Haryana Health Department Issues Strict Directives for CT and MRI Service Records
The Director General of Health Services in Haryana has issued a comprehensive directive to all civil surgeons and principal medical officers across the state, mandating the maintenance of proper and detailed records for CT scan and MRI services. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency and ensure complete transparency in the diagnostic services operating under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model within district civil hospitals.
Background and Current Operations of PPP Diagnostic Services
According to the Director General, CT scan and MRI services have been functioning under the PPP framework in civil hospitals throughout Haryana since 2016. These services have been instrumental in providing critical diagnostic support to a large number of needy patients on a daily basis. Currently, these facilities are offered free of charge to several eligible categories, including Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders, individuals receiving disability pensions, members of the Scheduled Caste community, economically weaker sections (EWS), unidentified road accident victims, Haryana government employees, pensioners and their dependents, as well as persons suffering from HIV.
New Record-Keeping Protocols to Prevent Misuse
To prevent any potential misuse of these valuable medical facilities and to ensure meticulous record-keeping, the health department has introduced stringent protocols. Whenever a patient from an eligible category is advised to undergo a CT scan or MRI, it is now mandatory to create either an indoor admission file or a day-care file. The treating doctor must comprehensively document all relevant information in this file, including the patient's detailed medical history, results of laboratory tests, the clinical necessity for the diagnostic investigation, and explicit patient consent.
Daily Review and Oversight by Medical Officers
In addition to these documentation requirements, Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) have been instructed to conduct daily reviews of all orders related to these diagnostic tests. They must ensure that each order is properly countersigned by the concerned Medical Superintendent or Principal Medical Officer. This step is designed to add an extra layer of accountability and oversight, guaranteeing that all procedures are followed correctly and transparently.
Immediate Implementation and Compliance
The Director General has emphasized that these instructions are extremely essential for the integrity of the healthcare system. All officials have been directed to strictly comply with these new guidelines and implement them with immediate effect. This proactive measure is expected to streamline operations, reduce discrepancies, and uphold the highest standards of medical service delivery in Haryana's public health infrastructure.
