LUMBINI: Lumbini Province Hospital has introduced a patient triage system at its emergency department to prioritize treatment based on the severity and urgency of patients’ conditions amid a growing influx of visitors.
The newly launched system enables medical personnel to assess patients promptly and ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
Medical Superintendent Dr. Bishnu Prasad Gautam said patients are categorized into three groups based on the seriousness of their condition: critical, high care, and mild.
Patients requiring immediate medical attention or facing life-threatening conditions are assigned a red label. Those with less serious illnesses or minor injuries are categorized as yellow, while patients with non-urgent conditions are given a green label.
According to Dr. Gautam, the hospital receives between 2,000 and 2,500 patients every day. He said the triage system will help improve the efficiency of emergency services despite limited human resources and infrastructure.
Hospital officials said the number of patients visiting government hospitals has increased after the government discontinued health insurance services at private hospitals. In addition, many patients referred by private health facilities for specialized treatment are also seeking care at government hospitals.
The triage system is expected to reduce waiting times and ensure that critically ill patients receive prompt medical attention.
Chairman of the Hospital Development Committee Ajay Man Shrestha said the hospital is working to improve access to quality healthcare despite resource constraints. He noted that a shortage of staff and facilities, coupled with the rising number of patients, has put increasing pressure on hospital services.
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