GPHC urging families to collect discharged patients to help with bed space constraints

See the full statement issued below:

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has observed a concerning trend in the occupancy of bed space within its facilities. Over recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of patients who, having received medical services and been discharged, continue to remain in hospital beds due to their families failing to collect them. This issue is impacting the efficient functioning of both the GPHC and the Infectious Disease Hospital, as bed space remains a critical resource for patients in need of medical attention.

The continued presence of these individuals, referred to as “lodgers,” has prompted the hospital administration to take action. While the GPHC remains committed to providing care to all patients, the prolonged occupation of beds by individuals who are medically fit for discharge is straining the hospital’s resources and affecting its ability to accommodate new patients.

To address this issue and ensure that beds are available for those in need, the GPHC administration is appealing to the families and relatives of these individuals to promptly make arrangements for their loved ones to be uplifted from the hospital. The Social Work Department at GPHC is available to assist families in coordinating the discharge and transportation of their relatives.

Below are the names of the individuals currently occupying bed space as lodgers:

Name                          Age                 Address

Beryl Davis                  74                    North Ruimveldt Georgetown

Joseph DaSilva           89                    Lot 3 Colgan Dam, Pouldlenyen, W.B.D

Arcia Javier                 86                    Central Baramita, North West District

Joshua Shuri               21                    Lot 16 James Street, Albouystown, Georgetown

Rameshwar Singh      64                    Lot 15 Latchmin Street, Better Hope, E.C.D

Geermattie Shivjattan 75                    Lot 104 Martyrs Ville, E.C.D

Rooknee Meetooram  84                    Lot 357 “BB” Eccles E.B.D

Morris Pereira                         72                    Lot 130 5th Street Albertown, Georgetown

Orin Boller                   63                    Lot 24 Prospect E.B.D

James Williams           58                    East La Penitence, Georgetown

Roy Ram                     NIL                  NIL

Mark Dillian                 64                    Lot 8 Bagotstown E.B.D

Karl Martin                  69                    Night Shelter, La Penitence Georgetown

Donald                        NIL                  Industry,ECD

Vibert Frank                75                    440 Samaroo Street, South Sophia Georgetown

George Graham          58                    NIL

Siceil O’Brien             61                    NIL

Kenrick Velloza           56                    Lot 246 Blegzeight, Campbellville, Georgetown

Charles Quail             75                    NIL

Percival Benjamin       84                    Croal and Alexander Street Georgetown

Neave Cox                  85                    125 King Edward St. Albouystown G/town

Terry Bassant             57                    NIL

Joseph Arjune             22                    NIL

Anthony Khan                         54                    NIL

Rudolph Billey             73                    43 Supply Mahaica,E.C.D

Gerard Chaeles          85                    227 South Road G/Town

Michael Dainty            67                    Northon Street

The cooperation of the public in resolving this matter is greatly appreciated. By working together, we can ensure that hospital resources are utilized effectively to meet the healthcare needs of the public.