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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Govt will develop Raj institute of medical sciences in three phases
Jaipur: The medical education department has prepared a roadmap for the development of RUHS Hospital into the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The development of RIMS is proposed to be done in three phases. In the first phase, existing facilities will be strengthened, and super-specialty services will be expanded. In the second phase, dedicated super-specialty departments will be established, and in the third phase, research and development activities will be encouraged. The funds for the development of RIMS have also been allocated, but there is a need to expedite the work. Health minister Gajendra Khimsar said the state govt has allocated a budget of Rs 750 crore to develop RUHS Hospital as RIMS. He said officials should promptly issue the necessary financial and administrative approvals for RIMS in line with the state govt's commitment and complete the tender process in a timely manner to expedite the work. Khimsar inspected RUHS Hospital Thursday and gave necessary directions to the officials. He said, "The development of RUHS as RIMS will provide an excellent healthcare option not only for Jaipur residents but also for people across the state, and it will promote research and development in the medical field." Principal secretary (health) Gayatri Rathore emphasised creating an action plan with a timeline to complete the development tasks related to RIMS on time. Any obstacles at any level should be immediately reported. She appreciated the availability of 24-hour maternal and child health services at RUHS Hospital and suggested that efforts be made to ensure cases referred from nearby areas and other districts come to RUHS, allowing optimal use of specialised services here. Over the past few months, the medical education department made developments in RUHS Hospital, and more facilities are coming up. "The establishment of a trauma centre, geriatrics healthcare resource and research centre, and a dedicated thalassemia unit is underway. The critical care block is ready and will be inaugurated soon. A proposal for establishing a dedicated super-specialty wing will be sent to the finance department," said Ambrish Kumar, secretary, medical education. Facilities like the cath lab, plastic surgery, angiography, angioplasty, sports injury, and ligament surgery have started at the hospital over the past few months. There are now 13 operational theatres, including 11 regular and 2 emergency operation theatres. Currently, around 2,200 to 2,600 patients visit the OPD daily for medical consultation. In July, over 1,800 surgeries of various types were performed. Post-mortem services have also been initiated, and a 24-hour labour room is now operational at the hospital.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Raj govt releases partial payment to private hospitals under RGHS
1 2 Jaipur: Facing a threat from private hospitals to halt cashless treatment under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), the state govt Saturday released part of the pending payments to defuse the crisis. Private hospitals had warned they would stop cashless services from July 15 if their dues were not cleared. Hospital associations claimed that bills for cashless treatment have been pending for the past seven months. While they acknowledged the govt's release of partial payments, they insisted that all outstanding dues—particularly those up to March 2025—must be settled for services to continue uninterrupted. "This is a welcome step, but not a complete resolution. Our bills are still not fully paid. We haven't withdrawn our call to stop cashless treatment starting July 15. A meeting with the govt is scheduled to discuss the matter," said a senior official from a private hospital. Under RGHS, the state provides medical coverage to MLAs, former MLAs, govt employees, pensioners, and other eligible beneficiaries. The scheme allows these groups to receive treatment without upfront payment at empanelled private hospitals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Schweizer haben Anspruch auf kostenlose Hörgeräte Hörgeräte Undo Hospital representatives stressed that without timely payments, it is becoming financially unsustainable to continue offering cashless treatment. They urged the govt to clear all dues to avoid disruptions in patient care. Health minister Gajendra Khimsar said the govt will soon hold a meeting with private hospitals and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS). He emphasised that the health department, which recently took over RGHS from the finance department, is committed to resolving the issue. "We are open to talks and will engage with all parties concerned. Our priority is to ensure that beneficiaries continue to receive the benefits of RGHS without disruption," said Khimsar.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Min orders regular hospital inspections
Jaipur: Medical education department on Monday informed health minister Gajendra Khimsar that the public works department (PWD) indicated a requirement of Rs 84 crore for repair works in the state's govt-run hospitals, against which approval for about Rs 44 crore had been issued. Of the 81 hospitals attached to medical colleges in the state, nod was given for establishing PWD posts in 29 hospitals. Khimsar told officials that public health was a very sensitive issue and negligence at any level would not be tolerated. He said all officials should regularly inspect hospitals within their jurisdiction and immediately address any deficiencies found during inspections. On May 1, two patients undergoing treatment in the surgery ward of SMS Hospital were injured when plaster from the ceiling fell on them. Khimsar said the state's medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals will now undergo regular inspections. If deficiencies found during inspections are not resolved within a specified period, disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible officer. Additionally, efforts will be made to strengthen cleanliness, repairs, testing, medication, and treatment facilities to make hospitals more patient-friendly. In the meeting, medical education secretary Ambrish Kumar said around 150 officials in 33 teams conducted intensive inspections in medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals on Friday. A report of the inspections was prepared, and based on this, improvements will be made soon. Medical education commissioner Iqbal Khan said the inspections evaluated cleanliness in hospital premises, necessary repairs of buildings, availability of medical resources, patient convenience, security arrangements, and service quality. Proper disposal of biomedical waste, availability of electricity and water, and functionality of fire safety equipment were also examined.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health min orders regular inspections of hospitals
Jaipur: Medical education department on Monday informed health minister Gajendra Khimsar that the public works department (PWD) indicated a requirement of Rs 84 crore for repair works in the state's govt-run hospitals, against which approval for about Rs 44 crore had been issued. Of the 81 hospitals attached to medical colleges in the state, nod was given for establishing PWD posts in 29 hospitals. Khimsar told officials that public health was a very sensitive issue and negligence at any level would not be tolerated. He said all officials should regularly inspect hospitals within their jurisdiction and immediately address any deficiencies found during inspections. On May 1, two patients undergoing treatment in the surgery ward of SMS Hospital were injured when plaster from the ceiling fell on them. Khimsar said the state's medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals will now undergo regular inspections. If deficiencies found during inspections are not resolved within a specified period, disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible officer. Additionally, efforts will be made to strengthen cleanliness, repairs, testing, medication, and treatment facilities to make hospitals more patient-friendly. In the meeting, medical education secretary Ambrish Kumar said around 150 officials in 33 teams conducted intensive inspections in medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals on Friday. A report of the inspections was prepared, and based on this, improvements will be made soon. Medical education commissioner Iqbal Khan said the inspections evaluated cleanliness in hospital premises, necessary repairs of buildings, availability of medical resources, patient convenience, security arrangements, and service quality. Proper disposal of biomedical waste, availability of electricity and water, and functionality of fire safety equipment were also examined.
