as outlined in Minister of Health Regulation No . 79 of 2014 concerning Geriatric Services in Hospitals . Based on service capabilities , geriatric care in hospitals is divided into several levels : From outpatient services and home visits , to acute and chronic inpatient care as well as hospice services , among others . Currently , RSU Bhakti Asih provides a complete level of geriatric services , with a team led by an Internist ( Internal Medicine Specialist ). The team reaches out to geriatric groups in the surrounding community , at the district level , to promote and educate about common elderly health issues such as hypertension , diabetes , balanced diets , and exercise .
And they ’ ve gone beyond just the elderly and Kota Tangerang . RSU Bhakti Asih Ciledug , directly bordering South Jakarta and West Jakarta , has taken several strategic steps to promote its services to the surrounding areas . RSU Bhakti Asih has partnered with various clinics , community health centers ( Puskesmas ), and hospitals in South Jakarta , West Jakarta , and Kota Tangerang to expand patient referral access .
The hospital utilizes digital platforms such as social media ( Instagram , Facebook ) and its official website to increase the exposure of the healthcare services they offer . This promotion includes health campaigns , webinars , and health education targeted at the surrounding community .
Participating in health campaigns in the community , offering free health check-ups , disease prevention education , and healthy lifestyle promotion is a frequent initiatives from Bhakti Asih . The provision of Medical Transportation Services in reaching patients from border areas is also provided . This facilitates patient referrals or emergency care at RSU Bhakti Asih . They ’ ve initiated collaboration with networks of general practitioners and specialists in Kota Tangerang and surrounding areas such as South Jakarta and West Jakarta to introduce the hospital ’ s services to patients . and has expanded its specialist services , including maternal and child health ,
cardiology , orthopedics , and surgical services . While their services are both broad and varied , RSU Bhakti Asih actively tailors its services to meet the healthcare needs of the population in these areas . Be it in response to patient demand or responding to trends in diseases and health conditions : The hospital adds outpatient and inpatient services in response to public health trends , such as chronic diseases ( hypertension , diabetes ) and the growing need for intensive care ( ICU ). To further elaborate , with the increasing elderly population around Tangerang , RSU Bhakti Asih has developed geriatric and rehabilitation services to meet the growing needs of the elderly , including post-stroke rehabilitation , chronic disease care , and mental health services for the elderly . The community around RSU Bhakti Asih has a high demand for maternal and child health services , so the hospital provides comprehensive maternity facilities , lactation clinics , and prenatal and postnatal education programs for pregnant women .
RSU Bhakti Asih was founded by Hj . Dedeh Nurhayati , a midwife who began her practice as a civil servant ( PNS ) in the Ciledug area and its surroundings in 1980 . After practicing privately , in 1996 , Hj . Dedeh Nurhayati established Bhakti Asih Maternity Home , which later expanded into Bhakti Asih General Hospital ( RSU Bhakti Asih ) under the Bhakti Asih Bersama Foundation in 2005 . This development was largely supported by the encouragement of her husband , the late Mr . Abdul Zafar , who played a significant role in advancing healthcare services in the area . Bhakti Asih General Hospital officially began operations on February 10 , 2005 , focusing on providing quality patientcentered healthcare services , adhering to hospital management service standards , and patient safety targets , in line with the Millennium Development Goals ( MDGs ). Strategically located in Karang Tengah , Kota Tangerang , the hospital is easily accessible to communities around the border areas of West Jakarta and South Jakarta . n
Strategically located in Karang Tengah , Kota Tangerang , the hospital is easily accessible to communities around the border areas of West Jakarta and South Jakarta .
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