Balachaur, 4 November (Jatinder Pal Singh Kaler):- In accordance with the directions of Civil Surgeon Dr Geetanjali Singh, Assistant Civil Surgeon Dr Baljit Kamal conducted a detailed inspection of Lt. General Bikram Singh Sub-Divisional Hospital, Balachaur, and reviewed the healthcare facilities and administrative arrangements available there. During the inspection, the functioning of the hospital was thoroughly assessed on the basis of 38 key parameters prescribed by the Punjab Health Department. Senior Medical Officer Dr Paramjit Lal was also present on the occasion.
During the inspection, Dr Baljit Kamal visited various wards and departments of the hospital and checked cleanliness, oxygen supply, the auto-start generator, UPS systems and the functioning of medical equipment. The availability of essential medicines in the hospital, along with the medicine stock and related records at the de-addiction centre, was also reviewed.
He also specifically inspected the arrangements for fire safety, radiation safety and 108 ambulance services. The facilities available for patients, including seating arrangements, a clean environment and access to necessary healthcare services, were also assessed.
On the occasion, Dr Baljit Kamal said that, in accordance with the directions of the Punjab Health Department, regular inspections were being conducted to continuously improve the quality of healthcare services in government health institutions and address administrative shortcomings in a timely manner. He said the main objective of these inspections was to ensure quality, safe and efficient healthcare services for patients at government hospitals.
He directed all officers and employees of the hospital to give priority to patient satisfaction, cleanliness, adequate seating arrangements and the continuous availability of essential medicines and medical facilities so that the general public could receive better treatment at government health institutions.
