**Mechanical Elevator Malfunction Delays Complex Surgeries at Clinic 20**
A mechanical failure in the elevators at Clinic 20 has led to significant delays in complex surgeries, impacting the healthcare services for policyholders in the area. The head of the Medical Services Department in Baja California, Eusebio Rosales Partida, explained that the breakdown has necessitated adjustments in medical care, including setting up beds in waiting rooms and recovery areas to prevent the need for moving patients to the upper floors.
The clinic, which plans to carry out approximately 36 complex surgeries between October 4 and 6, is facing challenges due to these mechanical issues. To overcome the backlog, an intensive surgery schedule is planned.
Juan Carlos Hernández, head of the administrative services of the state delegation, highlighted that one of the elevators went out of service on September 9. This elevator is pivotal for transporting patients, medical supplies, personnel, and food. He further elaborated that two elevators are currently being replaced with new equipment, while another suffered motor damage due to the high temperatures experienced in September.
Coinciding with this, a power supply failure in the area exacerbated the issue, causing extended delays. The situation has required external measures to manage the disrupted patient flow effectively.
**Secondary Coverage: Recent Developments in Healthcare Facility Challenges**
In addition to the technical difficulties at Clinic 20, various healthcare facilities in Baja California are facing operational challenges. Former employees of the General Hospital of Tijuana (HGT) have protested after being laid off, calling for fair wages and job security. Furthermore, ongoing construction delays have affected the opening of the new hospital in the Eastern Zone.
Amidst these healthcare challenges, a recent change in government saw restricted access to Tijuana’s Municipal Palace, resulting in long wait times for citizens needing municipal services. Concurrently, a recent agreement between local authorities and federal authorities has led to the lifting of a blockade at Tijuana Airport.
The region’s healthcare and infrastructure sectors are experiencing significant troubles, demanding urgent attention and resolution. These disruptions underscore the critical need for systemic improvements to better service the community’s needs.