Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare unveiled three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event

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Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel unveiled three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event.

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The initiatives will play a major role in improving the quality of healthcare services and promoting the ease of doing business in India.

Initiatives launched:

Virtual Assessment for Ayushman Arogya Mandir:

The Union Ministers have launched a virtual National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM).
It will act as a dashboard which will help national, state and district health institutions and facilities in quickly monitoring compliance with respect to Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) and taking actions accordingly and a spot food license and registration initiative for food vendors.
Led by Community Health Officers, the primary healthcare teams at AAM are trained to manage initial care, triage, and refer patients to appropriate facilities for further treatment.
This approach reduces the burden on secondary and tertiary care facilities by providing primary care services closer to the community with adequate referral linkages.
The early identification and management of health issues help prevent disease progression, necessitating advanced care.
National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) were developed for District Hospitals, Community Health Centres, Rural and Urban Primary Healthcare Centres, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Sub Centres) with the goal of full compliance by 2026.

NQAS for Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHL):

By establishing Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHL) the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Government of India, has strengthened laboratory systems under the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
These laboratories ensure accessibility, efficiency, and quality in diagnostic services, which are fundamental to effective healthcare delivery.
The Standards will improve the quality and competence of management and testing systems in IPHLs which will positively impact the reliability of test results and help gain the trust of clinicians, patients and the public regarding lab outputs.
Revised guidelines for Kayakalp were also released.

Launch of the IPHS Dashboard for Real-time monitoring of Public Health Facilities:

The launch of the IPHS Compliance Dashboard represents a revolutionary strategy in India’s healthcare development.
The IPHS Dashboard is a pioneering digital platform for real-time monitoring of public health facilities that provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and compliance status of public health facilities, including District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

FoSCoS:

FoSCoS is a state-of-the-art, Pan-India IT platform designed to address all food safety regulatory needs.
This innovative system simplifies the licensing and registration processes, offering an enhanced user experience.
Beyond licensing and registrations, FoSCoS facilitates self-compliance through online return filings, hygiene ratings for food service establishments, third-party audits for safety parameters and more.
Integrated with other IT platforms of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), FoSCoS provides a comprehensive solution for food business operators.
Instant issuance of licenses without the intervention of a licensing authority will be available for select categories such as wholesalers, distributors, retailers, transporters, storage without atmospheric control + cold, importers, food vending agencies, direct sellers and merchant-exporters.