Islamabad: The newly established Emergency Department at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has started providing services, with patients being assessed and treated soon after its launch.
According to details, the department began functioning yesterday afternoon. During the initial hours, more than 69 patients were examined and managed, while another 258 patients have been seen and treated since this morning.
An appendectomy was also carried out successfully under general anaesthesia. The operating theatre’s functioning and operational readiness were reviewed as part of the ongoing assessment of services.
Prof Dr Tanveer Khaliq, Executive Director PIMS, visited the new Emergency Department and reviewed its working. He assessed the department’s functioning, identified shortcomings and examined steps aimed at improving working conditions and patient care.
On-site monitoring is continuing, with operational gaps and technical issues being marked for urgent attention. An Emergency Department dashboard has also been displayed to assist in monitoring services.
Security and janitorial services have been added to help ensure smooth operations and maintain a clean and secure environment for patients, attendants and staff.
PIMS said it remains committed to strengthening emergency services and providing timely, safe and quality care to patients.
