New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to LNJP Hospital here amid Covid-19 surge.
Mr Jain visited the LNJP Hospital to meet with the patients, their family members, take feedback, review the facilities available and encourage the staff and doctors.
He directed the management to ensure that the admission process was fastened further.
There should also be zero rejection of patients, Mr Jain said.
He said the hospital authorities must ensure that sufficient ICU beds are available.
Mr Jain said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is directly monitoring the situation of beds and facilities available for patients in all Government hospitals.
'Visited LNJP hospital to meet patients to know their well-being. Directed the staff to take care of each patient. LNJP has treated maximum patients in India & I trust them to continue giving their best,' Mr Jain said in a tweet.
During the visit, the Minister said, 'Delhi is seeing an unprecedented surge. In view of the same, I visited the patients at LNJP Hospital. LNJP has treated the maximum number of patients in India.
The doctors and staff have been working really hard and I am very grateful for their dedication. I also met with the patients and their family members, to ask about their well-being and take their feedback.'
'The management has been directed to ensure a quick admission process for severely sick patients. The hospital must make sure that there is zero rejection of patients. It must be watched over that sufficient ICU beds should be available for covid patients. Hygiene is supreme, and must be maintained at all times. The past three days have seen a rise in the number of patients. The staff must ensure proper care is taken. I also met with the family
members of the patients admitted,' Mr Jain said.
Adding further, Mr Jain said, 'Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is directly monitoring the situation of beds and facilities available for patients in all Government hospitals. Delhi Government has ramped up the infrastructure available and is fully equipped to combat the virus.
I appeal to you all to only opt for hospital admissions when in dire need.'
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