In a significant stride towards enhancing and improving its healthcare services, the Riverside Medical Center Inc. (RMCI) opened March 22 its new and vastly improved emergency room (ER).
This state-of-the-art facility promises to revolutionize emergency medical care delivery in Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental.
The revamped ER features cutting-edge equipment, advanced technology, and a team of highly-skilled medical professionals; and is poised to provide swift and comprehensive care to patients in critical situations. From trauma care to urgent medical interventions, the facility is equipped to swiftly handle a wide array of emergencies with efficiency and expertise.
“Our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services is at the core of everything we do,” Dr. Ma. Antonia Gensoli, VP–chief medical officer said a press release. “The opening of our new Emergency Room underscores our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our community and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care when they need it most.”
From the previous 17-bed capacity, the upgraded ER now boasts of a 37-bed total capacity. There are also four separate emergency entrances for patients, including a walk-in entrance, ambulance entrance, extreme emergency (resuscitation) entrance; and, decontamination entrance for patients with chemical exposure, the RMCI said.
Treatment areas have also been expanded to accommodate a higher volume of patients. There are bigger urgent care beds for both pedia and adult patients; improved OR, Trauma, and OB minor units; four separate rooms with negative pressure; and, an isolation unit for infectious case patients.
Advanced diagnostic capabilities for rapid and accurate assessments are now also available, like a central cardiac monitoring system; a dedicated resuscitation unit, cardio and neuro unit, and a decontamination unit; and, a medical central gas and vacuum system.
The RMCI said it also enhanced patient comfort and privacy features, improved triage area, a dedicated non-urgent care area and an OPD isolation consultation room, in-house central registration, admission and cashier; and, dedicated laboratory and pharmacy personnel.
There is also seamless integration with other departments for streamlined care coordination; and comprehensive training programs for hospital staff to stay abreast of the latest medical advancements, particularly involving Emergency Medicine.
“The inauguration of the new ER represents a significant milestone in the RMCI’s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare,” the hospital management said. “While our standards are global, our touch stays personal.”
By combining state-of-the-art infrastructure with compassionate patient care, the hospital aims to set a new benchmark for emergency medical services, while retaining the compassion and care that Negreneses are known for, the RMCI stressed. ||
