Patna : A three-member peer assessment team from the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi conducted a comprehensive review of AIIMS Patna on October 6 and 7 under the Kayakalp initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.
The assessment covered the hospital’s premises, facilities, systems and documentation to evaluate compliance with prescribed Kayakalp standards.
The visiting team comprised Dr Sapna Kumari, Senior Medical Officer; Dr Prashant Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry; and Dr Narendra Kumar Singh, Medical Social Services Officer.
The assessment was led by Dr Sujeet Sinha, Nodal Officer, Kayakalp, AIIMS Patna.
Senior Officials Facilitate Assessment
During the two-day assessment, AIIMS Patna Executive Director and CEO Prof. (Brig.) Dr Raju Agarwal, Medical Superintendent Dr Prashant Kumar Singh and Deputy Director Administration Nilotpal Bal interacted with the visiting team.
Senior officials and representatives from various departments also participated in the assessment process and facilitated the team’s inspection and review.
The assessment involved both physical inspection of hospital facilities and examination of records maintained by different departments.
OPD, ICU, OTs And Emergency Department Inspected
The peer assessment team inspected several key areas of AIIMS Patna, including the Outpatient Department (OPD), Inpatient Department (IPD), Central Laboratory, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operation Theatres (OTs) and Emergency Department.
The team also inspected the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), hospital kitchen and herbal garden.
The physical assessment focused on various aspects of hospital operations and infrastructure that contribute to cleanliness, hygiene and patient safety.
Cleanliness And Infection Control Reviewed
The assessment covered hospital cleanliness and hygiene, infection prevention and control, biomedical waste management and sanitation practices.
The team also reviewed the maintenance of hospital facilities, infrastructure upkeep and patient-friendly services, along with adherence to prescribed standards.
Relevant records, registers and departmental documentation were also examined as part of the assessment.
Review To Identify Areas For Improvement
The peer assessment provided AIIMS Patna with an opportunity to evaluate its existing systems and practices against the standards prescribed under the Kayakalp initiative.
The review is also aimed at identifying areas where systems can be strengthened and improvements can be made on a continuous basis.
The Kayakalp initiative seeks to promote and sustain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, infection control and patient-friendly practices in public healthcare facilities across India.
AIIMS Patna Reaffirms Commitment To Patient-Centred Care
AIIMS Patna officials expressed their commitment to continuously improving the institute’s hospital systems and infrastructure.
The institute said it aims to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic and patient-centred healthcare environment for patients, attendants and healthcare professionals.
The assessment was conducted in a collaborative manner, with officials and staff from different departments extending cooperation to the visiting team throughout the two-day review.
