Published 09:21 IST, May 29th 2021

Ambuja Neotia opens a 58-bed COVID Care Centre in Kolkata's New Town

The Ambuja Neotia COVID Care Centre is equipped with facilities like oxygen-aided medical beds, High Dependency Unit Beds and nursing assistance among others. 

Reported by: Digital Desk
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
Image Credits: Ambuja Neotia | Image: self
Advertisement

Amid second wave of COVID-19 in India, Ambuja Neotia has opened up a 58-bed COVID Care Centre in New Town, Kolkata. COVID Care Centre which has been named - Vinod Neotia Covid Care Centre commenced its operations on Friday. COVID Centre is located jacent to Bhagirathi Neotia Woman and Child Care Centre in New Town. Ambuja Neotia COVID Care Centre is equipped with facilities like oxygen-aided medical beds, High Dependency Unit Beds and nursing assistance among ors. 

Here's a complete list of healthcare services being provided by  Vinod Neotia Covid Care Centre

  • 48 oxygen-aided medical beds for mild or moderately affected Covid-19 patients
  • 10 High Dependency Unit (HDU) beds
  •  24x7 nursing assistance and lab support 
  • Availability of specialist consultants on call once a day
  • Phone Triaging — to assist patient/family member in mission procedure
  • 3 doctors to remain available round--clock
  • A specialist will also visit every patient every day for consultation
  • For Riological and Cardiological assessment, Centre will have X-Ray & ECG facilities available
  • For COVID Care Ward, Nurse-to-Patient ratio will not be more than 1:4, and for HDU facility it’s 1:1 to ensure proper care for all patients

healthcare facility is situated in a protected environment and follows infection control protocols as per international standards. ditionally, Centre's environment is being taken care of with HEPA filter and UVGA filtration process which ensures safety for patients as well as people who work re. Moreover, in case of critical care treatment, patients will be mitted to a step-up referral hospital that has a tie-up with  Vinod Neotia Covid Care Centre. ditional equipment in Centre includes 7 ventilator cardiac monitors along with qualified nurse and technicians and mainly doctors. Centre will provide its services at a subsidised rate and missions will be based on level of care Centre is providing.

Advertisement

'A small step...': Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia

“In present scenario, healthcare system is overwhelmed with rapid rise in cases. This Centre is a small step towards supporting patients who need specialised initial care. We want to ensure that patients get timely treatment for a speedy recovery."

Ambuja Neotia Group has acknowledged and thanked HOSMAC India Pvt Limited which has conceptualised hospital. group has also acknowledged contribution of ICICI Lombard as it partnered up for equipment procurement for facility. 

Advertisement

Ambuja Neotia Group's contribution to healthcare 

Ambuja Neotia’s endeavour in healthcare started in 2002, and currently operates Bhagirathi Neotia Woman and Child Care Centre at Rawdon Street and in New Town respectively. It also runs a multi-speciality hospital in Siliguri. Or establishments include  Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre, a nursing acemy at Chakgaria, Neotia Acemy of Nursing, a community clinic in Garia and Neotia Mediplus, and a multi-locational fertility chain Genome.

09:21 IST, May 29th 2021