JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department has mobilised contract medical officers to address the shortage of medical officers at several hospitals in the state, including Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here.
In a statement, JKNJ said several improvement measures have also been implemented in stages at HSA to ease the strain on health services.
Among the measures taken are efforts to optimise patient flow processes, coordinate clinical assignments, and maintain continuous collaboration with relevant parties to strengthen service delivery.
"The department greatly appreciates the commitment shown by all medical teams and, at the same time, hopes for the public's understanding of the challenges currently faced by the public health system," the statement on Sunday (Jan 11) said.
The department referred to a report titled 'Doctors Stretched to Breaking Point at Johor's HSA, Watchdog Warns' on Jan 7, which highlighted the shortage of medical officers and the strain on health services at HSA.
It said patient safety remains a top priority despite the hospital, which serves as the main referral centre for the southern region and receives a high volume of patients, facing various challenges.
These challenges include clinical service management and patient flow, particularly at the emergency and trauma department and the medical ward.
"The medical team will continue to carry out their responsibilities with full professionalism despite the demanding workload," it said. - Bernama
