Major Board & Corporations in Punjab

Punjab Health Systems Corporation (PHSC)

Introduction  
The Projects 
Organisation Structure 
Database of drugs used in the Hospitals 
Facilities available in the Hospital  
Common Disease Profile in Punjab & Some Statistics
Contact Information



Introduction
The Corporation has been incorporated through legislative measures by the state Govt. of Punjab to bring more administrative flexibility for implementation of the ''Second State Health Systems Development Project" with World Bank assistance to upgrade Health Services at secondary level. The Corporation has taken over 150 Institutions which includes District Hospitals, Sub-Divisional Hospitals and Community Health Centres. The 86 Medical Institutions are situated in rural areas and 64 are in Urban areas.

Constitution of the Corporation

(1)

The Corporation shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of the Punjab Health Systems Corporation Act, 1996, and the regulations made thereunder, to acquire, hold and dispose of property , and to enter into contracts, and shall by the said name sure and by sued.

(2)

The Corporation shall consist of
 
(a) the Chairman of the Corporation who shall be the Secretary to the Government of Punjab in the Department of Health and Family Welfare OR a distinguished and eminent medical person;
 
(b) the Managing Director , who shall be an officer of the Indian Administrative Service;
 
(c) a Board of Directors; and such other employees, as may be determined by the Broad of Directors.

(3)

The salary and other terms and conditions of the Service of the Managing Director and those of the other employees of the Corporation shall be such , as may be specified by regularities.


Functions of the Corporation

 
The functions of the Corporation shall be as follows, namely:-
a)
to formulate and implement the schemes for the comprehensive development of the dispensaries and hospitals;
b)
to construct and maintain dispensaries and hospitals and maintenance of cleanliness therein;
c)
to implement National Health Programs as per the directions of the State. The State Government and Central Government shall make available funds for this purpose;
d)
to purchase, maintain and allocate quality equipment to various dispensaries and hospital;
e)
To procure , stock and distribute drugs, diet , linen and other consumable among the dispensaries and hospital;
f)
to provide services of specialists and super-specialist in various hospitals;
g)
to enter into collaboration for super specialties with health institutions both within the country or abroad to provide better medical care;
h)
to receive donations, funds and the like from the general public and institutions from both within and outside India;
i)
to receive grants or contributions which may be made by the Government on such conditions as it may impose;
j)
to provide for construction of houses to the employees of the dispensaries and hospital, and the maintenance thereof by mobilizing resources for financing institutions;
k)
to plan, construct and maintain commercial complexes, paying wards and providing diagnostic services and treatment on payment basis and to utilize the receipts for the improvement of the hospital and dispensaries ;
l)
to run public utility service and undertake any other activity of commercial nature for the delivery of health care within or without the hospital premises directly or in collaboration with private or voluntary agency on contracts basis ;
m)
to engage specialized agencies or individuals in the relevant disciplines, directly or from external sources for the efficient and expeditions conduct of any of the functions detailed above; and
n)
to provide immediate treatment in case of emergency and for unaccompanied patients.


 
The Projects
Second State Health Systems Development Project:

"Secondary or First Referral Level Health Services" means clinical, diagnostic and other services provided by community/rural, sub-divisional/taluka/state general and district hospitals in the State of Punjab;

The World Bank sanctioned the Second State Health Systems Development Project of US$ 106.10 million to upgrade the envisaged areas of up-graduation.

Loan Rs. 252.00 crore
Grant Rs. 127.00 crore
Share of the State Govt. Rs. 43.00 crore

To be Spent as follows:

Head Rs. In Crore
Civil works for renovation,
new construction & extension
174.07
Major/Minor equipment , surgical
Packs & Furniture's
66.09
Vehicles & Ambulances 8.49
Medicines, Medical Lab. Supplies 26.51
Information Systems & Computers 11.14
Training & Workshop 12.45
Salaries & Office Expenses 49.66
Price Contingencies 73.47
Total Rs. 421.88

As per the suggestions, the Project for revamping the Secondary Level Health Care Services was proposed to help in:

