Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 9: Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) hosted a special Grand Round session today, focusing on streamlining emergency services.
On the occasion, a comprehensive plan aimed at optimizing emergency services was formulated, which, SKIMS said, includes a multifaceted approach comprising immediate actions, short-term remedies, and long-term strategies.
“One of the pivotal solutions proposed and agreed upon during these deliberations was the implementation of a separate entry system for critically ill patients arriving via ambulances requiring urgent medical attention,” a statement issued by SKIMS stated.
The session, chaired by Prof. M Ashraf Ganie, Director SKIMS, and Prof. Shariq R. Masoodi, Dean Medical Faculty, SKIMS, brought together the entire SKIMS community, including faculty members, administrators, and other stakeholders, to discuss and strategize enhancements in emergency medical services.
Dr. Abrar Wani, Professor of Neurosurgery & I/C Head of Emergency Medicine, outlined critical issues affecting emergency operations, notably addressing challenges such as patient flow management and congestion within the emergency area.
The discussions that followed were marked by thorough deliberations among faculty members, administrators, resident doctors, other professionals and stakeholders present at the event.
The special Grand Round, SKIMS said, unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing emergency medical services with a strong focus on efficiency and patient-centered care.
Key initiatives from the session include the establishment of a dedicated triage center where senior residents will promptly assess patients upon arrival, streamlining treatment pathways for faster and more appropriate care.
Additionally, SKIMS is implementing a dedicated biochemistry lab within the emergency area to expedite essential tests, thereby reducing dependency on external facilities and enhancing diagnostic efficiency.
The institute is also introducing specialty-wise bays tailored to specific medical needs to optimize workflow efficiency while maintaining optimal bed capacity.
“Efforts are underway to improve the overall patient care environment, invest in advanced medical equipment, augment staffing levels, expand infrastructure within the emergency department, regulate patient flow, and ensure continuous monitoring through an expert committee to sustain seamless service delivery and ongoing enhancement.”
“This Grand Round served as a pivotal platform to address the pressing need for streamlined emergency services in our healthcare system,” remarked Prof. M. A. Ganie, Director of SKIMS.
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