Fortis Hospital

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana

Brief History:

In Punjab, Fortis Hospital-Ludhiana is one of the few hospitals with NABH accredited, NABL accredited lab, NABH accredited blood bank and NABH accreditation for Nursing Excellence. This hospital is one of the well known multispeciality hospitals in and around the Ludhiana district with 259 beds. Fortis Hospital Ludhiana has a world-class infrastructure incorporated with the most advanced technology. For best treatment, this hospital has separate clinics like Breast Clinic, Child Clinic, Spine Clinic, Sports Injury Clinic & Pain Clinic. The doctors and surgeons in this hospital are highly talented and experts in their respective specialties. “Saving & Enriching Lives” motto keeps the hospital staff to work hard along with the surgeons and doctors around the clock to provide the best healthcare for the people.

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 Hospital-Ludhiana, one should get an admission note from the doctor and need to submit it to the admission counter.
• If the patient is insured, then he/she will be directed to the insurance desk.
• A Unique Identification Number [UID] will be generated for the patient and all the medical records will be supported and saved 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:

• 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. 

Location Selector in Mumbai:

• Fortis Hospital Ludhiana- Punjab

Hospital Speciality:

Fortis Hospital-Ludhiana is one of the best Multispeciality hospitals in Ludhiana and provides the following specialties:

• Critical Care/Emergency Services
• Dermatology
• Otorhinolaryngology/ENT
• Opthalmology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Bariatric & Metabolic surgery
• Pediatrics
• Cardiology
• Robotic surgery
• Oncology
• Renal sciences
• Orthopedics
• Organ transplants

Hospital Facilities:

• Blood banks
• Ambulance service
• Operation theatres
• International patient care
• Pharmacy
• Diagnostic center
• Security
• Car parking
• Cafeteria
• ATM services
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Guest relation manager  

Visiting hours for in-patient wards:

• In-wards:

• 10 A.M. to 11 A.M.
•  4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
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• ICU:

• 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
• 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.