KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) says it has implemented a series of measures to address recent operational challenges highlighted in a social media post, including issues relating to stationery, laundry services and infrastructure.

According to a release, the hospital recently experienced a temporary stationery shortage after its main high-volume printer malfunctioned. To maintain operations, KPH utilised smaller printers, arranged off-site printing and contracted a commercial printer to produce frequently used clinical forms. A new multi-purpose printer was commissioned on Monday, July 20, and management expects the remaining stationery issues to be resolved within days.

The release said the hospital has also expanded its in-house laundry capacity with the acquisition of additional industrial washers and two dedicated panel vans to transport clean and soiled linen. A shipment of 400 bed sheets is expected to be delivered by the end of the week, while additional linen will be secured through stakeholder partnerships over the next two to three days.