In celebrating its 12th anniversary, the UGM Academic Hospital has taken a significant step by declaring an integrity zone towards a corruption-free zone.
Alongside this milestone, the hospital has unveiled several enhancements, including the inauguration of the Wijoyokusumo ICU room, Gadjah Mada Orthopedic Center, Gadjah Mada Stroke Center, BPJS Executive Polyclinic, and public amenities such as the Healing Garden, Pringgondani Waste Disposal Site, and Dewi Arimbi Cafeteria.
As it enters its 12th year, the hospital remains steadfast in elevating service standards through innovative approaches to service delivery, education, and community engagement.
The introduction of the Integrity Zone, Towards a Corruption-Free Zone, is a pivotal move aimed at fostering good governance and healthcare excellence, fostering an environment rooted in transparency, accountability, and integrity.
“Today, all UGM Academic Hospital community members pledge to establish an integrity zone towards a corruption-free environment. We commend the dedication and commitment of our staff in upholding values such as transparency, accountability, and quality service, which are essential for realizing a corruption-free environment,” remarked Dr. Darwito, UGM Academic Hospital CEO, at the Healing Garden on Friday (Mar. 8).
Dr. Darwito highlighted that as the hospital turns 12, it has witnessed significant advancements in service delivery and is dedicated to becoming a friendly and caring hospital within a framework of cultural harmony, equilibrium, and contentment.
He acknowledged the invaluable support from UGM leaders and partners, enabling the hospital to collaborate across various sectors and aspire to be classified as a type A hospital.
With ambitious goals, Dr. Darwito expressed hopes that the UGM Academic Hospital could further contribute to education and service delivery. The hospital remains steadfast in its vision and mission, emphasizing integrated service strategies grounded in multidisciplinary research and holistic healthcare.
“We are committed to fulfilling educational roles, conducting research, and delivering services for the community’s welfare,” Dr. Darwito affirmed.
Dr. Darwito shared that the hospital’s daily services have shown a positive trend of improvement, indicating growing trust from the public, as evidenced by increasing visitation rates over time and from partners.
The hospital boasts a rising number of specialist doctors and aims to expand this number further to attain type A hospital status.
“We currently have 86 specialist doctors, 35 sub-specialists, 42 general practitioners, and dentists. As a self-managed hospital, the UGM Academic Hospital allocates around 15 billion for investments, which are reinvested in facilities for public service,” he added.
This year, the hospital introduced six new services, including the Wijoyokusumo ICU room with 21 additional beds, alongside the development of the Gadjah Mada Orthopedic Center to anticipate potential accidents arising from toll road expansions in Yogyakarta.
Furthermore, it introduced the Gadjah Mada Stroke Center, BPJS Executive Polyclinic, and various public amenities like the Healing Garden, Pringgondani Waste Disposal Site, and Dewi Arimbi Cafeteria. The Healing Garden and Dewi Arimbi Cafeteria provide additional comforts for everyone at the hospital while they wait, among other benefits.
The Rector of UGM, Professor Ova Emilia, extended warm regards to the hospital on its 12th anniversary. With new services like the healing garden, she hopes to foster happiness.
“Indeed, we must balance physical health with mental well-being, and congratulations on the hospital’s 12th anniversary with a theme centered around harmonious collaboration leading to blessings in establishing the integrity zone towards a corruption-free environment,” she expressed.
The rector recognized that hospitals are entrusted with providing services as a public institution, and trust is paramount. Trust, whether from internal stakeholders or external beneficiaries, is fundamental as it upholds integrity and encompasses the entirety of the healthcare ecosystem.
“As an institution founded on anti-corruption values, UGM stands firmly in the forefront of combating corruption both within and beyond campus borders,” she asserted.
The rector expressed optimism that the hospital, as a critical entity in the university ecosystem, would continue to offer healthcare services to the community and serve as a beacon of integrity. Realizing the status demands courage and unwavering commitment.
The declaration of the Integrity Zone, coinciding with the hospital’s 12th-anniversary celebration, signifies a concrete step in demonstrating that the aspiration for a corruption-free environment is not merely rhetoric but a collective dedication.
Such tangible strides must be embedded in organizational management systems, financial mechanisms, and transparent, accountable, and integrity-driven models.
“I commend this initiative. The Faculty of Engineering initially championed the Integrity Zone, which is now supported by Mr. Ertambang and the UGM support units in declaring the integrity zone towards a corruption-free environment,” she elucidated.
Meanwhile, Sleman Deputy Regent Danang Maharsa commended the Integrity Zone declaration, affirming the hospital’s commitment to cultivating a corruption-free healthcare ethos and delivering clean, service-oriented services.
The declaration reaffirms everyone’s resolve to discharge their duties honestly within regulatory frameworks and capabilities while eschewing corruption, collusion, and nepotism.
“We have devised numerous programs and activities to meet predetermined targets, both in terms of outputs and impacts, with a spirit of unity and transparency,” he concluded.
Author: Agung Nugroho
Photographer: Donnie