DHSK reviews health care services in Budgam

Srinagar, Sept 12: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Jehangir Bakshi today toured Budgam district to assess health care services being provided to patients.
He was accompanied by Divisional Level Officers and Officials. The visit was aimed to take a comprehensive assessment of functioning of hospitals and redressal of issues.
First, he visited District Hospital Budgam and inspected various sections of the hospital to review the operational status, staff strength, drug and logistic status and address any concerns regarding the facility’s services and infrastructure.
An official who was part of the visit said apart from routine evaluation, the director laid focus on Biomedical Equipment Management and Maintenance Program (BEMMP).
The Director personally reviewed the list of equipment under this program and emphasised adherence to proper protocols in handling condemned equipment.
He also led a discussion on realigning the hospital’s departments in accordance with the current medical standards. An important directive was issued regarding the hospital’s preparedness for disaster management. The Director moreover stressed the need for developing a comprehensive disaster response plan for the facility.
DHSK later took a review of the status of various National Health Programmes being implemented in DH Budgam and conducted a detailed inspection of the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC).
While reviewing the Jan Aushadhi store, the Director stressed the importance of ensuring it operates 24/7, guaranteeing that patients have constant access to affordable medicines.
He also conducted a prescription audit and stressed for abiding by guidelines for drug dispensing and patient care. During his meeting with the Medical Superintendent he stressed for establishment of a Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at the hospital as per the guidelines and directives from higher authorities.
He also inspected the Oxygen Generation Plant, where the Director assessed its functionality and ensured that the equipment was working efficiently to meet the hospital’s oxygen supply needs.
Following the visit to District Hospital Budgam, the DHSK along with the team visited the new construction site of the 125 bedded District Hospital at Reshipora, Budgam.
The Director conducted an on-site evaluation of the work-in-progress, monitoring the construction carried out by the concerned constructing agency.
He stressed on quality and the timeline for completing the facility. In addition to the main hospital, the Director also reviewed the on-going work on a 100 bedded Critical Care Block, which is being constructed separately under the National Health Mission (NHM).
The director also visited PCH Ompora and PHC Laloo to review the functioning of the said institutes. DHSK and his team were also accompanied by BMO Budgam.