ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP): National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM), Islamabad, has reviewed the performance and operational requirements of its surgical departments to strengthen interdepartmental coordination, improve patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services.
The meeting was chaired by NIRM Executive Director Dr. Murtaza Haider Jaferi and attended by Director Administration Dr. Fatima Mishal, Deputy Director Services Dr. Adnan Riaz and heads of various surgical departments.
The participants included Dr. Muhammad Ayaz and Dr. Basharat Hussain from Orthopaedics, Dr. Hazrat Ullah Aurakzai, Head of Paediatric Surgery, Dr. Azmat Ullah, Head of ENT, Dr. Muhammad Saaiq, Head of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Aslam Sheikh, Head of Ophthalmology, and Dr. Fartash, Head of Urology.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among the surgical departments, identifying operational challenges and improving departmental efficiency to ensure timely and effective patient care.
Participants also discussed measures to enhance patient safety, improve treatment standards and strengthen service delivery through better communication and collaboration among medical specialists and hospital administration.
Dr. Murtaza Haider Jaferi emphasized the importance of teamwork and coordinated planning in improving institutional performance and ensuring that patients receive quality, patient-centred healthcare services.
The meeting reaffirmed NIRM’s commitment to strengthening its surgical services through effective leadership, improved departmental coordination and continuous efforts to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
