Patna: AIIMS Patna has begun implementing the Prime Minister Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme to provide eligible road accident victims with cashless emergency medical care. The initiative, which commenced on Thursday, October 29, aims to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent accident victims from receiving timely treatment.
Under the scheme, eligible road accident victims can avail themselves of cashless treatment worth up to Rs 1.5 lakh per person for a maximum of seven days from the date of the accident. The benefits are subject to prescribed eligibility criteria and operational guidelines.
The scheme is intended to facilitate prompt medical intervention, stabilisation and appropriate treatment during the critical period following a road accident.
Trauma and Emergency Department to Facilitate Treatment
At AIIMS Patna, the Trauma and Emergency Department will play a key role in implementing the scheme and facilitating treatment for eligible beneficiaries. The process will involve coordination between clinical departments, hospital administration and designated authorities to ensure compliance with the prescribed procedures.
Prof. (Brig.) Dr Raju Agarwal, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Patna, emphasised the importance of timely access to emergency healthcare and the institute’s commitment to patient-centred medical services.
The implementation is expected to improve access to emergency treatment for road accident victims from Bihar and neighbouring regions.
Hospital Administration to Oversee Implementation
Prof. Dr Prashant Kumar Singh, Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Patna, highlighted the importance of coordinated hospital services and appropriate administrative arrangements for effective implementation. The hospital will facilitate the prescribed procedures for eligible patients in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
Dr Anil Kumar, Head of the Department of Trauma and Emergency at AIIMS Patna, underscored the importance of timely assessment, stabilisation and specialised trauma care in managing road accident cases. The department will facilitate the clinical management of eligible patients in line with established medical protocols.
Dr Sujeet Kumar Sinha, Deputy Medical Superintendent (DMS) and the designated nodal officer for the PM-RAHAT scheme at AIIMS Patna, will coordinate implementation-related activities and liaise with the concerned authorities. His responsibilities include facilitating beneficiary verification, documentation and other prescribed procedures.
Emergency Helpline 112 for Road Accident Assistance
The PM-RAHAT scheme is a Government of India initiative aimed at improving access to emergency medical care following road accidents. Members of the public can contact the national emergency helpline 112 for assistance in road accident emergencies.
With the implementation of the scheme, AIIMS Patna has reiterated its commitment to accessible, timely and quality healthcare, while strengthening emergency medical services for people in Bihar and neighbouring regions.
