DC Rajouri pays surprise visit to GMC Rajouri :Stresses on cleanliness; warns against private practice during the office hours, rosters to be maintained

Rajouri, January 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 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.

The Deputy Commissioner exhorted upon the entire medical and paramedical staff to serve the patients with utmost dedication and sincerity so that patients are made to feel comfortable while receiving treatment.

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.

General Public, patients, and attendent appreciated the visit of the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri to GMC Rajouri to take first hand appraisal of the health care facilities being provided to patients.