Medical services in Ruijin Hospital have been fully restored

Yesterday, Shanghai announced that all 16 districts of the city have achieved social zero. In the outpatient hall of Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, the melodious piano sounded again. The hospital’s medical services have been fully restored, and nearly 2,000 medical staff are serving patients in their respective positions. As of 11:00 a.m. that day, the outpatient clinic has received more than 3,700 patients, 70 outpatient specialists, and 700 online appointments.

Yesterday, the entire outpatient hall of Ruijin Hospital was in good order, and citizens lined up in an orderly line at the consultation desk, registration and other windows. At the resident dispensing service point, community volunteers bring dozens of medical insurance cards to consult and register from time to time. In order to facilitate patients and avoid going back and forth, Ruijin Hospital’s radiology, ultrasound and other diagnostic departments have also been fully activated, and staffing has been strengthened. Currently, CT, MRI, ultrasound and other examinations can be performed on the same day without an appointment.

“I’m from Jiangsu, but I’ve lived in Shanghai for decades, and I live near Ruijin Hospital. I was first diagnosed with diabetes in Ruijin Hospital, and I’ve been here for 20 years. Blood. Today is the second time I see a doctor during the epidemic. I feel that it is quite convenient. As long as the community issues a certificate one day in advance, I can go out to Ruijin Hospital for treatment in time.” said Auntie Wang, a diabetic patient.

The emergency department of Ruijin Hospital has always been open during the epidemic. In order to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted emergency work, the recently opened second emergency and emergency treatment area is specially equipped with 3 consultation rooms, 10 temporary observation rooms and 2 negative pressure rooms cabins to ensure that difficult and critically ill patients receive timely treatment.

Since May, in order to meet the needs of citizens for medical consultation, Ruijin Hospital has resumed specialist outpatient clinics and specialized disease outpatient clinics.

Yesterday, Zhao Weilai, the vice president of Ruijin Hospital and a lymphoma expert, who was visiting the specialist clinic, said: “Everyone was very excited to hear from the patients that the press conference announced that Shanghai has achieved social zero. I am very happy. What’s more, a hematological tumor patient who came from other places before, has achieved ‘complete remission’ through the unremitting efforts of our team during this epidemic. Today, I sent a thank you letter. I believe that everyone can work together. Welcome to the victory of the Great Shanghai Defense War.”

“Today, there are 72 surgeries in the operating room of Ruijin Hospital, and tomorrow only our Pancreatic Center will have 11.” Shen, Vice President of Ruijin Hospital and Director of the Pancreatic Center Bai Yong said.