Milestones of PYNEH
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1993
Hospital Opening on 15 October 1993
1994
Grand Opening Ceremony on 23 June 1994
24-hour Accident and Emergency Services
First major acute regional hospital with psychiatric services
1995
First Minimal Access Surgery Training Centre in HA
Cardiac Catheterization Unit
Nethersole Community & Patient Resource Centre
1996
First Satellite Pharmacy in Medical Ward in HA
1997
PYNEH has acquired professional accreditation on different services since 1997
These included accreditation of ISO 9000 series attained by the Administrative Services Division, Pharmacy, Medical Physics,
Nursing Services Division and Clinical Oncology as well as ISO 14001 certification for the Environmental Management System and
ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System. The Clinical Pathology Department also had accreditation for its laboratories
from the National Association of Testing Authorities and the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme.
Pilot programme of multi-disciplinary pre-discharge planning service for Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology and
Department of Medicine
1998
The first hospital in HA to adopt cook chill technology
Each just cooked food product could be packed at pasteurization temperature and chilled in a timely manner which facilitates
the storage of food and delivery of food product to other hospitals.
First Pneumatic Tube Transporting System in HA
1999
Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy
2000
Integrated Ambulatory Psychiatric Centre
2001
Day Surgery & Ambulatory Care Centre
Starting Pilot Programme on New case referral triage system
The triage system was first piloted in Department of Medicine and had shown to be effective in reducing the risks with best
utilization of the limited medical resources. It was later adopted by other public hospitals.
Nurse specialist clinics for diabetes mellitus, renal and stoma care
PYNEH Oasis
2002
Telephone Nursing Consultation Service
Telephone Nursing Consultation Service was the predecessor of the Community Health Call Centre which established telephone
follow-up programmes for discharged patients and a Centre of Telephone Triage for high risk elderly. In view of the
encouraging results, the HA later expanded the programme and the service eventually covered all seven clusters in HA.
2003
Fighting SARS
PYNEH was among the first few hospitals with staff being infected with SARS. The hospital management took immediate
contingency measures including the prompt conversion of some general wards into SARS wards with improved ventilation and
active promotion of infection control measures and surveillance of practice. At the clinical front, our Respiratory Physicians
were able to develop an effective patient management protocol for SARS patients. The mortality rate of our SARS patients was
among the lowest in Hong Kong and their recovery was also considered to be the most satisfactory.
The only rooftop helipad at hospital with 24-hour operation
The helipad located at PYNEH Rooftop was built in 1993. In 2003, Government departments, related stakeholders and PYNEH had
reached a consensus for service commencement.
EXITERS
PYNEH is one of the three hospitals participated in the EXITERS project. Vacant hospital quarters were converted into
home-like settings to facilitate psychiatric patients re-integrate into the society.
2004
Post-SARS era
PYNEH continued to enhance its preparedness for SARS and other infectious disease outbreaks. Additional isolation beds
(negative pressure equipped) were constructed and surge capacity for intensive care was built up.
2005
First Endoscopic-Laparoscopic operating room in Asia
Established 7 Liaison Platforms for Medical- Social Collaboration
To enhance community-based services
2006
Cluster Quality & Risk Management Office (renamed as Cluster Quality & Safety Office in 2011)
The successful experience of the team helped formulate the framework of hospital quality and safety management system in
future.
2007
Interventional Radiology Centre
Emergency Medicine Ward
Being a pioneer in introducing the service model of Emergency Medicine Ward, PYNEH alleviated the service demand in Accident &
Emergency Unit and general medical wards.
Expansion of Minimal Access Surgery Training Centre
Addition of simulated facilities and training laboratory for endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery has facilitated skill
transfer to all public and private practitioners of different surgical specialties.
2008
Single-photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography (SPECT/CT)
First Rapid Arc Radiotherapy in Southeast Asia
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals – The University of Hong Kong Clinical Centre for Teaching & Research in Chinese Medicine
(Eastern)
Li Ka Shing Foundation Hospice Service Programme – HKEC PYNEH Hospice Centre
PYNEH Charitable Trust
2009
The first Robotic EndoLap Operating Room in the world
Crew Resource Management (CRM) Campaign
PYNEH is entrusted by HA to pilot Crew Resource Management (CRM) training in 2009. CRM is an interactive training which aims
at improving team communication and collaboration through simulation. The first CRM Symposium was successfully held in 2015.
