First order issued by any department after AAP’s thumping win in Punjab
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in
On March 10, Aam Admi Party has registered a massive victory in Punjab. On March 11, morning Government Medical College (GMC) and Rajindra Hospital authorities issued orders, that might be the first order issued by any government department.
As the key focus of AAP’s manifesto is streamlining the health and education sector ,the authorities at Govt Rajindra Hospital has issued an instructions to their doctors and other staff to remain punctual, in office, do OPDs etc. on regular basis. The orders read: ‘conduct laboratory tests of patients from the hospital lab, be sympathetic towards patients and stay on duty during OPD hours’.
Dr Harjinder Singh,Director-Principal Government Medical College, Patiala has warned the doctors of action for laxity in duty. The upcoming change of guard of the state government is said to have prompted the said orders.
Dr Harjinder Singh said that it had come into his notice that some doctors and workers were not punctual; therefore, he would be conducting surprise checks.
The OPD timings of the hospital during summers are from 8 am to 2:30 pm and everyone should stick to it.
It has been learned that the majority of the doctors, especially seniors, reach the hospital after 9.30 am.
The Government Rajindra Hospital is one of the pioneer medical education, health institution in Malwa region. It has to cater to thousands of poor patients every day.
March 11,2022
