GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

 

A.P. Integrated Medical Attendance Rules, 1972 – Medical Treatment to State Government Employees / Retired Employees and their dependents – Recognition of Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, 19, Durga Enclave, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034 as referral hospital for the specialised treatment for Dental diseases to the State Government Employees / Retired Employees and their dependents – Recognition Accorded – Orders – Issued.

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HEALTH, MEDICAL & FAMILY WELFARE (K1) DEPARTMENT

 

G.O.Ms.No.119                                                                            Dated the 29th March, 2004.

                                                                                                      Read the following:

 

1)     G.O.Ms.No.38, HM&FW (K1) Dept, dt.23-01-96.

2)     G.O.Ms.No.175, HM&FW (K1) Dept, dt.29-5-97.

3)     From Dr. M.S. Gowd. Dental Hospital, Repn. Dated 28.7.2003

4)     Govt. Memo.No.16272/K1/2003-1, dated 18.8.2003

5)     From the DME, A.P. Hyd. Lr.Rc.No.5821/MAA/2002,dated 13.1.2004.

6)     From the Managing Director, Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, Banjara hills, Hyderabad Repn. Dt. Nil.

O R D E R:

 

In the G.O. first read above, orders have been issued recognising certain private hospitals within and outside the State as referral hospitals for the treatment of the Government employees, retired employees and their dependents on reimbursement basis. Subsequently, some more hospitals have also been included in the list of recognised hospitals as referral hospitals.

 

2.       In the representation third read above, the Managing Director, Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad has requested the Government to recognise their hospital for the treatment of Dental problems for State Government employees / Retired employees and their dependents with reimbursement facility.

 

3.       The matter has been referred to the Director of Medical Education for report.

 

4.       In the letter fifth read above, the Director of Medical Education has furnished Inspection Committee report forwarded by the Principal, Government Dental College and Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad. The Director of Medical Education has stated that the Dr.Gowds Dental Hospital is located in three places in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad i.e. 1) Banjara Hills 2) Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad and 3) West Maredpally Secunderabad.  The hospital at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad is having 2 in patient beds with AC Rooms at West Maredpally, 8 Inpatients with 2 AC Rooms, 5 Dental Chairs at Banjara Hills, 3 in Maredpally and 3 in Koti, Total 11 units with all accessories at reception the assistance are provided for carrying out official procedure for 12 hours and telephone connection with 5 lines, Ambulance facilities are available around the clock, operation theatre available West Maredpally Branch, and the hospital is taking the following measures to control the infection.

 

1.     Use of Disposable Gloves, Mouth masks, Syringes, suction Tips Drops Gown BP Blades.

2.     Use of Autoclave, Hot air over with heat sterilization glass bead sterilizer for disinfecting hand and rotary instruments.

3.     Use of Chemicals disinfectants for laboratory and Non Clinical apparatus and instruments and equipments, laboratory equipment for metal ceramic all ceramic, Nickel chrome and Acrylic work list of staff members tariff, Hospital attachment etc.,

 

5.       The Director of Medical Education has recommended that Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad for recognition as a referral hospital for the treatment to the State Government employees both in-service / retired and their dependents for reimbursement purpose. The Director of Medical Education also forwarded the consent of the Managing Director, Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, Hyderabad that the Hospital will charge 10 % less than the NIMS rates or as may be prescribed by the Committee constituted in G.O.Ms.No.90, HM&FW (M1) Department, dt.17-4-2003 give free treatment for outpatient and in-patient services including diagnostic and clinical services to the white card holders of the State of Andhra Pradesh or persons below poverty line to a minimum of 5% of bed strength or 5 % of the patients treated in the hospital in the previous year.  The Hospital will adopt two Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in rural areas for delivery of better health services to rural people. The Hospital would give free medical treatment to students of Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential School. The Hospital shall furnish a half yearly return in Annexure-I to the Director of Medical Education, A.P., Hyderabad.

 

6.       Government after careful consideration of the matter and in terms of Rule 7 of Andhra Pradesh Integrated Medical Attendance Rules, 1972, hereby accord recognition to Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, 19, Durga Enclave, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad–500 034 as a referral hospital for the specialised treatments to dental diseases to the State Government employees, their dependents and retired State Government employees and their dependents on reimbursement basis, subject to the following conditions:-

 

i)      The above-mentioned Private Hospital will be referral hospital for emergency cases of dental diseases.

ii)            Referral of patients to the above private hospital should be from the Director, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Director, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi and other Government Teaching Hospitals in the State.

iii)          The NIMS/SVIMS, Government Teaching Hospitals shall ensure that facilities available in their hospitals are fully utilised in the first instance, before referring the patients to the above private hospital.

iv)          The Hospital concerned should charge 10% less than the NIMS rates or as may be prescribed by the Hospital Development Societies constituted in G.O.Ms.No.90, HM&FW (M1) Dept, dt.17-4-2003, in case where speciality is not available in NIMS, from the Government employees and their dependents, retired State Government employees and their dependents. The Hospital should issue a certificate to the concerned employee/ retired employee to the effect that the charges collected are 10% less than the existing NIMS rates for the said treatment or as per rates prescribed by Committee referred to above.