  • Adding & renovating hospital building at the block, sub-divisional and district headquarter;
  • Supplementation of accommodation for essential staff;
  • Provision of more ambulances and better machinery and equipment;
  • Increase in body strength at some places;
  • Additional hospital linen and accessories ; and
  • Maintenance funds for building, vehicles, machinery and equipment.
The Benefits to the General Public:
  1. Free consultation for all ;
  2. Free diagnostic analysis, medicines and also treatment like operations , etc. for Yellow Card holders, Punjab Government Employees, Pensioners, past & present Members of Legislative Assembly, Hon'ble Judges, Freedom Fighters, under trial Prisoners, under emergencies and natural calamities and under National Programs ;
  3. Full availability of equipment and chemicals, etc. for diagnostic facilities ;
  • Cleanliness, repair and up-keep of all building would be better;
  • The whole of the State is to be covered through 86 Government Health Centers in the rural areas.
Steps for the betterment of employees:
  1. Chance of foreign training for all Doctors and Para-medical staff ;
  • Substantial training opportunities and fellow-ships, etc. within the country;

  • Doctors would also get a chance to work in their areas of specialization; and

  • No chance in the terms & conditions of the services, Establishment matters will remain wherever they are .

The Objectives of the Project are:

The objectives of proposed project would be to assist to Govt. of Punjab to :

  1. to improve efficiency in the allocation and use of health resources in the Project States through policy and institutional development ; and

  2. to improve the performance of the health care system in the Project States through improvements in the quality, effectiveness and coverage of health services at the first referral level and selective coverage at the primary level, so as to improve the health status of the people, especially the poor. By reducing mortality morbidity and disability

The Project consists of the following parts, subject to such modifications thereof as the Corporation and the World Bank (Association) agreed upon from time to time to achieve such objectives:

Part A: Management Development and Institutional Strengthening

  • Improving the institutional framework for policy development through the establishment of a Strategic Planning Cell to review and evaluate critical issues in the health sector, including private health care and insurance, burden of disease and cost effectiveness of public health interventions, medical manpower, cost recovery mechanisms and sectoral resource allocation patterns.

  • Strengthening management and implementation capacity through: (i) provision of physical facilities in Punjab ; (ii) renovation and expansion of the office facility of Punjab Health Sytems Corporation and Department of Health and Family Welfare(DOHFW) in Punjab (iii) provision of additional staff at the Head Office of DOHFW in Punjab (iv) reorienting the organizational structure of Department of Health and Family Welfare in Punjab; (v) enhancing and extending the computerized system of data collection and utilization through the provision of hardware and software. And consultancy support (vi) establishing trained and equipped information cells; (vii) training management staff in appropriate record keeping; (viii) introducing a revised medical record keeping system for in-patients and diagnostic services: and (ix) provision of support to Punjab Health Sytems Corporation for the promotion of health care activities in Punjab through private and voluntary organizations.

  • Developing surveillance capacity for major communicable diseases to cover the identification of cases through, inter alia, laboratory support, education of health workers and community involvement, and indexing of cases or isolation of cases and treatment.

Part B: Improving Services Quality, Access and Effectiveness at the First Referral Level

  • Renovation and extension of hospitals providing Secondary or First Referral Level Health Services and construction of staff quarters.

  • Strengthening and improving the effectiveness of clinical and support services at hospitals providing Secondary or First Referral Level Health Services through, inter alia, (i) establishment and application of streamlined norms and standards for technical services, staffing, quality assurance, contracting out services. And monitoring improvements in the quality of clinical care; and (ii) provision of training to strengthen staff skills in clinical and technical areas, to improve the quality of management services and enhance the capacity for equipment maintenance; and (iii) provision of training to enhance management and supervision capabilities of Department of Health and Family Welfare and Punjab Health Systems Corporation in Punjab in respect of essential operational activities, including construction and maintenance activities.

  • Improving the referral mechanism and strengthening linkages with the Primary Level Health Services and the Tertiary Level Health Services through, inter alia, (i) the provision of technical support to improve the quality of care at the Primary Level Health Services and the Secondary or First Referral Level Health Services; (ii) establishing and implementing referral and clinical management protocols; (iii) formulating and implementing mechanisms to provide greater access to Secondary Level Health Services and Tertiary Level Health Services in a timely and effective manner; and (iv) establishing and implementing an incentive system with differentiated fees for users and non-users of the referral mechanism.

Part C: Improving, Access to Primary Health Care in Remote and Underdeveloped Areas

  • Renovation and extension of primary health centers providing Primary Level Health Services in the remote areas of Punjab and establishment and operation of floating medical units to deliver effective health care, including establishment and operation of a wireless communication system.

  • Increasing access to primary health care services among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population in Punjab through, inter alia, introduction of a system of annual health check-ups, establishment of health check-up camps, dissemination of general information related to implementing the referral mechanisms referred to in Part B (3) hereof and maintaining records of health check-ups.

