Muhammad Usman
A state-of-the-art laundry system worth Rs. 45 million has been installed at Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS) which also started its functioning as well.
It is worth mentioning that in this modern laundry system, all the steps from washing, drying and ironing are completed automatically, and maximum clothes can be washed in minimum time.
These views were expressed by ED PINS Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the modern laundry plant at the Institute. MS PINS Dr. Tahir Rasheed, Administrative Doctors, Nursing Superintendent Razia Shamim, Nursing Staff and other employees were also present.
Prof. Khalid said that with the installation of this modern plant the wards of the Institute, operating theater, ICU bed sheets, patients blankets, doctors clothes, and other medical kits have been properly treated with disinfectant chemicals.
Similarly, it will be safe to use the stuff washed on this laundry plant while the system will also eliminate the need for more manpower and the staff working on the machines will be protected from all kinds of infections.
Talking to the media, Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood said that along with quality healthcare facilities, hygiene is also very important. The hard work of surgeons can bring results only when an infection-free environment is available.
He said that a safe environment plays a very important role in the speedy recovery of the patient and the patient has to use less antibiotics for wound healing which reduces the financial burden on the patient and the PINS.
He added that the staff operating the machine will have a medical examination and blood screening every 6 months so that his physical condition can be ascertained.
MS. Dr. Tahir Rasheed said that this Institute is like our home and we need to protect ourselves here with cleanliness. The Government has provided ample funds to provide world-class facilities to the patients for their healthcare, MS PINS added.
NS Razia Shamim, Banesh, and Humaira told that clean bedsheets could now be provided to patients round the clock. They said that the installation of world-class laundry system instead of washing clothes in the traditional way would be a great relief in eradicating the infection.
