DHSK Directs District Hospitals, Other Healthcare Institutions to Prominently Display Daily Rosters of Doctors
Srinagar, Nov 22: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has issued a circular directing all District Hospitals and other healthcare institutions across the Valley to strictly and prominently display updated daily rosters of doctors on duty to ensure transparency, accountability, and smooth functioning of health services.
According to the circular, a copy of which lies with GNS, all Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents, and Block Medical Officers have been instructed to prepare and update the rosters on a day-to-day basis. These rosters, the circular stresses, must include specialists, medical officers, casualty and emergency duty officers, as well as leave arrangements.
The Directorate has mandated that the daily roster be displayed prominently at key locations within hospital premises, including the main entrance or reception area, OPD block, emergency or casualty section, and on the hospital’s website or online portal wherever applicable.
The roster must clearly mention the doctor’s name, designation, department, duty hours or shift, and contact or extension number (if applicable). The circular further stresses that Medical Superintendents will be personally responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely updating of the displayed information.
The DHSK has cautioned that any non-compliance will be taken seriously and may attract disciplinary action under rules.
The directive has been issued for immediate implementation, with all concerned instructed to ensure strict adherence. (GNS)
