KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — The Health Ministry has strategic plans to upgrade the Selayang Hospital’s infrastructure facilities and human resources, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Making a surprise visit to the hospital yesterday, he said among the issues or problems identified was the Total Hospital Information System (THIS), which has not been functioning for a long time, resulting in all procedures being carried out manually.
“Today, I was able to witness for myself and identify the critical needs…there are some very important matters I will raise in the Cabinet meeting, and I want it to be carried out immediately.
“Among the problems that I observed was the THIS, which has not been functioning for a long time, and due to that, everything is done manually.
“We will overcome the problem of the digital system immediately by procuring equipment and ease the hospital congestion problem, including upgrading the lifts,” he said in a Facebook post on the same day.
The strategic plan is to upgrade the infrastructure facilities and human resources for Selayang Hospital to ensure it not only fulfils the needs of the patients but surpasses the expectations of the rakyat by providing efficient and effective health services.
The decision to upgrade the facilities at the hospital, which has been operational since 1999, with efficient communication systems, is proof of the ministry’s and government’s continuous efforts to ensure the welfare and well-being of the people.
Dr Dzulkefly also observed the daily operations of several important hospital departments, including the Information Technology Department, the Medial Records Department, the Pathology Department, the Specialist Clinic Services, and the Emergency and Trauma Department.
Accompanying the minister was Selayang Hospital director Dr Afidah Ali, Deputy Director of Medical II Dr Siti Zufina Abd Samah, heads of clinical departments, and hospital management.
— Bernama
