Deputy Commissioner Kumar inspecting the pharmacy at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences in Mandya on Monday.
| Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Monday directed officials of the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) to ensure transparent and effective management of ‘Aarogya Dhama’, a facility constructed on the campus using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
It provides affordable accommodation to caretakers of hospitalised patients.
Presiding over a review meeting in Mandya, Dr. Kumar said that M.P. Krishnakumar, Joint Director, Department of Food and Civil Supplies, has been appointed as the nodal officer for Aarogya Dhama. Darshan Kumar, Resident Medical Officer, will oversee day-to-day operations.
Caregivers wishing to stay at the facility will be charged a nominal fee of ₹30 a day. A computer-generated receipt must be issued based on the patient’s registration number. The fees collected will be credited to the user fund and utilised for maintenance and staff remuneration, he said.
Dr. Kumar instructed the staff members to install signboards at registration counters and to ensure that caretakers present the patient’s registration details, an identity proof and the hospital admission slip to avail themselves of the facility.
He stressed the need for cleanliness, display of caretaker guidelines, and regular maintenance.
He said shortcomings were highlighted during a recent visit by the Lokayukta and that corrective measures have been initiated. A compliance report will be submitted soon, he added.
Dr. Kumar directed MIMS Medical Superintendent Shivakumar to conduct surprise inspections during night shifts to ensure the presence and accountability of duty doctors and staff.
Following the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the OPD, pharmacy, and vehicle parking area. Over the alleged irregularities in parking fee collection that ₹10 was being collected instead of the approved ₹7 for eight hours, Dr. Kumar warned that the parking contract would be cancelled if computerised billing and proper fee protocols were not followed.
Published – June 16, 2025 08:39 pm IST
