Jammu, September 22
Even though the SMGS Hospital authorities claim to have provided several facilities, patients are being asked to share beds.
This is the only government-run hospital in the region, which has special facilities in the neonatal and gynaecology units.
Against a 550-bed capacity, around 800 patients are admitted to the hospital on an average.
Often, two patients share a bed due to the heavy rush.
A patient said: “Women have to share beds soon after delivery, which increases the chances of infection.”
She added, “Only influential patients get individual beds.The others have no other option, but to share them with other patients.”
Another patient admitted at Ward-7 also said it was difficult to share a bed with another patient.
“One cannot rest properly, as the bed which is meant for one person can’t accommodate two. It creates problems,” she said.
The situation was almost similar in the neonatal unit of the hospital, where attendants were looking after infants on a single bed. “The situation becomes worse at night. While sharing a bed, one can’t even sleep,” said an attendant.
AK Sharma, Superintendent, SMGS Hospital, expressed his helplessness. “We have written to the higher authorities a number of times and they are aware of the situation. But, the number of beds has not been increased.”
“We can only request patients to cooperate with us,” added Dr Sharma.
Patients share beds at the SMGS Hospital in Jammu. Tribune photo: Anand Sharma
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