CRM simulation training programmes run by PYNEH are open to all HA staff.
First PYNEH Day
2010
First Public hospital in Hong Kong awarded The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards Hospital Accreditation
Pilot Filmless Hospital
One of the Designated Referral Centres for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in HA
2011
Autologous Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Centre
The Opening of Occupational Medicine Service Centre
One of the two occupational health centres (OHCs) in HA established by the Government. The centre provides dedicated medical
services for Government employees suffering from injury on duty (IOD) or occupational diseases (OD). Services are ranging
from immediate to follow-up medical treatment, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and simple wound management.
2012
Minimal Invasive Orthopaedic Integrated Operating Room with the first radiological scanner ‘O-arm” and computer navigation
system in the Pan-China Area
Nethersole Clinical Simulation Training Centre (CSTC)
With the generous donation from the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation (AHNCF), the Nethersole Clinical
Simulation Training Centre (CSTC) was officially opened on 8 December. The CSTC has a well-equipped audio-visual control room
that could simulate clinical settings, such as resuscitation room in A&E Department, labour ward or operating theatre, with
the use of realistic training manikins, to enhance the capability of clinical staff in crisis management. An expanded CSTC is
ready in early 2020 to provide a wide variety of simulation training for healthcare workers.
2013
Expansion of Renal Centre
2014
Asian Hospital Management Award (Excellence Award) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
In 2012, the ICU initiated a quality improvement programme with primary aim of preventing cases of Ventilator Associated
Pneumonia (VAP) in critical areas. The programme prevented patient’s saliva from leaking into the lung which may cause
pneumonia and strengthened the training of nurses with respect to ventilator care processes.
2015
3D Endolap Operating Room
Critical Incident Psychological Services (CIPS) Centre
2016
Expansion of Endoscopy Centre
2017
Upgraded EndoLap OR Training Centre
SIM OR Training Centre
2018
Sterile Services Department
First hospital-based Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Centre
After years of preparation, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Centre commenced service on 28 September 2018 at00:00. The
generous donation from a donor, the concerted efforts of staff from government departments, HAHO and PYNEH are the key
elements for the successful launch. The Centre will extend its scope and service capacity to benefit the needy patients.
2019
Mr & Mrs NG Wing-tong Haematology Ward
For many years, Mr & Mrs NG Wing-tong provide charitable and abundant support to our patients and staff. Thanks to their
donation, the HaematologyWard is equipped with high level of ventilation system and able to provide a more ideal clinical
environment for patients suffering from blood cancer with weak immune system.
2020
The first gazetted Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Ward on Hong Kong Island
The D. H. CHEN Foundation Integrated Oncology Day Centre
Given the growing numbers of cancer patients in Hong Kong, the importance of day care service has increased significantly.
With the selfless donation from The D. H. CHEN Foundation, The D. H. CHEN Foundation Integrated Oncology Day Centre commenced
service on 1 December which has greatly enhanced our service volume and provided patients with a safer and more comfortable
environment.
2020 - 2023
Fighting against the COVID-19 epidemic together
Commissioned and operated the HA’s Community Isolation Facility (CIF) at Lei Yue Mun Park & Holiday Village
Provided reverse triage of confirmed cases at isolation ward A11 and direct transfer of suitable patients to CIF
Supported the operation of the Community Vaccination Centre (CVC) at the Sai Wan Ho Sports Centre
2021
Accredited as Baby Friendly Hospital
2022
Hybrid Operating Theatre
With the extensive support from a generous donor and The PYNEH Charitable Trust, and the concerted efforts of staff from HAHO
and PYNEH, the Hybrid Operating Theatre commenced service in 2022 after years of preparation. Equipped with Intra-operative
Computed Tomography Scanner and Robotic Arm Angiographic Machine, the theatre could cater for surgical needs from various
specialties, especially urgent and complicated situations, which could greatly enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.
2024
Sensorium Garden
With a generous donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the garden of Department of Psychiatrics on the second floor of East Block was been transformed and upgraded into a therapeutic “Sensorium Garden”, which commenced service on 12 November 2024. The garden incorporates elements of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, featuring a Horticulture Area, a Multisensory Covered Walkway, an Outdoor Activity Zone, and a Virtual Reality Orientation Station. It aims to support psychiatric patients and caregivers through various activities.
First hospital in Hong Kong accredited under China's International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version)
