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Comptroller’s Night Inspection Finds Serious Care Lapses at Arequipa’s Goyeneche and Honorio Delgado Hospitals

Regional health chief says fixes are underway pending a council‑approved equipment transfer.

Overview

  • Comptroller César Aguilar Surichaqui documented patients observed in waiting rooms, people sleeping on floors, and injectable treatments given in rusted, deteriorated chairs at Hospital Goyeneche.
  • The inspection verified the absence of the assigned ICU nurse at Goyeneche, a roughly 20‑minute delay to open the unit, and stretchers and chairs outfitted with non‑hospital bedding apparently used by on‑duty staff.
  • At Honorio Delgado, cardiology devices were found inoperative, hindering diagnosis of blood‑pressure and heart‑rhythm problems, with some biomedical equipment lacking patrimonial codes needed for maintenance tracking.
  • The Comptroller’s Office said these findings will be compiled in a formal report to hospital leaders and the Arequipa regional health manager.
  • Regional health manager Walther Oporto acknowledged the deficiencies, said corrective actions are in progress, and noted that a transfer of equipment from Hospital Maritza Campos still awaits approval by the regional council.