Associated News Bureau

DC Ganderbal Inspects District Hospital, Reviews Patient Care and Healthcare Facilities

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 17: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, on Saturday inspected District Hospital Ganderbal to assess patient care arrangements, healthcare infrastructure and the functioning of various hospital services. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected patient wards, medical equipment and hospital infrastructure. She also reviewed the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies, duty rosters of doctors and other medical staff, and patient feedback regarding the healthcare services being provided at the hospital. Emphasising the need for efficient healthcare delivery, the DC directed the hospital authorities to ensure proper maintenance of duty rosters, regular attendance of doctors and medical personnel, and timely attention to patients. She stressed that patients must receive prompt medical assistance, with priority given to those requiring urgent treatment. The Deputy Commissioner further instructed the hospital administration to maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines and medical supplies, ensure proper record-keeping, and strengthen monitoring of staff attendance and hospital operations. She stressed that the available medical equipment and infrastructure must be utilised effectively to improve the quality of healthcare services and ensure better patient outcomes. Underscoring the importance of a patient-centric approach, the DC directed the concerned officers to identify and address shortcomings in hospital functioning and ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate medical care. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Chief Planning Officer Ganderbal, Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Ganderbal, Executive Engineer R&B, Tehsildar Ganderbal and other concerned officers and officials. ANB