SHOPIAN: A Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) meeting was held today at Mini Secretariat Shopian to discuss the utilization of Hospital Development Fund (HDF) and Ayushman Bharat Saving funds for various proposals aimed at hospital upgradation and service effectiveness in District Hospital.
The meeting was jointly chaired by DDC Chairperson, Bilqees Jan; MLA Shopian, Shabir Ahmad Kullay and District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar.
The RKS, a hospital-based governing body committee, plays a crucial role in managing the affairs of health facilities and promoting accountability amongst service providers.
During the meeting, several proposals including new upgrades of machinery in the Laboratory, MRD, Dentistry, Radiology, ENT, Physiotherapy, dialysis and Ophthalmology sections were approved to enhance the healthcare infrastructure in the hospital.
The approved proposals also included renovation of washrooms, installation of CCTVs, heating provisions and other requirements of hospital quality control and sanitation.
Renovation and expansion of existing hospital buildings and acquisition of modern medical equipment, office equipment were emphasised upon by DDC Shopian and approved along with emphasising on conducting annual maintenance contracts.
DDC Chairperson and MLA Shopian stressed upon improving service effectiveness including provision of quality care, improving patient satisfaction and experience, and strengthening community involvement in healthcare decision-making.
The RKS meeting is a significant step towards ensuring that the healthcare needs of the community are met, and the approved proposals will likely have a positive impact on the healthcare services in Shopian.
The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; DDC members, CPO, CMO,CEO, MS DH, DIO, Ex. Engineers of R&B, KPDCL and Jal Shakti besides DSWO and others.
