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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Mandya DC directs effective management of Aarogya Dhaama
Mandya: DC Kumara on Monday directed the authorities to ensure the proper upkeep and functioning of Aarogya Dhaama, a health facility within the MIMS campus, using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. The facility provides affordable accommodation for caretakers of in-patients at the hospital. Kumara appointed MP Krishnakumar, joint director of the department of food and civil supplies, as the nodal officer to oversee the operations, and Dr Darshan Kumar, resident medical officer at MIMS. Kumara said caretakers wishing to stay at the facility will be charged Rs 30 for 24-hour stay. Receipts must be issued through a computer-based system linked to the patient's admission number. Registration counters must display details as well. Separate registers must be maintained for Aarogya Dhaama operations and resident records. Funds collected will be credited to the user fund and used for staff salaries and the facility's maintenance. Speaking at the meeting, MIMS director Dr Narasimhappa said separate queues have been implemented in the out-patient department for men, women, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. During a recent inspection, the Lokayukta had flagged certain deficiencies. Kumara said corrective measures have been initiated, and a compliance report will be submitted. He also mandated night-time inspections and asked the authorities to ensure cleanliness at all times. Following the meeting, DC inspected the OPD, pharmacy, and vehicle parking area and noted that although the approved fee for 8 hours is Rs 7, receipts were being issued at Rs 10. He warned that failure to adhere to proper billing procedures could lead to cancellation of the parking contract.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
DC directs officials to ensure transparency and effective management of ‘Aarogya Dhama' at MIMS
Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Monday directed officials of the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) to ensure transparent and effective management of 'Aarogya Dhama', a facility constructed on the campus using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. It provides affordable accommodation to caretakers of hospitalised patients. Presiding over a review meeting in Mandya, Dr. Kumar said that M.P. Krishnakumar, Joint Director, Department of Food and Civil Supplies, has been appointed as the nodal officer for Aarogya Dhama. Darshan Kumar, Resident Medical Officer, will oversee day-to-day operations. Caregivers wishing to stay at the facility will be charged a nominal fee of ₹30 a day. A computer-generated receipt must be issued based on the patient's registration number. The fees collected will be credited to the user fund and utilised for maintenance and staff remuneration, he said. Dr. Kumar instructed the staff members to install signboards at registration counters and to ensure that caretakers present the patient's registration details, an identity proof and the hospital admission slip to avail themselves of the facility. He stressed the need for cleanliness, display of caretaker guidelines, and regular maintenance. He said shortcomings were highlighted during a recent visit by the Lokayukta and that corrective measures have been initiated. A compliance report will be submitted soon, he added. Dr. Kumar directed MIMS Medical Superintendent Shivakumar to conduct surprise inspections during night shifts to ensure the presence and accountability of duty doctors and staff. Following the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the OPD, pharmacy, and vehicle parking area. Over the alleged irregularities in parking fee collection that ₹10 was being collected instead of the approved ₹7 for eight hours, Dr. Kumar warned that the parking contract would be cancelled if computerised billing and proper fee protocols were not followed.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
DC orders health centres to ensure essential medicines are in stock in Mandya
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara has directed the heads of primary health centres (PHCs) and community health centres (CHCs) across the district to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential medicines, including injections, to treat snakebite and dog bite cases. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During a review meeting at the DC's office, Kumara highlighted the recent tragic death of a girl who was en route Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) for treatment following a dog bite. He stated that the incident could have been avoided if timely medical care was provided at Maddur taluk hospital. Emphasising the importance of preparedness, Kumara said that life-saving medicines must be readily available at all health centres. To enforce this, nodal officers are appointed in every taluk. These officers are tasked with conducting regular inspections of health facilities under their jurisdiction and submitting detailed reports. "Doctors now have access to real-time stock information through mobile apps. We must utilise technology effectively," Kumara said, urging medical staff to work with compassion and prioritise human life. With the onset of monsoon, Kumara also warned of an increased risk of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, and called for intensified awareness campaigns, especially at construction sites where stagnant water is common. The district reported one positive Covid case. The patient is currently under home isolation. SARI cases are also being tested at MIMS, and Kumara instructed that similar tests be extended to SARI patients in private hospitals. Kumara also reviewed progress under the district's Non-Communicable Disease screening programmes, which focus on early detection of diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. He stressed the need for follow-up data to ensure that identified patients are receiving proper treatment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now More outreach programmes are to be organised in high-risk areas. Noting a rise in heart attack-related deaths in the district, Kumara instructed health officials to conduct age-wise surveys and submit detailed reports. He also called for data on the number of patients being screened under the heart disease control programme and those referred for specialist care. Universal Immunisation Programme and maternal mortality reports were also reviewed. District panchayat deputy secretary-2 T Lakshmi, district health and family welfare officer Dr K Mohan, RCH officer Dr KP Ashwath, district survey officer Dr Kumar, leprosy eradication officer Dr Somashekhar, and district AIDS control officer Dr MN Ashalatha were also present.
