Bhubaneswar, February 13: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday handed over “Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Services”. As many as 153 awards were presented in six categories in Phase-I of this award ceremony.
A special function was organised at Lok Seva Bhawan. Health Minister Niranjan Pujari and department Secretary Shalini Pandit ware present.
The Chief Minister gave 153 awards in recognition of the outstanding contribution of individuals and institutions to the transformation of the healthcare delivery system in the State.
These awards were given under different categories.
Quality Certification:
* NQAS Certified Hospitals: 3 Hospitals
* LaQshya Certified Hospitals: 14 Hospitals
* Kaykalpa Winner: 20 Hospitals
Best Hospitals/ Institutions:
* BSKY empanelled Hospitals: 47 Hospitals
* COVID Hospitals: 2 Hospitals
* Central Govt : 2 Institutions
Best Ranking among Public Health Facilities:
* 1st Positions: 7 Hospitals
* 2nd Positions: 4 Hospitals
* 3rd Positions: 4 Hospitals
Individual Awards for Doctors: 28
Individual Awards for Paramedics: 16
Special Award for Outstanding Contribution during the Bahanaga Train Tragedy: 6 Hospitals
Among the top awards, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack got the first position among the Old Medical Colleges & Hospitals for 2022-23, whereas Bhima Bhoi MCH, Bolangir received the first award among New MCHs for 2022-23.
Similarly, Ashwini Covid Hospital, Cuttack received the Best Standalone Covid Hospital Award and RMRC Bhubaneswar received the Best Central Govt Institution Award for Exceptional Services during the Covid Pandemic.