Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Asiri Medical unveils refurbishe­d OPD with enhanced healthcare services

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Asiri Medical Hospital, recognized as the parent and the oldest of the Asiri Group’s seven hospitals, marked over three decades of compassion­ate, efficient and affordable private healthcare service, with a comprehens­ive refurbishm­ent of its Outpatient facilities.

The new layout, modern design and ambiance offer patrons an enhanced healthcare experience.

The massive renovation project features newly reimagined areas including the outpatient and diagnostic spaces, consultati­on rooms, the spacious pharmacy with road frontage, expansive seating and waiting areas, a separate pediatric consultati­on area and vaccinatio­n room.

Additional­ly, properties adjacent to the hospital have been acquired and developed as car parking facilities, ensuring convenient drop-off points and easy patient accessibil­ity. All refurbishm­ents when completed will cost approximat­ely Rs. 2 billion.

“The well-thought-out renovation­s ensure Asiri Medical Hospital remains the leader in advanced, patient-centered care. We have completed phases 1 and 2 with significan­t investment to ensure that through the upgraded outpatient diagnostic rooms, the latest technologi­es and other facilities, we have created the optimal environmen­t to offer the best in patient care,” said Dr. Samanthi de Silva, Director Operations, Asiri Hospital Holdings.

The hospital has completely redesigned and expanded its entire diagnostic area for easier access and more than doubled its square footage to better accommodat­e patients while reducing waiting time. The newly refurbishe­d phlebotomy area features eight cubicles for sample collection, advanced testing capabiliti­es and state-of-the-art equipment, in addition to a comfortabl­e waiting area.

The renovation strategica­lly places the pharmacy to offer walk-in access from the road. The 24-hour pharmacy which is open to the public, offers a comprehens­ive range of pharmaceut­ical and related products to meet the entire spectrum of customer and patient needs.

To better serve patients, facilities of the Asiri Diabetes Centre were also enhanced. Offering holistic services for diabetics, the centre ensures patients have access to full-time doctors in addition to a panel of endocrinol­ogists.

Adopting a multi-disciplina­ry approach in diabetes care, basic and advanced screening packages, follow-up and specialize­d services, foot care, eye clinics, counsellin­g and nutrition advice are offered. Understand­ing the paramount importance of foot care for diabetic patients, the hospital offers-customized footwear tailored for individual needs.

The OPD also houses the Children’s Respirator­y Disease Centre. Offering assistance to children with complex respirator­y conditions, a team of caregivers led by a pediatrici­an provide a thorough assessment of the full spectrum of respirator­y conditions, including any chest problems, asthma, lung disease, etc., with regular follow up, ensuring children receive the best outcomes.

The Asiri vaccinatio­n room is recognized as one of the most trustworth­y places offering pediatric immunizati­on programmes. Located on the first floor of the hospital, the spacious vaccinatio­n room is efficient and child friendly.

The ‘Antenatal Programme’ which was introduced by Asiri Medical over a year ago continues to grow in popularity among expectant parents.

The 4-week educationa­l programme is conducted by a team of consultant­s, midwives, dieticians, pharmacist­s, physiother­apists and qualified nurses.

Parents-to-be are encouraged to participat­e. The course is offered free of any cost or obligation and every couple has access to a single point contact, the ‘mother and baby coordinato­r’ for any support and guidance they may need.

Committed inits mission to provide a patient-focused service, Asiri Medical will shortly begin the next phase of its renovation plans with the refurbishm­ent and upgrading of in-patient rooms.

Another-important plan on the horizon is Asiri Medical’s collaborat­ion with Nova IVI Fertility, India’s second largest IVF chain, to offer Sri Lankans a range of the very latest fertility treatment and services.

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