Organization Structure
Constitution of Board of Directors
 
There shall be Board of Directors consisting of the following members namely:-
a)
The Chairman of the Corporation who shall be the Secretary to the Government of Punjab in the Department of Health and Family Welfare or a distinguished and eminent medical persons ;
b)
the Managing Director ;
c)
the Secretary to the Government of Punjab in the Department of Finance ;
d)
the Secretary to the Government of Punjab in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats ;
e)
the Secretary to the Government of Punjab in the Department of Local Government ;
f)
a representative of the Government of India in the Ministry of Health ;
g)
the Director of Health Services, Punjab ;and
h)
six eminent persons as given below, nominated by the Government for a period of three years :
Provided that no nominee shall be a member of the Board of Directors for more than two terms or six years whichever is less;
 
(i) a representative of Medical Institution of excellence in the country ;
 
(ii) two distinguished experts in professions related to Medicine and Health ;
 
(iii) an experienced professionals in Systems Management or Telecommunication ;
 
(iv) (iv) the Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research ; and
 
(v) a representative of a reputed industrial house manufacturing pharmaceuticals.
Members of the Board of Director.

Member

Telephone
The Principal Secretary to Govt. of Punjab. Deptt. of Health Civil Secretariat Chandigarh Off. 742836
The Principal Secretary to Govt. of Punjab. Deptt. of Finance, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh Off. 740350
The Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Deptt. of Rural Dev. & Panchayats, Punjab Civil
Secretariat, Chandigarh
Off. 742312
The Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Deptt. of Local Govt. Punjab Civil Secretariat,
Chandigarh
Off. 741237
Additional Secretary to Govt of India,
Ministry of Health, New Delhi.
 
Director Health Services, Punjab, Chandigarh Off. 600455
Eminent Doctor and Director of Medical Institution PGIMER, Chandigarh. Off. 541062
Eminent Doctor and Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Sector 67, SAS Nagar, Mohali. Off. 677193
Expert in Systems Management and
Telecommunication.
Off. 780444
Eminent Doctor and
Director, Punjab Health Systems Corporation.
 

Job Responsibilities and Powers of the Managing Director:

  • The Managing Director shall be the Executive officer of the Corporation and he shall implement the decisions of the Board of Directors and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions , as may be delegated to him from time by the Broad of Directors .

  • The Managing Director shall exercise general control and supervision over the dispensaries and hospitals in the effective performance of their functions under this Act or the regulations made there under.

  • Corporate Level Departments

    1. Strategic Planning Cell (SPC)

    2. Department of Administration

    3. Department of Procurement

    4. Engineering Wing

    5. Department of Finance and Accounts

    6. Computer Cell..

  • District Level Management of the Corporation

    1. Deputy Medical Commissioner

    2. District Health Committee
    3. Assistant Medical Commissioner
    4. Other medical and Paramedical Staff
  • Hospital Level Staff
    1. Senior Medical Officer
    2. Medical Officer
    3. Other medical and Paramedical Staff
Database Of Drugs Used In The Hospitals

1) Tablets:
Description of Medicine
Acetyl Salvicalic Acid IP-300mg
Alprazolam USP: 0.25mg
Alprazolam USP: 0.5mg
Aminophylline IP 100mg
Antacid uncoated NFI formula.
Containing Magnesium Trisilicate- IP- 250mg Dried Aluminium Hydroxide IP 150mg
Piperment 0.03ml
Atenonol BP 50mg
Cotrimoxazole IP.
Each containing trimethoprim IP-80 mg sulphemethoxazole IP-400mg.
Diclofenac Sodium-50mg.
Digoxion IP 0.25mg
Erythromycin-IP 250mg
Ferrous Sulphate- IP 200mg
Folic Acid IP 5mg.
Ibuprofen-IP: 200mg
Ibuprofen-IP: 400mg
Metronidazole-200mg
Paracetamel-IP 500mg
Prednisolone IP 5mg
Propanolel-IP 40mg.
Ranitidine BP 150mg
Tablosorbide dinitrae IP : 5mg
Tablosorbide dinitrae IP : 10mg
Tablosorbide dinitrae IP : 20mg
Tablosorbide dinitrae IP : 40mg.
Verpamal 140mg.
Vitamin B.Complex.
Each le (Not sugar coated) containing.
Vitamin B1 iP 2mg, Vitamin B2-IP 1mg,
Vitamin B6-IP 1mg, Nicotinamide-IP20mg
Vitamin-C Ascorbic Acid IP-100mg

2) Capsules:

Amoxcycillin-250mg
Cloxacillin-250mg
Cephalexine-250mg
Doxycycline IP-100mg
Nifedipine IP 5mg.

