Background and Relevance
Martí Batres Guadarrama, the General Director of the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE), recently visited the Clínica de Medicina Familiar (CMF) “Oriente” in Mexico City. Batres highlighted the humanistic and socially-focused transformation taking place within ISSSTE, driven by programs like “La Clínica es Nuestra.” This initiative aims to benefit derechohabiencia, or the right to social security for workers and their families.
Investments in CMF “Oriente”
The Committee of Health for Well-being (COSABI) of CMF “Oriente” allocated a budget of one million 100 thousand pesos to improve services for derechohabientes. Key investments include:
- Sillas de ruedas (wheelchairs)
- Balanzas con estadímetro (scales with height measurement)
- Sistema controlador de turnos (turn management system to reduce waiting lines)
- Electrocardiógrafo portátil (portable electrocardiograph)
- Construction of an exterior roof with a rainwater collection system
Benefits for Derechohabientes
David Alberto Sánchez Tirado, Director of CMF “Oriente,” emphasized that these enhancements will increase security and satisfaction among users. He committed to continuing the strengthening of attention for derechohabiencia, focusing on quality services and infrastructure improvements.
Innovative Water Management
Joel Romero Carmona, President of COSABI at CMF “Oriente,” explained that in addition to acquiring medical equipment, they decided to install a 2,200-liter rainwater harvesting system. This innovative approach aims to address water scarcity during dry periods and prevent flooding during rainy seasons, ultimately benefiting the clinic’s operations.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Martí Batres Guadarrama? Martí Batres Guadarrama is the General Director of ISSSTE, responsible for overseeing social security services for workers and their families in Mexico.
- What is La Clínica es Nuestra? La Clínica es Nuestra is a program by ISSSTE that focuses on humanistic and socially-oriented transformations in clinics and hospitals, prioritizing derechohabiencia.
- What investments were made in CMF “Oriente”? Investments include wheelchairs, scales with height measurement, a turn management system, portable electrocardiograph, and an exterior roof with rainwater collection.
- How does the rainwater harvesting system benefit CMF “Oriente”? The 2,200-liter rainwater harvesting system addresses water scarcity during dry periods and prevents flooding during rainy seasons, ensuring sustainable operations for the clinic.
