Divisional commissioner Lokesh M chaired a review meeting on Wednesday with Moti Lal Nehru Medical College and health department officials to strengthen infrastructure, improve healthcare services, and enhance patient facilities at the division’s SRN Hospital.
A recent inspection of the hospital had identified many shortcomings at the institution. To improve patient assistance, particularly for visitors from Prayagraj and neighboring districts, the reception system will be strengthened. Two to three volunteers will be deployed round-the-clock in each shift to guide patients and attendants. Hospital official Dr Jitendra Shukla has been tasked with improving the system within a week. Installation of reflective directional signboards throughout the hospital has also been ordered. Hospital authorities cited a shortage of technical personnel as a reason for delays in procurement and infrastructure projects. The commissioner assured support through coordination with the public works department and other agencies. He also directed the establishment of a dedicated maintenance cell and outsourcing of engineering staff. The commissioner further ordered speedy digitisation of records, especially medico-legal documents, and expressed displeasure over complaints that patients were being referred outside the hospital for medicines and diagnostic tests. He directed officials to ensure treatment, medicines, and investigations are provided within the hospital as far as possible. Concern was also raised over the absence of several department heads from the review meeting.
