Assessment of Infrastructure and manpower availability in accordance with IPHS Standards at Sub district Hospital of Leh: A crossectional Study.

Dr Yangchen Dolma

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

Assessment of Infrastructure and manpower availability in accordance with IPHS Standards at Sub district Hospital of Leh: A crossectional Study.

Dr Yangchen Dolma

Abstract :

Objective :To assess the availability of manpower and physical infrastructure at sub district hospital of Leh district as per Indian Public Health Standards 2012.Study design and Method :A Health facility based cross–sectional study at sub district hospital of Leh. Interview of service providers and on spot observations was done to collect primary data, while as secondary data was collected by checking of records regarding infrastructure and manpower availability. Results: The hospital had few consultant. There was no General duty medical officer and Medical officer AYUSH. However, there was provision for OPD service of local AMCHI System. So far as the availability of paramedical staff is concerned, it lacked sister in charge, ECG Technician, electrician, plumber etc. Regarding the infrastructure, it is a government owned building and accessible. Most of the aspects like laundry facilities, availability of emergency room, registration counter, pharmacy and labour room, deep freezer, ILR, water and electricity supply, and ambulance facility was in accordance with the existing guidelines. Final disposal of waste was done by dumping and burning and there was no provision for disaster prevention measures and preventive maintenance of infrastructure. Conclusion: Filling up of vacant post of manpower in accordance with IPHS norms and setting up of committee and policy for periodic maintenance of infrastructure is emphasized.