JAMMU, Jul 23: Jammu West MLA and Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), Government Hospital Sarwal, Arvind Gupta, chaired a meeting of the Governing Body to comprehensively review the hospital’s functioning and approve various civil works and procurement proposals in a phased manner for the financial year 2026–27.
The meeting was attended by Medical Superintendent Dr Monika Kotwal, Physician Consultant Dr Usha Sharma, the District Ayush Officer, officers from PWD, PDD and PHE, and civil-society representatives Sanjeev Sharma, Suresh Sahni, Veenu Khanna and Babu Ram Jandiyal.
During the meeting, Arvind Gupta sought a detailed status report on the installation and commissioning of the CT scan, MRI, pathology analyser and other diagnostic equipment. He directed the authorities to remove procedural bottlenecks and ensure that modern diagnostic facilities become operational at the earliest so patients are not forced to visit private centres or distant hospitals.
The MLA also reviewed the sanctioned and working strength of doctors, specialists, nurses and paramedical personnel. He asked the administration to prepare department-wise details of vacancies and employees attached or deputed to other institutions, stressing that any shortage affecting patient care must be addressed on priority.
Special emphasis was placed on strengthening emergency services. Gupta reviewed the condition of the Emergency Ward, availability of doctors and support staff, ambulances, medicines, lifesaving equipment and other critical resources. He sought department-wise data on emergency cases referred to other hospitals, along with the reasons for such referrals.
The meeting also examined the availability of medicines, consumables and essential medical supplies, besides reviewing OPD, IPD, emergency, diagnostic and surgery statistics. Specialty-wise details of surgeries performed during the reporting period were also discussed.
Arvind Gupta directed the hospital administration to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in wards, operation theatres, toilets, waiting areas and the surrounding premises. He said that a government hospital must offer patients not only proper treatment but also a clean, dignified and patient-friendly environment.
To improve transparency and public convenience, Gupta instructed the authorities to prominently display the names, designations and contact numbers of doctors, specialists, nurses and paramedical staff on duty. Duty rosters and details of specialists available on call should also be displayed on notice boards.
He further called for the installation of complaint and suggestion boxes at suitable locations and the creation of an effective mechanism for the time-bound disposal of patients’ grievances. “Government Hospital Sarwal caters to a large population of Jammu West and adjoining areas. Every possible step must be taken to strengthen its infrastructure, diagnostic facilities, emergency services and human resources. No patient should suffer because