At Natuna Regional General Hospital (RSUD) on Wednesday morning (12/03), Regent of Natuna, Cen Sui Lan, accompanied by the Head of the Health Department and special staff from the Natuna Regency Government, conducted an inspection as a follow-up to the previous meeting with healthcare workers held in the Regent’s office on Monday (11/03).
The inspection covered all outpatient clinics and inpatient rooms. Cen Sui Lan also took the opportunity to communicate with hospital staff and patients’ families regarding the challenges in healthcare services they are currently facing.
During the inspection of the Emergency Unit (IGD), Head of the Emergency Room, Dr. Aldys, explained that the unit is currently experiencing a shortage of doctors. This issue has worsened due to the recent policy from the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan), which led to the non-renewal of contracts for two doctors.
Meanwhile, in the Radiology Department, the main issue is that several pieces of equipment have been out of service for the past six months, resulting in suboptimal healthcare services.
Following the inspection, Cen Sui Lan announced plans to contact the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) to address the shortage of doctors at RSUD, emphasizing the urgent need for sufficient medical personnel as the frontline of healthcare services in Natuna.
The Regent also advised RSUD management to transition from manual medical record-keeping to the nationally implemented electronic medical records system, developed by the Ministry of Health for more efficient and effective hospital operations.
In response to the frequent shortages of medicines at RSUD Natuna, Cen Sui Lan instructed hospital management to improve the procurement system and stock management to prevent drug shortages in the hospital pharmacy.
To reduce patient overcrowding at RSUD, Cen Sui Lan also directed the Head of the Health Department to reactivate emergency services (IGD) at local community health centers (Puskesmas) so that patients in critical condition can receive faster treatment according to the available capacity and medical cases.
According to Cen Sui Lan, another crucial aspect of healthcare improvement is enhancing public health education. She stressed that in addition to improving healthcare services, there should be a stronger effort to promote clean and healthy living behaviors within the community to enhance overall public health awareness and quality of life.
Moving forward, the Regent of Natuna also plans to hold a meeting with BPJS Health to discuss the types of illnesses covered under BPJS claims. This initiative follows public complaints about numerous medical conditions not being covered, forcing patients to bear the costs personally. (Pro-Kopim/Patli)
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