3) Injections:

Description of Medicine
Adernaline Hydrochloride 0.09.0.115% W/V in 1ml amp.
Aminophyline IP-25mg/ml in 10ml vial.
Ampicilline-500mg Vial.
Anti Rables vaccine and Serum IP 30ml vial.
Anti Tetanus Serum IP 250 IU vial Human Immunoglobin.
Atropine Sulphate BP 0.3%mg/1ml amp.
Benzyl Pencillin sodium 1 million unit per vial.
Chloropromazine Hydrochloride IP 25mg/2ml amd
Crystalline Insulin IP 40IU /ml.10ml vial.
Dexamehasone Phosphate (Na+salt) 8mg/per 2ml vial.
Dextrose 5% Saline 0.09% I.V. Flund. in 540ml btl.
Dextrose 5% IV Fluid 540ml btl.
Dextrose 10%IV Fluid (540ml btl.)
Diazepam IP-10mg/2ml.amp
Dopamine Hydrochloride 40mg/ml amp.
Electrolyte 'M' IV Fluid (540ml btl.)
Electrolyte 'P' IV Fluid (540ml btl.)
Frusemide IP10mg 2ml
Gentamicin Sulphate BP 80mg/ml, in 2ml vial
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate -IP 100mg vial.
Ketamine Hydrochloride BP-50mg/ml in 10ml. vial.
Lignocaine Hydrchloride IP-2% (plain) in 30ml vial.
Manitol 20%W/V in 350ml btl.
Mephentermine Sulphate 30mg/in ml vial.
Metronidazole IP 500mg/100ml vial.
Oxytocin -5unit in 1ml amp.
Paracetamol 150mg/ml in 2ml AMP.
Penthazocine Lactate 30mg/1ml.amp
Pethidine Hydrochloride IP-50mg./1ml amp.
Pheniramine Maleate IP 2ml amp.
Phenobarbitone sodium IP 200mg/1ml amp
Promethazine Hydrochloride 25mg/2ml.amp
Ringerlactae IV.Fluid 540ml.btl
Saline(normal) 10.9% IV Fluid in 540 ml bottle.
Snake Venom Anti Serum IP-30ml vial.
Vit. K. BP-10mg/ml amp.

4) Syrups:

Description of Medicine
Amoxycillin for oral suspension
BP-125mg/ 5ml, 60ml bottle
Cough Syrup in 50ml bottel.
Each 5ml comprising containing Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg. Diphenydramine Hydrochloride 15 mg , Ammouium Chloride IP-150mg Sodium Citrate IP-85mg.
Erthromycin 125mg/5ml, 40ml bottel
Experctrant Syrup in 50ml btl.
5ml Containing diphenhydramine hydro chloride BP 0.03mg Guaiphenesine BP-50mg Bromhexine Hydrochloride
BP-4mg Ammonium Chloride IP 100mg Menthol IP-1mg.
Paracetamol IP 60ml btl. 125mg/5ml
Trimethoprim and Sulphemethoxozol suspension in 50ml bottel.
Containing Trimethoprim IP-40mg per 5ml ,
Sulphemethoxazole IP-2000mg per 5ml bottle.
Vitamin-B Complex Syrup in 2ml bottel.
Each 5ml. Containing Ascorbic Acid IP-100mg. Micotinamide IP-50 mg. Thiamine Monoittrate-IP-5mg. Ribottelavin phosphate Sodium- IP-6.85mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride IP-2mg Panthenol IP-5mg.

5) Drops:

Description of Medicine
Chloram-phenicol Eye Drops BP-0.4% W/V in 5ml droper btl.
Fremycetin Sulphate Eye Drops 5ml Vial. 3ml Vial (2000 each).
Gentamycin Eye Drops IP-0.3% W/V in 5ml. Vial.
Sulphacemide sodium IP 20% with phenyl Ethyal Alcohol 0.5% Eye drops 10ml droper bottle.

6) Ointments:

Description of Medicine
Anaethetic Ether IP-500ml Btl.
Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion 25% IP 450ml Btl.
Betamethsone Valerate onitment 0.12%.
Framcetin Sulphate skin oint 20mg tube.
G.V. Paint 500ml Btl.
Povidine Iodine Solution IP 5% W/V 500ml btl.
Miconazole nitrate ointment 15gm.

