Inpatient Department

Inpatient Department
This department typically includes various units, such as general medicine, surgery, intensive care, pediatrics, and maternity. Key features of an IPD include:
Admission Process: Patients are admitted through referrals from the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, or other healthcare facilities. Admission involves registering patient details, assigning a room or bed, and initial medical assessment.
Patient Care: Patients receive round-the-clock medical care, including medication administration, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and other treatments as prescribed by their healthcare providers.
Nursing Care: Nurses play a crucial role in monitoring patients' conditions, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
Medical Staff: The department is staffed with doctors, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals who collaborate to provide comprehensive care.
Facilities and Equipment: Inpatient departments are equipped with necessary medical equipment, such as monitoring devices, infusion pumps, and diagnostic tools to ensure effective patient care.
Discharge Process: Once patients have recovered sufficiently, they are discharged with a treatment plan, follow-up appointments, and instructions for home care.
Support Services: Ancillary services such as physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, and pastoral care may also be available to support patient recovery and well-being.