LNJP plans three more centres

Existing infra unable to cope with high footfall

The state-run Lok Nayak Hospital has sent proposals for three more centres on its premises to expand the existing infrastructure. The existing infrastructure is inadequate to cope with the high footfall of patients at the hospital.

The hospital authorities have now put forward a proposal for three additional wings – an advanced paediatric centre, expansion of the casualty services and an advanced cancer centre.

“The proposal is being discussed with the government. The plan is to have three more towers on the premises. The matter is being consulted with the PWD (Public Works Department) as well. 

Currently, the proposal is at a nascent stage. We have also referred to a consultant architect for the project. It is a capital intensive project. The budget allocation will be possible after the project gets the go-ahead,” said Dr Yogesh Kumar Sarin, medical superintendent, LNJP.

“LNJP is one of the top notch institutes. The paediatric department should be able to handle all kinds of cases, including a wide range of surgeries and transplants,” said Dr Sarin.

The existing casualty department is not up to the mark to handle the traffic of patients at the hospital, said doctors.

Patients have repeatedly complained of poor navigation marks on the hospital premises and the lack of the first point of contact at these hospitals. Often patients are confused who to approach in case of an emergency.

In July, an infant had died after being turned away from two Centre-run hospitals. The infant was declared brought dead when taken to LNJP. The patient’s family had complained that there was time lost at this hospital as the family was sent around from one unit to the other by doctors. There should be single window to tackle critical cases so that the patients do not need to run around.

“The existing casualty department is inadequate to handle the number of patients we receive. We are planning to restructure the casualty department within the next three months. The disaster ward will be strengthened,” said Dr Sarin.

There is also a lack of adequate number of intensive care units at the hospital.