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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Slew of measures soon at RMLIMS for better patient care, says director
To streamline services amid rising patient footfall, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) will roll out a range of new measures, including the expansion of emergency wards, the launch of a green OPD, a new registration hall, and other upgraded facilities, according to professor CM Singh, the director of the institute. RMLIMS director professor CM Singh. (Sourced) He pointed out that the patient footfall at RMLIMS is around 4,000 per day, while emergency witnesses over 550 patients on a daily basis. 'With the recruitment of 166 faculties, RMLIMS has taken every care to provide smooth services to patients. To deal with the rush, several important steps have been taken and other initiatives are in store,' professor Singh said. While 47 beds are operational in the emergency area at present, 45 more will be added for smooth functioning and better patient care, he added. Green OPD: Green OPD will be launched soon in the emergency premises. Patients will be segregated in serious and non-serious categories to avoid unnecessary occupation of beds in the emergency unit. Patients with non-serious health issues will be sent for consultation at the green OPD. More medicine counters: To facilitate patients in the new registration hall, four more counters will come up soon for the convenience of patients and to ease load on the five already operational counters. Besides, counters for Ayushman Bharat and Deen Dayal Upadhyay schemes will be shifted from the new registration hall to a triple-storey building beside Lohia Police Chowki, professor Singh said. Additional beds at neuroscience centre: The number of beds at the neuroscience centre in the old block has been increased to 90. Earlier, there were only 24 beds. This wing is likely to be inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the RMLIMS director said. New control room: To tackle complaints like dirty toilets in the wards, negligence by nursing officers, doctors not visiting wards, etc, a new centralised control room has been set up beside the emergency area, which is operational round the clock. Doctors, nursing staff, hospital administration officers and technicians are deployed in shifts, and the complaints are resolved within 15-20 minutes, prof Singh said. QR codes for redressal: A QR code has been fixed at each bed in every ward of the hospital, which will enable patients and their attendants to raise complaints against the doctors as well other staff of the hospital in case of negligence. The hospital administration will resolve the issue within half an hour. The chief medical superintendent and medical superintendent will review the complaints everyday, the RMLIMS director said. More facilities in store: Prof CM Singh said that a rural health training centre will be inaugurated in Juggaur area near Indira Canal. The centre has been constructed at the cost of ₹366.67 lakh. Other facilities include a foot overbridge to connect the main campus and academic block, developed at the cost of ₹456.50 lakh. There will also be a multipurpose hall, lecture theatre and cafeteria on the 10th floor of the academic block -- developed at the cost of ₹1022.63 lakh, he explained. Moreover, separate hostels for boys and girls, constructed near the Ekana stadium at the cost of ₹11486.77 lakh, educational institute for nursing college, and a Gamma Knife (primarily used for non-invasive, stereotactic radiosurgery, specifically targeting brain and upper spine conditions), installed at the cost of ₹4,400 lakh, will also be inaugurated soon, the RMLIMS director said.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
RML marks ‘World Clubfoot Day' with awareness drive
Lucknow: An awareness programme was organised by the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) to mark 'World Clubfoot Day' on Tuesday. The public was educated about clubfoot, a congenital deformity that can be completely cured if it is diagnosed and treated in time. The importance of early detection and timely intervention was emphasised, and it was highlighted that with appropriate treatment, a normal and active life can be led by children born with this condition. The event featured interactive sessions informative talks, and live demonstrations of treatment techniques. Over 100 children were screened during the camp and personalised consultations were provided to families. Experts reiterated that with timely medical intervention, clubfoot can be fully corrected, preventing long-term disability. Director of RMLIMS Prof CM Singh highlighted the institute's commitment to paediatric care and the eradication of preventable physical disabilities. Head of the PMR department, Prof VS Gogia stressed the significance of early diagnosis — since clubfoot can be detected at birth — and said that along with non-surgical and rehabilitative options, surgical correction is now also being provided within the department, making it a one-stop solution for comprehensive care. Associate Prof Yashveer Singh warned that delayed treatment could lead to preventable lifelong disability. tnn Prof Dipti Agarwal (Paediatrics head) and Prof Pooja Gupta (Obstetrics & gynaecology acting head) stressed the importance of early intervention for successful treatment outcomes.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Advanced liver & bone marrow transplants at RMLIMS from Nov
Lucknow: The wait for patients in need of liver and bone marrow transplants will soon be over, as Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences ( RMLIMS ) is set to launch advanced transplant surgeries by the end of Nov. Preparations for endoscopic surgeries are also underway, and specialised catheterisation labs are nearing completion. With these developments, RMLIMS will become the third institute in Uttar Pradesh to offer such transplant services, after King George's Medical University (KGMU) and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS). According to director Prof CM Singh, dedicated units for liver and bone marrow transplant s are being established, and the procurement of essential equipment is in progress. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor For liver transplants, a six-bed intensive care unit (ICU) is being set up, along with the recruitment of seven specialist doctors and ten technical staff. Additionally, a ten-bed facility is being arranged for bone marrow transplant procedures. The operation theatres and transplant facilities will be located on the sixth and seventh floors of the Super Specialty Block. A 35-bed transplant unit will support both adult and paediatric liver transplant procedures. The institute is receiving support from a Delhi-based institution for this service. Prof Singh added that the operation theatre for bone marrow transplants—particularly for patients with blood cancers and other haematological disorders—is nearly complete. The procedure will be conducted in coordination with the Department of Blood and Transfusion Medicine. While private hospitals reportedly charge Rs 25–30 lakh for bone marrow transplants, the cost at RMLIMS is expected to be significantly lower, around Rs 12 lakh. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
