Infectious Diseases

In 1986, the hospital established an intestinal outpatient clinic; in 1988, on the basis of the intestinal outpatient clinic, the Department of Infectious Diseases was established. In November 1996, the Hepatitis Ward was officially established. In 2007, the Department of Infectious Diseases was officially renamed the Department of Infectious Diseases. It is a center for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases integrating medical care, teaching, and scientific research; an approval unit for chronic liver disease under the medical insurance program of Liaoning Province; and a base for the prevention and control of infectious diseases during public health emergencies in Liaoning Province and throughout the country. It has participated many times in on-site rescue and guidance during outbreaks of infectious diseases, making outstanding contributions to the control of infectious diseases and receiving multiple commendations from higher authorities. The department currently has outpatient clinics and wards for liver diseases, infections, fever, intestinal diseases, and chronic diseases. The wards are well ventilated and well lit, with complete disinfection facilities and fully equipped monitoring and emergency rescue equipment. The department currently has 16 medical and nursing staff members, including 7 doctors and 9 nurses; among them are 1 doctoral degree holder, 3 master's degree holders, 2 chief physicians, 4 deputy chief physicians, 1 attending physician, 6 supervising nurses, 2 nurses, and 1 staff nurse.

Source: Hospital Chronicle (2010—2019) edition.