Fortis Hospital

Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road Bangalore

Brief History:

Fortis is a very popular brand for HealthCare providers and Fortis Hospital in Cunnigham Road is established in 1990 and is a tertiary care hospital with a bed count of 150. The doctors and the medical staff at this hospital are very talented and passionate to provide a superior quality of patient care. This hospital is also expertise in treating and solving both simple & complex cases. Fortis Hospital, Cunnigham Road is a center for Excellence of Cardiac Surgery & Interventional Cardiology. It also has 24x7 emergency services, ambulance services, pharmacy, diagnostic & catheterization laboratory. This hospital is one of the most trustworthy and best healthcare providing Multispecialty Hospitals in and around Cunnigham road.

Meaning of the Fortis Logo:

The logo of the Fortis brand projects is a symbol of human values such as trust, ethics, service, and quality. The union of the green color hands and a red dot represents Fortis path to healthcare. The green color of hands represents compassion, nurturing, generosity, wellbeing, and health. The red dot stands for energy, spirituality, courage, and a symbol of good luck.   

Admission Process:

• To admit a patient in the Fortis Cunnigham Road, one should get an admission note from the doctor and need to give it to the admission counter.
• If the patient is insured, then the patient will be sent to the insurance desk.
• A Unique Identification Number [UID] will be generated which can be used to save all the medical records of the patient by the hospital for future reference. 

Discharge Process:

• The discharge process will be handled by the respective IP co-ordinators.
• The unused medicines will be returned, and a discharge summary will be prepared by the concerned department.
• If any discharge medicines or medical devices are prescribed, then the doctor will explain how to use them.
• Finally, the bill will be handed over to either patient or caretaker. 

Guideline for Visitors:

• Fortis Escorts considers the family & friends of the patients as an important part of the recovery process. 
• At the time of admission, passes for visitors will be issued and all the visitors are requested to wear these passes while on the premises of the hospital.-
• For the safety of the patients, the visitors are limited during visiting hours.-
• Visitors under 12 years old are restricted on patient floors to protect children from any infections.
• Before & after visiting, sanitation of hands is mandatory.
• Mobile phone use is prohibited in the areas where patient monitoring & medical equipment are in operation. 

Patient & Attendant Responsibilities:

• Provide complete and right information including full name, address, date of birth, name of the insurance company, past illness, and medical details
• Updating the doctors and nurses about the effectiveness of the treatment or operation.
• Should bring only necessary items to the hospital, leave valuables at home.
• By hospital rules and safety regulations, noise levels must be as low as possible while talking or attending a phone call.
• The attendant or patient handles keeping appointments on time. If not, call the doctor or hospital. 

Patient & Attendant Rights:

• Being a patient or caregiver, you have the right to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion in a safe and clean environment.
• Protection to your privacy and confidentiality in treatment options, and examinations.
• A clear and detailed explanation by the doctor about the diagnosis, benefits, and risks of each treatment.
• Protection from physical mistreatment and carelessness.
• Either patient or attendant can request a copy of their medical records. 

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Hospital Speciality:

Fortis at Cunnigham Road is Center for Excellence of:

• Cardiac Surgery
• Interventional Cardiology
• Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement
• Urology
• Digestive Care
• Emergency Care
• Critical Care
• Dental Sciences
• Diabetes & Endocrinology 

Hospital Facilities:

• International Patient care
• Pharmacy
• Operation Theatres
• 24-hour Accident & Emergency service
• Ambulance Service
• Blood Bank
• Rehabilitation
• Diagnostic center
• ATM Service
• Car Parking
• Cafeteria
• Security
• Housekeeping
• Allied Service Manager
• Guest Relation Manager.  

Visiting hours for in-patient wards:

In-wards - 10 am to 11 am

                  4 pm to 7 pm

ICU - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

          4:30 pm to 5:30 pm