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Diamars, 3 October 2023 AWEMainta LOCAL NEWS 21

HOH Announces Changes to

Dialysis Clinic Service Hours

THE dialysis clinic team at HOH
(Hospital of Hope) wishes to inform
the community about a change in their
service hours, with a primary focus on

improving the quality and efficiency of
care for all patients receiving dialysis
treatment at HOH. This adjustment is
particularly aimed at patients under-

going dialysis care at HOH, with the
intention of optimizing patient flow. The
change will enable patients receiving
treatment during the third shift to begin

earlier, eliminating unnecessary waiting
times.

The new dialysis schedule, effective
from October 1st, will be as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 7 AM to 10:50 PM
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7
AM to 7 PM

It’s essential to note that during each
treatment session, the dialysis machines
require thorough disinfection, which

takes its necessary time. Furthermore,
the new schedule will assist patients
in completing their treatments more
efficiently and receive better assis-

tance from the dedicated nursing staff,
as there won’t be patients waiting for
their turn. Another key reason behind
this change is to reduce crowding in

the department, which is beneficial for
hygiene purposes.

The dialysis team has already commu-

nicated this information individually
to each patient regarding their new
schedule. Every colleague in the dial-
ysis department at HOH is committed

to making their patients’ dialysis expe-
rience as comfortable as possible. The
hospital remains steadfast in providing
quality care and making necessary

adaptations to elevate the standard of
care for the Aruban community.