ICU COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (Based on Supreme Court-endorsed "Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services" and MoHFW/DGHS Guidance, 2026) Hospital Name: __________________________ ICU Name/Level: Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 Date of Inspection: _______________________ Inspected By: ____________________________ Sl. No. Compliance Item Yes/No Remarks A. GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION 1 ICU has written SOPs for admission, discharge, referral and transfer 2 ICU admission/discharge criteria displayed and implemented 3 Daily documentation and treatment records maintained 4 Mortality, morbidity and infection audits conducted periodically 5 ICU quality indicators monitored and reviewed B. INFRASTRUCTURE 6 Dedicated ICU area with controlled access 7 Uninterrupted power supply with backup generator/UPS 8 Central oxygen and suction available at each bed 9 Adequate electrical outlets at each ICU bed 10 Access to laboratory, imaging and emergency services 24×7 11...
Position statement suitable for discussion within IMA/local associations. POSITION STATEMENT ON ABHA ID LINKAGE , DIGITAL HEALTH RECORDS, AND PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTICE Background Private healthcare institutions and practitioners are increasingly being encouraged to integrate with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ecosystem through ABHA IDs, Health Facility Registry (HFR), and Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR). While the medical fraternity supports digitization that improves continuity of care, efficiency, transparency, and patient empowerment, implementation must adequately safeguard patient privacy, professional autonomy, and medico-legal interests. Key Concerns Data Privacy and Confidentiality Patient health information is highly sensitive. Any digital health framework must ensure robust protection against unauthorized access, misuse, data breaches, and cyber threats. Consent and Data Sharing Patient records should be shared only through transparent, informe...