Kamaraj Nagar UPHC receives NQAS certification
The UPHC achieved a score of 91.92% and fulfilled all certification requirements. The facility received accreditation for adhering to the highest standards in healthcare, especially in parameters such as preventive and curative services, diagnostic services, providing services as per local needs, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and infrastructure, maternal care, newborn and childcare, implementing strict hand hygiene for employees and waste management, etc.
A national assessment team inspected the centre on June 20 and 21 for an assessment before certification being issued. The quality of infrastructure, including services offered to expectant mothers and newborns, treatment for communicable and non-communicable diseases, was assessed by the specialists.
As a result, the UPHC has won a cash reward of ₹3 lakh. About 25% of the prize money will be given as incentives to the healthcare workers at the centre, and the balance will be used for patient welfare and the development of the UPHC.
So far, the UPHCs in Subramaniyapuram, Gandhipuram, Ramalinga Nagar, Edamalaipatti Pudur, Periyamilaguparai, and Thennur have received NQAS certification. Kamaraj Nagar is the seventh UPHC to get certified. The NQAS teams are scheduled to assess the UPHCs in Woraiyur, MK Kottai and East Boulevard Road this month. The civic body aims to acquire certification for the remaining 11 health centres by this year.
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