Chandigarh, May 19 -- The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is planning to launch a navigation app for its volunteers of Sarathi project -a volunteer-based programme aimed at improving patient navigation within the hospital.

Over 350 students have been enrolled from different educational institutions to help manage the patient flow in the hospital and improving the overall experience of patients.

Volunteers are designated at important locations in PGI, including the new OPD building, Nehru block. They help in easing the patient flow during the peak hours by helping the patients with directions. Presently, the volunteers depend on hospital staff for accurate locations and map details provided to them. So now the i...