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Hospital Management Committee

The Hospital Management Committee (HMC) is the most important committee that works to facilitate the daily operations and improve the physical conditions of government hospitals (especially Family Health Centers - FHCs and Primary Health Centers - PHCs) within the Gram Panchayat limits .

The HMC has extensive powers to ensure public participation in the health sector and take quick decisions on urgent needs of hospitals.

1. Structure of HMC

HMC is being formed with broad participation at the Panchayat level:

  • Chairman: Gram Panchayat President.

  • Secretary & Convener: Medical Officer of the hospital.

  • Members:

    • Chairman - Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee on Health and Education.

    • Chairman - Member, Standing Committee on Welfare

    • Ward Member of the Gram Panchayat of the ward where the hospital is located

    • Two representatives of the people (one of whom must be a woman) who decide on the local self-government body-

    • Panchayat Secretary - Member

    • CDS Member Secretary - Member

    • CDS Society President

    • Block and district panchayat members representing the gram panchayat area--Member

    • Representatives of various political parties/public representatives - Member

    • Health Inspector (HI / PRO)-Member

    • Medical Officer Homeo Dispensary-Member

    • Medical Officer Ayurveda Dispensary - Member

    • Home Care Nurse - Member

    • Two trained volunteers from the home care team - member

    • MLSP nurses at public health centers - member

2. Key Responsibilities

  • Hospital Development and Maintenance: Ensure maintenance of hospital buildings, seating facilities for patients, drinking water, and clean toilets.

  • Appointment of temporary staff: This committee has the authority to temporarily hire people using HMC funds to ensure that patient care is not disrupted when there is a shortage of staff (sweepers, security, temporary nurses, lab technicians) in the hospital.

  • Laboratory and Pharmacy Supervision: Ensure the functioning of the hospital's labs and the availability of adequate medicines. Monitor that systems such as the Karunya Pharmacy are functioning properly.

  • Fund Management: The amount received through OP ticket fees, lab charges and other donations is kept as HMC fund . The Medical Officer and Chairman have the authority to utilize this amount for the emergency needs of the hospital.

  • Grievance Redressal: HMC meetings provide a forum to discuss and resolve complaints from the public about the hospital's operations or the conduct of staff.