Delhi Health Minister Singh asks govt hospitals to set up critical care blocks under PM-ABHIM scheme
Delhi's Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday directed the government hospitals to immediately set up critical care blocks under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme. The Central government-funded scheme is aimed at strengthening the infrastructure of healthcare institutions at all levels.
He asked department officials to conduct on-site inspections and identify available spaces within hospitals to set up these dedicated blocks.
Minister Singh instructed the officials to expedite the installation of dialysis machines in government hospitals so that patients don't have to shuttle between hospitals for treatment. He said that the number of dialysis machines should be increased to over 300 across all hospitals.
To prepare for the monsoon season, the minister directed the authorities to prioritize procuring emergency medicines and complete all necessary procedures within the stipulated timeframe.
Dr Singh also instructed officials to ensure that Brain Health Clinics, on the lines of the one operational at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, are established in all districts of Delhi. These clinics will provide comprehensive care and treatment for patients suffering from mental health issues.
'The Brain Health Clinic at Dwarka is receiving an encouraging response from the public. In line with this, we will be setting up similar clinics across all districts to ensure timely mental healthcare for every individual,' said Dr Singh.
The Health Minister directed all government hospitals to mandatorily complete the registration process under the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) as per the standard guidelines.
He announced that Model Health Labs will be established to offer all essential diagnostic tests related to general health.
At present, 61 private and 25 government hospitals – a total of 86 hospitals – have been empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi.
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