In a move to standardise healthcare delivery across the country, the Union Health Ministry has called upon all states and Union Territories to implement 157 Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). These STWs cover 28 medical specialities and aim to ensure uniform standards of care across hospitals while promoting the rational use of essential drugs and diagnostics. In a letter addressed to the principal secretaries (health) of all states and Union Territories, as well as to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for dissemination in medical colleges, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra emphasised the critical need for adopting these guidelines.Centre asks states, UTs to implement over 150 Standard Treatment Workflows in 28 specialities | DETAILS
In a move to standardise healthcare delivery across the country, the Union Health Ministry has called upon all states and Union Territories to implement 157 Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). These STWs cover 28 medical specialities and aim to ensure uniform standards of care across hospitals while promoting the rational use of essential drugs and diagnostics. In a letter addressed to the principal secretaries (health) of all states and Union Territories, as well as to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for dissemination in medical colleges, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra emphasised the critical need for adopting these guidelines.
