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PHC Fails Surprise Health Inspection
3 Jul
Summary
- Medical officer absent during surprise inspection of PHC.
- Medicines stored disorderly despite ongoing pilgrimage preparations.
- ASHA workers lacked adequate training for health services.
A recent surprise inspection at the Loni Kalbhor primary health centre (PHC) by the Maharashtra Director of Health Services uncovered critical service deficiencies. The inspection, conducted on June 26, revealed the absence of a medical officer and highlighted that outpatient services were being handled by a community health officer.
Further findings included the disorderly storage of medicines and medical supplies, despite preparations for the palkhi pilgrimage. The e-Aushadhi drug inventory system entries were not updated, staff coordination was inadequate, and ASHA workers had not received sufficient training for specific health services. Supervision by the taluka health officer was also deemed ineffective, leading to a departmental inquiry.
A three-member committee has been formed to investigate these lapses thoroughly and submit a report promptly. The committee's directive is to conduct an on-site inspection and expedite their findings.
