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Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
SMC's new HMIS has handled 89,119 patients so far
Surat: Hospitals run by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) have transitioned to a paperless system for patient handling. Patients no longer need to carry physical case papers as their records are maintained digitally. Since its virtual inauguration on May 27 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the new Hospital Management and Information System (HMIS) has been implemented at Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER), Maskati Hospital and 30 urban health centres (UHC). A total of 81,555 outpatients, 1,984 inpatients and 5,580 emergency patients have been handled using the system. SMC health officials say the system will significantly aid hospital managements and patients alike. "We can not only monitor the health scenario over a dashboard, but also provide better health services. We will be able to plan various actions as the data is readily available," an SMC health official said. The HMIS, which cost Rs 38 crore, was implemented in municipal corporation-run hospitals to improve health services through information technology. The initiative focuses on enhancing speed, transparency and efficiency of healthcare services. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo "A patient does not need to carry a medical prescription on paper and save it for future use. It is available on the patient's mobile or by entering the patient's ID at our network hospitals," an official said. Medical records were digitized to create a central database for more streamlined services. The system is being implemented under the Smart Cities Mission at city hospitals and UHCs. It includes digital OPD/IPD registration, electronic health records, pharmacy management, operation theatre management, ICU management, detailed records of diagnostic tests, and others. It will also feature a Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS) for digital storage of radiological images such as sonography and X-rays, 3D viewing and archiving for future reference. Additionally, the Queue Management System (QMS) will provide token-based queue management for patient convenience at SMIMER Hospital. The project includes an e-Health mobile app through which patients can access health records, blood reports, prescriptions and other important information on mobile phones. "This system will connect all healthcare institutions of the SMC with a central database, ensuring seamless treatment for patients and preventing duplication of data. It will result in a quick treatment and discharge process," said an SMC official. Instant availability of a patient's medical history, reports and treatment details allows doctors to make faster and better decisions. With IT systems, tasks such as report generation and discharge processes are accelerated, leading to better healthcare services. Through the mobile app, patients can view billing and treatment cost details as well. Other system features such as dashboards and MIS reports related to health centres and hospital services will allow the monitoring of various service parameters. The availability and analysis of data on treatment, medication, care needs and patient trends will help the health department and SMC plan, improve healthcare services and prepare the necessary medical resources in advance. Patients will receive an E-Health Card and Unique Health ID (UHID). The UHID provided to each patient will allow tracking of health information across SMC facilities.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
PM inaugurates HMIS system SMC-run hospitals to integrate into centralised digital health database
In a first for Gujarat, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the first civic organisation across the state to get a centralised system which will connect multiple health institutions of the civic body and also manage information regarding the same. The Hospital Management and Information System (HMIS) for SMC was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Gandhinagar on Tuesday. The HMIS will provide the health institutions of the SMC with a centralised system integrated with a database so that patient treatment becomes seamless and data duplication is prevented. Meanwhile, SMC has taken a step forward in going digital by interconnecting all 80 urban health centres and hospitals. The treatment details of patients will be stored in digital format through the HMIS project, said sources. SMC sources said under the HMIS, digital OPD/IPD registrations can be done and electronic health records will be maintained. Under the HMIS, a Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS) will digitally store and archive various types of radiological images from sonography, X-ray etc. Under the HMIS, a Queue Management System (QMS) in SMIMER hospital will also help the patients by providing digital tokens. The e-Health Mobile App under the HMIS will help the patient to save and check their medical history and treatment expenses. Sources said, as the information of the patient will be available in the system, the doctors will be able to make quick and appropriate decisions. The SMC, will also give an e-health card and Unique Health ID (UHID) to every patient to track information related to health services. Surat Municipal Corporation Health Officer Pradeep Umrigar told The Indian Express, 'We have implemented HMIS in all 80 urban health centres, six hospitals (zone-wise), SMIMER and Maskati hospital. The HMIS is a paperless project. Patients should first get their UHID, after which they can avail all the facilities. Doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories can also access the details using the patient's UHID number. As of now, UHID cards have been given to 4000 patients from urban health centres, 2400 from SMIMER and 400 from Maskati hospital.'
