Rohtak: Pandit BD Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) has taken strict disciplinary action against its staff following serious lapses flagged during a recent inspection. A doctor from the Department of Medicine and a General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) posted at the Trauma Centre have been suspended, while a senior faculty member has received a stern warning.
Action Follows Health Minister’s Surprise Visit
The action comes six days after a surprise inspection by Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao. During her visit, multiple issues were highlighted, including shortage of medicines, inadequate staffing at blood sample collection centres, and poor hygiene in restrooms and other areas of the campus.
Strict Orders on Generic Medicine Prescription
PGIMS Director Dr SK Singhal emphasized that prescribing branded medicines violates existing guidelines. He directed all doctors to prescribe only medicines available at the Central Dispensary, and if additional drugs are needed, only their generic names should be written on OPD slips. He warned that non-compliance would invite strict disciplinary action.
Suspension Over Social Media Posts
A GDMO posted at the Trauma Centre was also suspended for allegedly uploading posts against the PGIMS administration on social media, indicating a zero-tolerance approach towards indiscipline.
Vice-Chancellor Reviews Cleanliness
Meanwhile, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health Sciences Dr HK Agarwal conducted a separate inspection across various departments to assess cleanliness and operational standards.
Focus on Systemic Improvement
The PGIMS administration stated that these actions are aimed at strengthening institutional discipline and improving overall healthcare delivery for patients.
