THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, Jan 17: A 30-bed children’s ward was inaugurated today at the MMCH Daltonganj, located in the old building, by City Commissioner Md Jawed Husaain.
The event was attended by Medical Superintendent Dr. Dharmendra Kumar, Paediatric Department Head Dr. Vinita Nancy Khalkho, child specialist Dr. Gaurav Vishal, District Congress Party President Bittu Pathak, among others.
Ward Setup and Facilities
The new ward, located on the third floor, is equipped with a lift facility for easy access.
The City Commissioner expressed his delight at the ward’s establishment and took a keen interest in the setup, particularly inquiring about the comfort and safety of the doctors and nurses in the area.
He also inquired about toilet facilities for the children, specifically asking if there were mobile commodes available to help young patients. Currently, the ward lacks this specific facility.
“Out of the 30 beds here, 10 beds are designated paediatric intensive care unit. Children from first year to 17 years will have intensive medical care here” said the Medical Superintendent Dr Dharmendra Kumar.
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The children ward was set up in the shortest possible time with lots of coordination. Hospital manager Sunit Srivastav and his team worked hard under the command of the Medical Superintendent for this children ward.
Dr Vinita Nancy Khalkho, head of paediatric department said, “Mothers having their children admitted here will get meals from the MMCH. There will be no issue at all.”
Difference between PICU and SNCU
Dr. Dharmendra Kumar clarified the distinction between the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) and SNCU (Special Newborn Care Unit) in simple terms, stating that the PICU serves the medical needs of children from infancy to adolescence, while the SNCU is specifically designed for the care of newborns.
Child specialist Dr. Gaurav Vishal elaborated further, highlighting that the SNCU caters to newborns with conditions such as low birth weight, birth asphyxia (failure to cry immediately after birth), and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). On the other hand, the PICU provides critical care for infants facing life-threatening situations.
Inspection of Health Information Kiosk
After inaugurating the children’s ward, the City Commissioner proceeded to inspect the newly installed health information kiosk at MMCH. The kiosk, which had been non-functional during the visit of Additional Chief Secretary of Health, Ajoy Kumar Singh, on January 9, was operational to a limited extent today.
Curious about the kiosk’s long-term functionality, the City Commissioner inquired about the procedure in case it malfunctions. Hospital Manager Sunit Srivastav assured him that a team in Ranchi remains in constant communication with the personnel at Daltonganj for such issues.
The City Commissioner also asked whether the kiosk included a closed user group (CUG) number for the doctors, as it would help patients easily locate and contact medical professionals. Medical Superintendent Dr. Dharmendra Kumar informed him that additional features would soon be incorporated into the health information kiosk.
