EARLY TIMES REPORT
RAJOURI, Jan 29: In order to take stock of healthcare facilities being provided to the patients, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Rajesh Kumar Shavan along with Principal GMC & AH, Kuldeep Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Sher Singh; Additional Superintendent of police, Liaqat Choudhary; Medical Superintendent Dr. Yakoob; Tehsildar Rajouri,Mohd Rafiq paid a surprise visit to GMC Rajouri.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various wards and sections of the hospital including emergency, operation theatre, ECG unit, X-ray, gynaecological, post operation ward and labs.
The Deputy Commissioner also enquired about the availability of medicines, diagnostics and other facilities available in the hospital.
The Deputy Commissioner also inquired about the progress in the implementation of Ayushman Bharat and other government sponsored schemes in the district hospital.
Showing displeasure over the lack of cleanliness, he directed the hospital administration to maintain complete hygiene in and around the hospital and impressed upon the hospital management that it is the duty of everyone to maintain hygiene inside and outside the premises as 'Cleanliness is next to godliness'.
The Medical Superintendent was directed to ensure proper cleanliness in and around the GMC and provide better medical facilities to the patients.
Taking serious note of the private practice by some Doctors during the duty hours, the Deputy Commissioner made it clear that criminal proceedings shall be initiated against the professional indulging in private practice.
Medical Superintendent was directed to communicate the Duty roaster with the Deputy Commissioner on daily basis.
He also reiterated that district administration is committed to provide better healthcare facilities to the people. The Deputy Commissioner while taking serious note of the congestion enroute GMC Rajouri and other places issued instructions to the concerned officers for maintaining efficient movement of vehicles. |