v)            The Hospital should give free treatment for outpatient and in-patient services including diagnostic and clinical services to the white card holders of the State of Andhra Pradesh or persons below poverty line to a minimum of 5 % of bed strength or 5 % of the patients treated in the hospital in the previous year. This should be properly documented in a Register by the said hospital and the said Register will be subject to verification by the officer of O/o Director of Medical Education, A.P. Hyderabad periodically. The below poverty line patients will be referred by the District Referral Committee headed by the District Collector concerned or Superintendents of Government Hospitals or P.O., ITDA or by Government in Health Medical and Family Welfare Department.

vi)          The Hospital should adopt two Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in rural areas for delivery of better health services to rural people. The Director of Medical Education will identify the two PHCs., for this purpose in consultation with hospital concerned.

vii)        The Hospitals should give free medical treatment to students of Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Schools/ Tribal Welfare Res. Schools/B.C. Welfare Res. Schools whenever referred by the Principal of the Residential School, Government Medical Officer, District Referral Committee, District Social Welfare Officer or PD, ITDA or any authorised official to be notified by Government in HM& FW Deptt. from time to time.

viii)      The Hospital shall be recognised for such specialised treatment / services for Dental diseases only and not for other services.

ix)          The Hospital shall furnish a half yearly return in Annexure-I enclosed to this G.O.  to the Director of Medical Education, A.P. Hyderabad.

x)            A 20 % cut shall be imposed on the gross admissible amount within the ceiling limit as certified by the Director of Medical Education, A.P. Hyderabad in case the treatment obtained on the said hospital without referral letter from NIMS / SVIMS / any Government Teaching Hospital. The Dental diseases which are not eligible for reimbursement and the dental diseases which are eligible for reimbursement will be issued separately.

xi)    The recognition now accorded will be valid for a period of three years only & the Hospital should seek renewal within three months before expiry of the period.

xii)   The hospital will be inspected each quarter by a team of doctors to satisfy themselves about complying with conditions mentioned above and the facilities available.

 

7.       The permission accorded in para (6) above is liable for cancellation and such other action as deemed fit, whenever the State Government forms the opinion that the said Private Hospital is not providing treatment to the State Government employees/ retired employees and their dependents as stipulated above and violates the above conditions mentioned therein, after giving (15) days notice to the hospital and pass appropriate orders, after considering the representation, if any, offered by the said Hospital.

 

8.       The Director of Medical Education, A.P. Hyderabad, shall take necessary further action in the matter accordingly.

 

9.       This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department, vide their U.O. 1829/185/A2/04/Exp.M&H-I, dated 17.3.2004.

 

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVENOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

 

S.BHALERAO
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

 

To

The  Managing Director, Dr. Gowds Dental Hospital, 19, Durga Enclave, Road No.12, Banajara Hills,  Hyderabad – 500 034

The Director of Medical Education, A.P. Hyderabad

The Director, Nizam’ s Institute of Medical Sciences, A.P. Hyderabad.

The Director, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi

The Director of Health, A.P., Hyderabad.

The Director General, Medical & Health Services and Commissioner, A.P. Vidya Vidhana Parishad, A.P. Hyderabad.

All Heads of the Departments under the control of HM&FW Department.

All Departments of Secretariat.

The Director, Tribal Welfare, Masab Tank, A.P., Hyderabad

The Commissioner, BC Welfare Residential Schools Society, A.P., Hyderabad.

The Secretary, A.P. Social Welfare Residential Schools Society, A.P., Hyderabad

All District Collectors in the State.

All the Superintendents of Government Teaching Hospitals in the State.

All District Coordinators of Hospital Services in the State.

All District Medical and Health Officers in the State.

All District Referral Committee in the O/o District Collectors in the State.

All the Superintendents of Police in the State.

All Commissioners of Police in the State.

Copy to: The Registrar, High Court of A.P. Hyderabad.

The Registrar, A.P. Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad.

The Secretary, A.P. Public Service Commission, Hyderabad.

The Secretary, A.P. Social Welfare Residential School Society, A.P., Hyderabad.

The Pay and Accounts Officer, Hyderabad.

The Accountant General, (A&E), A.P. Hyderabad.

The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, A.P. Hyderabad.

All District Treasury Officers in the State.

The Commissioner, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchases (Printing Wing) Government Press, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad (with a request to publish and furnish 1000 printed copies of the G.O. to the Government and 1000 copies to the DME, A.P. Hyderabad)

The Civil Surgeon Specialist Civil Dispensary, A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.

The Finance (Exp. HM&FW.I) Department.

The General Administration (SW/SC-X/Poll-C) Department.

The General Administration (Coordination) Department.

The HM&FW (OP) Department

The Commissioner, Information & Public Relations Department

The President, A.P. Secretariat, Association Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad.

The President, APNGO, Association.., 5-9-1112, Chaitanya Gun Foundry, Hyd.

The President, APTNGO’s Secretariat, Hyderabad.

J.S. to C.M. /P.S. to M (HM&FW) / P.S. to M (Finance)

P.S. to Chief Secretary to Government

P.S. to Prl. Secretary/ Secretary to Govt., HM&FW Department.

 

// FORWARDED :: BY ORDER //

 

SECTION OFFICER.

 

ANNEXURE –I

HALF YEARLY RETURN OF FREE TREATMENT

 

Sl.No.

Age and address

Institution / Officer who has referred

Particulars of reference

 

Disease or Health Problem

Treatment provided

Approximate value of treatment