Facilities Available

1) Facilities Available at District Hospitals
Major Equipments
Baby Incubators
Boyles Apparatus
Cardiac Monitor
Dental Chair
Dosimeter
ECG
Emergency Resustication Kit
Endoscope(fibric optic)
Opthalmoscopes
Perimeter
Phototherapy Unit
Retinoscope
Short Wave Diathermy (Physio therapy)
Sigmoidoscopes
Slit Lamp
Ultra Sound
X-Ray
Many other Major and Minor Operation equipments.
Laboratory Tests
Complete Blood Haemogame Analysis
Complete Urine Examination
Stool Test
Special Test Like:-
(i) Blood Urea
(ii) Blood Sugar
(iii) Lever Function Test etc.
Blood Grouping and Matching test
Biopsy test
Culture and Smear Examination
Miscellaneous Tests:
(i) Semion’s Examination
(ii) Vagina
(iii) Bone Marrow Examination
(iv) VDRL tests
Many other routine tests.

Dental Services
Emergency Services
Delivery Services etc.
2)Facilities Available at Sub Divisional Hospitals

Major Equipments
Boyels Apparatus with circle absorber
Cardiac Monitor
Dental Chair
ECG
Emergency Resustication Kit
Opthalmoscopes
Sigmoidoscopes
Ultra Sound
X-Ray
Many other Major and Minor Operation equipments.
Laboratory Tests
Complete Blood Haemogame Analysis
Complete Urine Examination
Stool Test
Special Test Like:-
(i) Blood Urea
(ii) Blood Sugar
Blood Grouping and Matching test
Many other routine tests.

Dental Services
Emergency Services
Delivery Services.

3)Facilities Available at Community Health Centre Hospitals.
Major Equipments
Boyels Apparatus with circle absorber
Dental Chair
Emergency Resustication Kit
Opthalmoscopes
Sigmoidoscopes
X-Ray
Many other minor Operation equipments.
Laboratory Tests
Complete Blood Haemogame Analysis
Complete Urine Examination
Stool Test
Special Test Like:-
(i) Blood Urea
(ii) Blood Sugar
Blood Grouping and Matching test
Many other routine tests.

Dental Services
Emergency Services
Delivery Services.

Common Disease Profile In Punjab And Some Statistics
 

Year 1995

Diseases Gruops Out Door %
age

In Door

%
age

Deaths

Infections and Parasitic Diseases 18,51,472 0.18

68,253

0.14

2,770

Neo Plasms 67,482 0.01

9,839

0.02

376

Endocrine, Nutritional and metabolic Diseases and Immunity Disorders 2,11,958 0.02

10,153

0.02

554

Diseases of Blood and Blood forming Organs 8,51,606 0.08

8,550

0.01

221

Mental Disorders 94,656 0.09

4,673

0.01

69

Diseases of the Nervous system and sense organs 9,50,812 0.09

30,372

0.06

329

Diseases of the Circulatory System 2,96,467 0.03

26,358

0.05

2,794

Diseases of the Respiratory System 17,91,685 0.18

31,092

0.06

1,148

Diseases of the Digestive System 10,17,340 0.10

26,918

0.06

701

Diseases of Geuito Urinary System 2,57,389 0.03

29,919

0.06

234

Complications of Pregnancy child birth and puerparium 2,19,136 0.02

81,969

0.17

130

Diseases of the skin and sub cutaneous Tissue 8,46,548 0.08

3,538

0.01

15

Diseases of the musculor -skettetal system and Connective Tissue 3,88,509 0.04

4,491

0.01

84

Congenital Anomalies 14,358 0.001

3,084

0.01

134

Certain Conditions originating in the period 28,977 0.003

7,702

0.02

542

Symptoms, Signs and ill defined Conditions 6,23,781 0.06

37,422

0.08

2,068

Injury and Poisioning 6,54,580 0.06

82,128

0.17

3,122

TOTAL 1,01,67,206  

4,66,461

 

15,291

Estimated Vital Indicators (Punjab):

Year Birth Rate(,000 Population) Death Rate (,000 Population) Infant Mortality Rate
(,000 Population)
  Rural Urban Com-
bined
Rural Urban Com-
bined
Rural Urban Com-
bined
1992 28.3 24.2 27.1 8.8 6.5 8.2 61 41 56
1993 27.7 22.6 26.3 8.8 5.5 7.9 60 39 55
1994 26.2 22.0 25.0 8.2