Advisor (K) visits SMGS Hospital Jammu

Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K K Sharma, Monday visited SMGS Hospital Shalimar Jammu and took stock of healthcare facilities being made available to the patients.
The Advisor took round of various units and other wards in the hospital and inspected the diagnostic and treatment facilities there.
He had a detailed review of healthcare facilities and infrastructure available in the hospital including necessary life-saving equipments and other machinery required for treatment.
The Advisor discussed with the hospital management and other concerned officers about the hospital infrastructure development plan so as to deal with the increasing number of patients. He also discussed various issues needed to be addressed immediately for ensuring best healthcare facilities to the patients. He stressed on maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in the hospital.
The Advisor directed the hospital management for putting their sincere efforts to create patient friendly atmosphere in the hospital.
While visiting the various units at the hospital, he was briefed by the concerned unit in-charge about its functioning and facilities available there. Existing strength of doctors and para-medical staff deputed at the hospital was also discussed.
Principal, Medical College Jammu, Dr Sunanda Raina, Medical Superintendent, SMGS, Dr. Manoj Kumar Chalotra, doctors and other senior officers of health and other departments were present at the hospital during the visit.