PHC Mongsenyimti undergoes National Quality Assurance Standard assessment

DIMAPUR — An external assessment for National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certification is being conducted at Mongsenyimti Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Mokokchung district on October 10 and 11.

An update from the office of the chief medical officer (CMO), Mokokchung, stated that the assessment is being conducted by external assessors Dr. Sankar Roy and Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sharma, who would evaluate the facility in accordance with NQAS guidelines.

The exercise is aimed at determining the health centre’s readiness for national certification and to meet the global benchmark in specific needs of Indian public health facilities. The assessment would cover varied areas of concern, which included service provision, patient rights, support service, clinical care, infection control and quality management.

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In a short introductory programme, Dr. Maongkala, medical officer at PHC Mongsenyimti, presented profile of the primary health centre which caters to 6 health and wellness centres, covering 8 villages with a population coverage of 4558.

Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Takosunep Ao, deputy chief medical Officer of Mokokchung, lauded PHC Mongsenyimti led by Dr. Maongkala for the instrumental and contributory efforts and services provided during the 3 years of NQAS journey.

The introductory programme was attended by Linukyanger, pastor of Mongsenyimti Baptist Church, and Sakumeren, HCMC chairman.

Report further stated that the assessment would be assisted by a team of staff from CMO’s office led by Dr. Ajemrenla, DQM Mokokchung.