DR. SUGANDHA RAHA, DIRECTOR GENERAL, RAILWAY HEALTH SERVICES INSPECTS B.R. SINGH HOSPITAL
Kolkata, February 18, 2024:
Dr. Sugandha Raha, the Director General of Railway Health Services (DGRHS), led a thorough inspection of B R Singh Hospital, Eastern Railway, on February 17, 2024. The inspection aimed to elevate patient care and service standards throughout the hospital.
Key areas of focus during the inspection included:
- Enhanced Information Management: Dr. Raha stressed the importance of fully implementing Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) and proposed the renovation of OPDs for the Railway Employees’ Liberalized Health Scheme (RELHS) to improve consultation facilities.
- Streamlined Patient Triage: The Triage and Casualty departments were scrutinized to ensure the seamless implementation of HMIS for efficient patient tracking from admission to discharge.
- Focused Medical Interactions: Dr. Raha personally engaged with patients in the Nephrology ward, demonstrating her dedication to understanding and addressing patient needs.
- Utilization of Technology: Recommendations were made for the use of video-conferencing for medical consultations in the Intensive Care Units (ITU & SICU), along with a focus on securely maintaining medical records.
- Advancements in Medical Equipment: The inauguration of the Duodeno-Videoscope in OT 4 highlighted the importance of dedicated waiting areas for patients’ families to enhance communication and comfort.
- Optimizing Neonatal Care: Dr. Raha inaugurated the New Labour Room in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), emphasizing the hospital’s commitment to advanced newborn care.
- Improved Pediatric Facilities: The renovated Children’s Ward and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) were inaugurated to bolster the hospital’s capacity for pediatric patient care.
- Ensuring Cardiac Care Excellence: Inspections of the Cardiology Ward, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS), and Cath Lab were conducted to uphold the highest standards of cardiac care.
Dr. Sugandha Raha’s visit underscores Railway Health Services’ dedication to providing exceptional healthcare to railway employees and their families. Her insights and recommendations are poised to further elevate patient care and satisfaction at B R Singh Hospital.