Availability Of Services in Accordance with IPHS Guidelines 2012 at Subdistrict hospital Leh : A Crossectional Study.

Dr Yangchen Dolma

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Availability Of Services in Accordance with IPHS Guidelines 2012 at Subdistrict hospital Leh : A Crossectional Study.

Dr Yangchen Dolma

Abstract :

The objective of the study was to assess the service delivery component at facility level as per IPHS guidelines 2012. The present study was conducted at Khaltsi block of Leh district. Checklist for facility survey of Sub district hospital was used for assessment of facility based services .It was based on observation and interview of the staff members. Surgery, paediatrics, radiologist and ENT facility were not available .Minor cases are being managed by ISM doctors and other consultant as general duty medical officer was not available at the hospital. In addition, there was no provision for other services like ICTC and USG facilities. Most of the ancillary services were found to be in accordance with the existing guidelines except waste management and handling . Infectious and hazardous wastes needs tie up with Common biomedical waste treatment facility. Constitution of infection control committee, setting of blood storage facility and provision of USG Facility and ICTC facility should be emphasized. Paediatrics and surgeon should be posted in addition to the existing manpower for better coverage of services and to improve quality of care and up gradation of the facility .Training of health workers should be done from time to time.