Homagama Base Hospital’s ETU digitised

The Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) of the Homagama Base Hospital has been digitised for patient admission and registration, while a new telemedicine system also introduced to enable remote video consultations and patient management.

The initiative was launched yesterday (July 01) under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media – Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the Ministry of Health said.

The maiden patient registration under the newly digitised ETU system was carried out in the presence of the Minister.

A remote consultation via telemedicine was also used to monitor and manage a patient at the Padukka Hospital under his observation.

Officials said the new system is expected to bring several benefits to hospital administration and service delivery, including reduced operational costs, improved efficiency, optimised use of hospital capacity, data-driven decision-making, and easier exchange of patient records and laboratory data.

Following the launch, a special discussion was held at the hospital auditorium with the participation of the hospital development committee, consultants, doctors, nursing staff and other health personnel, focusing on future plans, requirements and existing challenges.

During the discussion, staff highlighted the need for a 04-storey multi-purpose building as a priority requirement.

The Minister paid special attention to this proposal, along with issues related to human and physical resource management.

He said the Ministry of Health has a structured development plan for upgrading the Homagama Base Hospital, given its strategic location and service demand, and that future development activities will be aligned with this programme.

The Minister further noted that the digitalisation of the ETU and introduction of telemedicine would improve patient management and enhance service delivery.

The event was attended by several officials including Parliamentarians Anura Panagoda and Attorney-at-Law Susantha Dodawatta, Chairman of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha Kasun Rathnayaka, senior health officials, medical consultants and hospital staff.

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