that there are 6 dormetories in the complex to accommodate attendants of patients admitted in GMC and associated hospitals.

The Div Com instructed Secretary Red Cross to ensure regular sanitation of the Sarai and face-lifting of the building.

He further asked the Secretary Red Cross to provide Hygienic food to the attendants.