Furniture, equipment in NA Hospital corridor only temporary – RHO

The Regional Health Services (RHS) Department of Region Six, East (Berbice-Corentyne), has responded to posts on social media of beds and other furniture and equipment lining the corridor of the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.
In a release, Regional Health Officer (RHO) Dr Vineshri Khirodhar said the hospital is currently undergoing significant upgrades to several wards and other sections of the facility.
“In order to provide the necessary space for contractors to carry out the works, some beds and equipment that are not in use have been temporarily placed along the corridor,” the release said in part.
The RHO also said that the rehabilitation works commenced approximately two weeks ago and are expected to be completed shortly.
“Once completed, the equipment will be returned to its original locations.”
Importantly, the Regional Health Services Department assures the public that these ongoing upgrades have not caused any disruption to the delivery of healthcare services at the institution.
In the release, the Regional Health Services Department of Region Six said it has taken note of screenshots and videos circulating on social media showing furniture and other equipment placed along the corridor of the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.