Srinagar, October 14: Director SKIMS, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, today undertook a comprehensive review of patient care services, winter preparedness and ongoing infrastructure projects at SKIMS Medical College.
During the visit, Prof. Ganie conducted rounds of various wards and interacted one-on-one with patients to seek feedback on their experience and assess the delivery of healthcare services. He also interacted with doctors, nurses and other staff and reviewed key aspects of hospital functioning.
Ahead of the winter season, the Director specifically reviewed heating arrangements, cleanliness and other essential patient-care services, stressing the need for preparedness to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for patients and attendants during the challenging winter months.
Prof. Ganie also inspected various ongoing project sites and reviewed the progress of the IPD Block, scheduled for inauguration on December 5. He directed the concerned engineering and administrative teams to ensure timely completion of ongoing works while maintaining quality standards.
He was accompanied by the Principal, SKIMS Medical College; Medical Superintendent, SKIMS; engineering staff and officials of the hospital administration.
It is pertinent to mention that SKIMS Medical College is an important healthcare facility associated with SKIMS, catering to a large patient population while also contributing significantly to medical education and academic activities. The Director SKIMS regularly monitors its functioning to ensure seamless patient-care delivery, efficient hospital administration and a vibrant academic environment.
SKIMS administration is focused on strengthening patient-centric healthcare, improving infrastructure and ensuring preparedness for seasonal challenges.
