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St. John's Medical College
St. John's College of Nursing
St. John's Allied Health Science
St. John's Medical College Hospital
St. John's Research Institute
SJMCH @Brigade Meadows
St John’s Geriatric Centre
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Admission Procedure
Doctor advises admission and hands over the papers (1. Admission Advice Form 2. Admission Record 3. Medication Record) along with the OP Record to You.Report to Nursing AIDE at the concerned OP Clinic.Give your consent for admission. Give correct address by giving ID Proof and give correct two contact phone numbers.You would be taken to the Admission Counter no 42 M 14.Intimate clearly the type of ward/room you require. Please refer the Room Tariff available at the Admission Counter.In patient admission is subject to availability of beds.One relative / attendant should compulsorily stay with you during your In-patient stay.Kindly produce ANY of the following as proof of identity:Driving LicensePan CardVoter’s I.D.Aadhar I.D.PassportAny other photo ID, issued by GovernmentThe charge for procedures is based on the category of ward in which the patient is admitted. ICU and ITU charges will vary based on the type of room you have opted for. It will be as of the high grade room in case of any transfer of room / ward / ICU / CCU / ITU / Post Operative Ward. Charges for investigations, procedures, surgery etc will depend on the type of the ward.Advance bill will be given after generating In Patient...
Amenities
We have a full- fledged dietary section and canteen which supplies vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian meals to our patients as well as attendants on request. Around 4500 meals a day are supplied by the canteen to the various wards.We have beverage vending machines located in different areas of the hospital (OPD as well as In patient wards) which cater to the large volume of staff, patients and visitors in our hospital.The parking space on the premises has a capacity to accommodate around 750 cars and 2000 two-wheelers.We have the Bank of Baroda John Nagar Branch attached to our premises as well as 7 ATM machines located all over the institute campus. Apart from Bank of Baroda, we house ATM machines from the Federal Bank and the South Indian Bank. We have an extension counter of the Indian Postal Service adjunct to our premises.A Utility complex has been set up opposite our hospital which houses a restaurant, a bakery, a gift shop and a general utilities shop for groceries and other essentials. We also have an Optical shop and a bookstore on our premises.The Hospital also houses a Chapel within it and the Department of Pastoral Care attends to those...
Blood Transfusion Services
Blood Bank• The Blood Bank works 24 x7 to cater to the blood component requirements of the hospital. We were one of the first to prepare components and have been preparing components since 1990. Currently we are preparing components in more than 98% of collections.• The Serology section has an automated system (IH500) for reporting of blood groups and other immunohaematological tests. The Blood bank has facilities to investigate for red cell antibody screening and identification.• The blood bank also has facilities for Platelet pheresis to cater to patients with thrombocytopenia. The blood bank provides transfusion support to patients with haemophilia and related bleeding disorders and thalassemia• The Department has also started a post graduate course in transfusion Medicine and Immunohematology in 2016.• M.Sc MLT ( Haematology and Blood Transfusion) course is also being conducted uder the RGUHS• The department has started molecular diagnostics laboratory with an aim to offer molecular diagnosis for comprehensive care of our patients
Critical Care
IntroductionThe Department of Critical Care Medicine was established in 2010 growing from an intensive care unit which had been established in 1990. This speciality of Medicine caters to looking after critically ill patients from medical and surgical specialities with life threatening conditions and multiorgan failure requiring comprenhensive and constant monitoring often not possible in the regular wards.We run a 30 bedded ICU with sophisticated equipment in the 2nd floor of the Silver Jubilee Block building. We provide round the clock evidence based and affordable care to our patients with our dedicated team of qualified intensivists, critical care nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and medical social workers. It is also a centre of academic excellence with a prestigious DM Critical Care programme and active involvement in research with many publications in nation and international journals to its name.Work at ICUThe patients are given care by qualified intensivists, resident doctors and nursing staff .The department has its own evidence based protocol to provide quality care at all times to critically ill patients. The patient care is provided by dedicated team of doctors and nurses in shifts and written handover of information between physician to physician and nursing staff to nursing staff to avoid any...
Emergency and Trauma Care
The Department of Emergency Medicine was started in July 1998, under the leadership of Dr. Mabel Vasnaik.• It was one of the earliest few fully developed, modern emergency departments in the country.• The primary mission of the department is to provide timely, efficient and guideline-based acute care to patients with emergencies of all specialties, including Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Paediatric, Trauma and all other super and subspecialties.• The department has been conducting a post-MBBS certificate course in emergency medicine since 2002, with an intake of 12 students per year. An MCI recognised MD Emergency Medicine course was begun in 2011.• The department is an AHA-accredited international training centre for conducting Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses and these courses are conducted every month. An Emergency Medicine Technician course was started in 2015.• We also conduct the Emergency Trauma Life Support course, developed by our own faculty.• As a routine, the department functions 24/7/365 days to handle emergencies with well-trained, capable senior and junior staff available around the clock.• An 8-bedded Intensive Care Unit is an integral part of the department where emergencies of all specialties are admitted and stabilised. It also helps to provide support for mass gatherings in our...
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
As a patient, you have these Rights and Responsibilities.Patient RightsOur procedures support your right to:Access Care You are able to receive care when medically necessary regardless of your age, race, sex, language, national origin, disability, religion, income, education, job, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Access Your Medical Records You are able to receive a copy of your medical records and request a change to your medical records based on laws and rules if needed.Advance Directives You are able to complete an advance directive, including a living will and healthcare power of attorney.ConfidentialityYou are assured that your medical records and any discussions or decisions about your care will be kept confidential.Continuity of Care and Discharge InformationYou have the right to written discharge information from your care team about follow-up care.Designate Others to Make Care Decisions You may have a guardian, next of kin or other authorized responsible person make decisions on your behalf if you are not able to do so.Information The hospital will provide information specific to your age, language and ability to understand.Informed Consent and Refusal You have the right to provide consent for your care and to know the risks, benefits and alternatives, except in an emergency. You...
Teleconsultation
St. John’s Medical College Hospital Bengaluru, announces teleconsultation services for all the patients. This service is powered by "Health at Home", which can be accessed via mobile applications (IOS and Android). Access will be provided based on a pre-registration which is available HEREIf you are an existing patient of St. John’s Medical College Hospital, please enter your hospital number (MRD number) in the pre-registration form. This will help us to retrieve your MRD folder for the doctor to refer before your teleconsultation.Please read the Terms and conditions carefully before you sign in. Booking an appointment, will imply that you have accepted all the specified Terms and conditions.NOTE: The teleconsultation cannot be a replacement for in-person consultation and physical examination. Your doctor’s advice is based only on the accuracy of details provided by you, since the mandatory physical examination is not possible through online mode.COVID-19 Home Monitoring Telecare Packages:St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, has launched COVID-19 Tele-Home Monitoring packages for persons with COVID-19, who need to isolate at home. Individuals who want to avail this service can call the SJMCH Helpline Numbers +91 080 2206 5003 .Home Monitoring packages are available for 10 days and 14 days duration. POST-COVID REHABILITATION:Get...
Visitor Hours
Visitors are not allowed unless they the carry an Attender Pass or Food Pass. One Attender Pass and one Food Pass will be issued at the time of admission. This must be returned to the Ward Staff at the time of discharge. A person who carries a pass is allowed through OP Gate from 9.30pm to 6.00am and through IP Gate from 6.00am to 9.30pm.Food pass timing:7:30am to 9am12:30pm to 2pm7:30pm to 9pmICU visiting time: 12noon to 2pm