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mandya DC instructs officials to ensure avilability of anti-venom, anti-rabies injections at health centres
Deputy Commissioner on Tuesday instructed health officials to ensure adequate stock of anti-venom and anti-rabies injections and related medicines at all Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the district. Chairing a meeting of officials in Mandya on Tuesday, Mr. Kumar said the heads of the PHCs and CHCs should ensure availability of the medicine in their respective centres. He recalled the incident that took place in Mandya recently in which a girl, who suffered a dog bite in her native in Maddur taluk, died in a road accident when she was being taken to Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) for an anti-rabies injection. It could have been averted had the girl been provided timely medical help in her native, he said. Mr. Kumar said emergency medicines should be stocked at the health centres. He appointed taluk health officers as nodal officers to monitor the same. Mr. Kumar told the officials to make use of technology since they can access information on medical stock on their mobile phones. With the onset of monsoon, the Deputy Commissioner said there is a likelihood of increased incidence of infectious diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. He instructed the officials to conduct awareness programmes more frequently at construction sites where there was a high chance of water stagnation. A person has been tested positive for COVID-19 in Mandya district. Severe Acute Respiratory Infection cases reported at MIMS were subjected to testing, he said. Screenings for Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer were being conducted, Mr. Kumar said, adding that awareness programmes were necessary in areas where there were a large number of such patients.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Mandya to undergo changes after patient's death
Mandya: In response to growing concerns over basic facilities at the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) — particularly following the death of a three-year-old girl at the hospital on May 27 — Mandya MLA P Ravikumar and deputy commissioner Kumara convened a high-level meeting with MIMS officials on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Several key directives were issued to improve infrastructure, hygiene and service quality at the hospital. To ensure punctuality and transparency, biometric attendance software will be implemented for all staff. Highlighting drinking water as a basic necessity, the MLA acknowledged complaints about a severe shortage of potable water for patients and the public. As an immediate remedy, he approved the installation of two Reverse Osmosis (RO) drinking water units using MLA development funds. Officials have been instructed to identify and install these units in high-traffic areas within the hospital premises. Addressing long-standing complaints about parking mismanagement, Ravikumar directed that CCTV cameras be installed in the parking area. He also emphasised the need for electronic ticketing systems to log vehicle entry and exit times. The traffic police have been instructed to conduct regular inspections, especially in light of reports that some vehicles remain parked for extended periods without oversight. Expressing dissatisfaction with the current food services, the MLA proposed revamping the hospital canteen. He encouraged the involvement of women's self-help groups in establishing an 'Akka Canteen', which could receive financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh. Officials were urged to ensure the availability of clean, nutritious and affordable food for patients and visitors. Deputy commissioner Kumara laid out hygiene protocols, including the mandatory cleaning of toilets three times daily, monitored via a logbook. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also mandated that all hospital equipment and items be labelled with "MIMS" to prevent misuse or misplacement. To improve patient experience, especially for vulnerable groups, separate queues are to be arranged in the Outpatient Department (OPD) and pharmacy for women and persons with disabilities. Adequate staffing must be ensured to support these changes. A new 100-bed facility at Arogya Dhaama was completed, and contract staff will be appointed to manage it. The administration was also instructed to monitor complaints about doctors allegedly directing patients to purchase medicines from private pharmacies. To maintain oversight and swiftly resolve emerging issues, it was recommended that senior hospital officials — including the director, medical superintendent, resident medical officer, and chief administrative officer — conduct daily inspections. The meeting was attended by MIMS director Dr Narasimha Swamy and other senior hospital officials, who assured full cooperation in implementing the directives.
