On November 29, Songklanagarind Hospital (Prince of Songkla University) in Hat Yai, Songkhla, issued its second announcement regarding service adjustments due to ongoing flooding in the region. Key updates include:
1. Outpatient Services (OPD):
- After-hours clinics will be closed from November 29 to December 1, 2024.
- The emergency outpatient clinic (2nd floor, Rattanachiwak Building) will operate as usual from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
2. Surgical Services:
- Operating room services will be scaled down from December 2 to 3, 2024.
- Minor surgeries (ambulatory services) will proceed for scheduled patients, but new cases will not be accepted.
3. Emergency and Other Services:
- The emergency room remains operational.
- The wound dressing and injection room will be open from November 29 to December 1, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
- EKG services outside regular hours are suspended.
- Organ donation services will be paused from November 29 to December 3, 2024.
4. Songklanagarind Wellness Clinic:
- Outpatient services will continue as usual.
- All surgeries are suspended on November 30 and December 1, 2024.
- On December 2 and 3, 2024, surgeries for scheduled patients will proceed during regular hours, but after-hours surgeries will be suspended.
The hospital may further adjust its services based on the evolving situation and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.