LAHORE, Nov 01 (APP):The Lahore General Hospital (LGH) constituted a high-level vigilance committee to ensure a patient-friendly environment, improve healthcare services and strengthen the hospital’s monitoring system. Principal Amiruddin Medical College Prof Dr Jodat Saleem has formed the three-member committee, headed by Prof of Paediatric Gastroenterology Dr Hassan Suleman, while Associate Prof of Pathology Dr Amna Asif and Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Mubashar Farhan will serve as its …
LGH forms vigilance committee to improve patient care, monitoring
LAHORE, Nov 01 (APP):The Lahore General Hospital (LGH) constituted a high-level vigilance committee to ensure a patient-friendly environment, improve healthcare services and strengthen the hospital’s monitoring system.
Principal Amiruddin Medical College Prof Dr Jodat Saleem has formed the three-member committee, headed by Prof of Paediatric Gastroenterology Dr Hassan Suleman, while Associate Prof of Pathology Dr Amna Asif and Senior Registrar of Orthopaedic Surgery Dr Mubashar Farhan will serve as its members.
The committee will conduct regular and surprise inspections of hospital wards, emergency, outpatient departments (OPDs) and other units to monitor staff attendance, discipline, quality of patient care, medical records and availability of stock.
It will also oversee the attendance and performance of janitorial staff, cleanliness arrangements, waste disposal, sanitation, infection-control measures and the presence of security personnel. Special attention will be given to maintaining cleanliness round the clock and ensuring alertness of security staff.
In coordination with administrative doctors, the committee will take necessary measures to improve patient care, safety and facilities for attendants. It will submit weekly reports to the Principal, highlighting observations, actions taken and recommendations, while cases of serious negligence will be reported immediately.
Prof Dr Jodat Saleem said effective monitoring was essential for improving institutional performance and ensuring quality healthcare facilities in line with the health vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
He directed all relevant departments and administrative doctors to extend full cooperation to the committee and ensure timely implementation of its instructions.
