Report of Christian Hospital, Diptipur
2006-2007
2006-2007
Diptipur, India
The work in the outpatient department has been quite busy. As compared to the previous years there has been an increase in the number of patients visiting as outpatients. There is a rise in the daily patient average and it’s heartening to see that more and more new patients are coming to the hospital.
Also the work in the wards has increased. The daily average admission and the daily patient average have been nearly equivalent to the past two years. More and more sick patients have come to the hospital; many of them referred in critical condition. This is the reason why the number of deaths has been on a high. This tells us that not only the health system in this area is poor but also we have to think of regular outreach programs, health education, and more of taking health care to the villages – at the door step.
The lack of doctors in this rural setting is always the most concerning thought. The hospital badly needs a Surgeon and an Ophthalmologist. Sadly, we have not received any positive response to the various advertisements we have placed. This hospital needs at least two residential specialist doctors to maintain its sustenance and for the smooth running of the hospital.
The hospital needs a more dedicated and active involvement of the church in administering pastoral healing and counseling to our patients.
– Dr. Rajnish Samal, Director of Christian Hospital Diptipur
GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
- The National Rural Health Mission – The NRHM accredited the Christian Hospital in Diptipur for service to Janani Surakhshya Yojana. The hospital is also likely to be accredited for service coverage to the neighboring district (Bolangir) in the near future.
- Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program – The hospital is a recognized diagnosis center for Tuberculosis and a Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) provider for the very sick tuberculosis patient.
- National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) – The hospital is a reporting unit for cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis, which is the main reporting for new cases of Polio under the NLEP.
- The hospital seeks to extend its Maternal and Child Health services by securing accreditation for the Family Planning, Sterilization and Postpartum Care programs, as well as recognition as a government immunization point.
STAFF
The Christian Hospital at Diptipur employs a total of 44 staff: two doctors, six nurses (including one nursing supervisor), three ANM’s, two lab technicians, nine Ophthalmic Assistants and Workers make up the medical staff. An additional four administrative staff and eighteen custodial/other staff support the work of the hospital.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
In the last year the hospital acquired much new equipment, which drastically improves the health care services it can offer. The diagnostics facilities got a major boost with the inception of a Semi Auto analyzer. This has been useful for biochemical tests and mainly in the care of critically ill patients. At present this is the only one of its kind in the whole region, making patient access to this facility even more important.
Through donations, the hospital was also able to acquire a Siemens Portable Xray, a Life Care Oxygen Concentrator, a Cautery, a Suction machine for the operating room, beds for patients, and a second invertor for the hospital.
Facilities improvements slated for the future include:
- The renovation of the CBM general wards (the roof leaks during the monsoons), the completion of the office chapel complex, and a new boundary wall.
- The replacement of electrical wiring in the hospital and the establishment of a transformer substation within the hospital to combat the erratic power supply and preserve hospital equipment.
- The mechanization of the hospital laundry – At present hospital staff must use a firewood-lit stove when manually washing linens.
- The repair, renovation, and painting of the staff houses, Director’s Bungalow, and Doctors’ house complex.
- The addition of a jeep/car for official use.
- The installation of air-conditioning for the operating theatres.
FINANCIAL ISSUES
During the period 1998 to 2003, when the hospital was going through a financial crisis the contributions for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) was delayed. Due to late payment of EPF contribution, penalties, and damages were imposed. This has been a very big setback and a major burden to the hospital. The Hospital Board, the Diocese and its churches, and the various hospitals of the ERBHS, as well as members of the staff of Christian Hospital, Mungeli, have lent a helping hand in clearing the dues.
2006-2007 STATISTICS
OUTPATIENT
|
|
# |
% |
|
Total |
9953 |
100% |
|
Male |
4312 |
43% |
|
Female |
4306 |
43% |
|
Children |
1335 |
13% |
|
Old Patients |
5887 |
59% |
|
New Patients |
4066 |
41% |
|
Daily Average |
32.3 |
N/A |
SUMMARY
|
|
# |
% |
|
Total # of Patients |
11189 |
100% |
|
Male |
4775 |
43% |
|
Female |
4835 |
43% |
|
Children |
1579 |
14% |
|
Outpatient |
9953 |
89% |
|
Inpatient |
1236 |
11% |
INPATIENT
|
|
# |
% |
|
Total Admission |
1236 |
100% |
|
Male |
463 |
37% |
|
Female |
529 |
43% |
|
Children |
244 |
20% |
|
Expired |
47 |
3.8% |
|
Total Inpatient days |
5765 |
N/A |
|
Daily Average Admission |
3.4 |
N/A |
|
Average Stay |
4.7 |
N/A |
|
Daily Patient Average |
15.4 |
N/A |
|
Deliveries |
156 |
13% |
|
Operations |
|
|
General |
295 |
|
Major |
130 |
|
Minor |
165 |
|
Eye |
141 |
|
Diagnostics |
|
|
X-Ray |
580 |
|
Ultrasound |
113 |
|
ECG |
95 |
|
Laboratory |
7459 |