| Nuri Sufri |
THE integration of the Children Development Centre (CDC) into the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital is an initiative by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to continuously improve and provide better services and care to its patients.
This was highlighted during a press conference yesterday held at the Women and Children’s Centre hospital block by a panel of representatives from MoH and RIPAS Hospital, namely Dr Hajah Maslina binti Haji Mohsin, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Professional) at the MoH; Haji Muhammad Jamal bin Haji Tersad, CEO of RIPAS Hospital; Mohammad Sabri bin Haji Anuar, Head of Operations and Services at MoH; Dr Haji Ahmad Yazid bin Haji Abdul Wahab, Medical Superintendent of RIPAS Hospital; Dr Hajah Taib; Dr Sylviana binti Haji Moris, Head of Planning Services; and Tsara’Nawwarah Abdullah Chen, Senior Occupational Therapist.
As part of the integration, the CDC will officially be known as ‘Developmental Paediatrics Services’ and will commence operations at RIPAS Hospital from June 1. However, other services will be available as early as May 16 which include the community paediatric clinic, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetic, medical social work, clinical psychology, podiatry and prosthetist, as well as orthotist and optometrist.
The panel of representatives from the Ministry of Health and RIPAS Hospital during the press conference. – NURI SUFRI
In an effort to provide better services with more focus on the care of patients, the consolidation expects to reduce wastage; improve clinical effectiveness and efficiency; provide better value for patients/clients; optimise resources including manpower; and offers a one-stop centre that will enhance clients’ experience and improve client engagement, according to a statement from MoH.
The ministry aims to facilitate and support families and children with disabilities by providing services that will detect abnormality of development in children at an early stage; provide provisions of ongoing treatment, support therapies, services and reassessment to ensure children’s optimal health and development, and planning of the child’s transition stage to adult services; provide knowledge and encourage parents to actively participate in managing their children with developmental delays and disabilities; raise awareness and educate the public and health professionals on learning, behavioural and developmental issues in children; and build cooperation between government agencies and community organisations.
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