KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara undertook an extensive inspection of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kupwara today to take stock of the healthcare facilities, patient care services, and overall functioning of the institution.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Kupwara, Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Dy. CMO), Block Medical Officer (BMO) Kupwara, along with other concerned administrative and health officers.
During the visit, the DC inspected multiple vital sections of the hospital, including the Dialysis Unit, Casualty/Emergency Room (ER), Surgical Wards, Medicine Wards, and General In-Patient Wards.
He took detailed stock of the availability of essential life-saving drugs, surgical disposables, and diagnostic facilities, emphasizing that seamless delivery of medical services must remain the top priority.
The DC interacted directly with admitted patients and their attendants to obtain on-spot feedback regarding the quality of healthcare, sanitation standards, and hospital amenities.
He also held detailed deliberations with doctors and paramedical staff, urging them to work with dedication, empathy, and professional integrity.Issuing directions on the spot, the DC instructed the hospital administration to resolve all issues pertaining to non-functional medical equipment on a war footing so that patient care does not suffer. To mitigate traffic bottlenecks within and around the hospital premises, the concerned officers were directed to ensure the optimal utilization of available parking space, ensuring unrestricted movement for ambulances and critical patient transit.
Furthermore, in view of the approaching winter season, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the authorities to maintain full preparedness to meet any exigencies, ensure uninterrupted heating and power backup, and maintain meticulous medical records along with systematic pattern analysis to streamline clinical outcomes and resource management.
