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Citizen's Charter

A framework designed to help our users understand the services available, the quality of care they are entitled to, and the channels available for addressing concerns.

OUR COMMITMENT

A clear framework for quality healthcare and responsible service.

SUBBAIAH
HOSPITALS
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SERVICE

Services Available

Know the services available in the hospital and the facilities provided for users.

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QUALITY

Quality of Services

Understand the quality of services that users are entitled to receive.

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FEEDBACK

Complaints & Concerns

Know the means through which complaints regarding denial or poor quality of services can be addressed.

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COURTESY

Courteous Attention

We ensure that all our users receive courteous and prompt attention.

OUR SERVICE PROMISE

“We ensure that all our users receive courteous and prompt attention.”

CHARTER GOVERNANCE

Approval & Responsibility

The Citizen’s Charter is supported by designated institutional authorities responsible for approval, review and periodic updating.

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APPROVED BY

Dean

Dr. Vinayaka G

Official Approval
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REVIEWED BY

Medical Superintendent

Dr. Shivamurthy H M

Medical Review
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RESPONSIBILITY OF UPDATING

HOD Pharmacology

Dr. Siddalingappa C M

Updating Responsibility
INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Clear responsibility for approval, review and updating.

PATIENT INFORMATION

General Information & Emergency Services

Important information to help patients and visitors access essential hospital services with ease.

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Principal 08182 - 298006
Toll-Free Number 18001235667
Emergency 08182 - 295604

Doctors wear white aprons and nurses are in their uniform. All staff members are in possession of identity cards.

ENQUIRIES

‘May I Help You’ & Enquiry counter exists at the main reception and in the OPD hall.

24 × 7 CARE

Casualty & Emergency Services

AVAILABILITY 24 Hours · 365 Days
24/7
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Medical Officers Available

Casualty medical officers and residents are available 24 hours on all days.

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Consultant Availability

Call days are fixed for various consultants and they are available round the clock.

HOSPITAL SERVICE INFORMATION

Accessible information for patients, attendants and visitors.

PATIENT SERVICES

Out Patient Department

Information about outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, blood bank, indoor treatment, hospital facilities and patient responsibilities.

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Clinics

General OPD

Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Eye, ENT, Orthopedics and Dental.

9 AM to 4 PM
Speciality Clinics

Infertility, Cancer Detection, Immunization & Well Baby, High Risk Newborn Follow-up, Asthma, Pediatric Nephrology, Pain Management etc.

2 PM to 4 PM
Registration Counter

Registration counter remains open for OPD services.

9 AM to 4 PM
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Diagnostics

LABORATORY

Sample Collection

Round the clock · 24 × 7

Phone: 08182 298006, 295604
Intercom Extension: 286

RADIOLOGY

Radiology Services

Round the clock · 24 × 7

Phone: 08182 298006, 295604
Intercom Extension: 296

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Blood Bank

AVAILABILITY 24 Hours · 365 Days
24×7

Blood Bank facilities are available in the hospital round the clock (24 × 7).

CONTACT 08182 298006, 295604 Intercom Extension Number – 280
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Indoor Treatment

All patients admitted in various wards of the hospital are treated as per the hospital policy.
Diet provided to all indoor patients.
Visitors are allowed only at notified visiting hours: 4 to 6 PM on all days, 10 AM–12 PM on Sundays and holidays.
Facility of free treatment for Economically Weaker Section (OPD – 10%, IPD – 10%).
Staff nurses are on duty round the clock in the wards.
Admitted patients should contact the staff nurse / Floor manager for any medical assistance they need.
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Miscellaneous Facilities

Wheel chairs and stretchers are available for non-ambulatory patients.
Ambulance available, on payment, round the clock.
Standby generator and Online UPS to cater to emergency services in case of breakdown of electricity.
Adequate drinking water and toilet facilities are available.
Cafeteria – 7 AM to 10 PM.
Pharmacy service is located on the ground floor and Casualty Block (24 hours, 365 days).
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Complaints & Suggestions

There may be occasions when our services may not be up to your expectations. Please do not hesitate to lodge your complaints with our MS.

Response Card & Suggestion Box

You may also fill up Response card and drop the same in the secure “Suggestion Box”.

The Hospital is a no smoking and no alcohol zone.
PATIENT-CENTRED CARE

Respecting Every Individual

At Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, we respect the individuals and their personal and unique needs. We expect that the observance of patients’ rights will support mutual cooperation and greater satisfaction for the patients and hospital staff alike.

PATIENT RIGHTS

As a patient, you have the right to:

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Know the name, identity and professional status of all the people providing services to you and to know the physician who is primarily responsible for your care.

02

Receive complete and current information concerning your diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in terms that you can understand.

03

An explanation is given which you can understand of any proposed procedure, drug or treatment; the possible benefits; the serious side effects, risks or drawbacks which are known; potential costs; problems related to recovery; and the likelihood of success. The explanation should also include discussion of alternative procedures or treatments.

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Accept or refuse any procedure, drug or treatment, and to be informed of the consequences of any such refusal. If there is conflict between you and your parents / guardian regarding your exercise of this right, you and parents / guardian may need to participate in conflict resolution procedure.

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Expect that all communications and records related to your care will be treated confidentially.

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Obtain supportive care, particularly in critical illness or terminal illness, in management of severe pain and in bereavement.

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Obtain consultation with another physician regarding your care. This consultation may result in additional cost to you or your family.

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Request consultation with the hospital Ethics Committee regarding ethical issues involved in your care.

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Be transferred to other facility at your request or when medically appropriate and legally permissible. You have a right to be given a complete explanation concerning the need for such transfer. The facility to which you will be transferred must first accept you as a patient.

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Know if your care involves research or experimental methods of treatment. You have the right to consent or refuse to participate.

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Examine your bills and receive an explanation of the charges regardless of the source of payment for your care.

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Be informed of any hospital policies, procedure rules & regulations applicable to your care.

PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Patient, it is your responsibility:

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To provide all personal and family health information needed to provide you with appropriate care. This includes reporting if you are in pain, or require pain relief.

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To participate to the best of your ability in making decisions about your medical treatment, and to comply with the agreed upon plan of care.

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To ask questions to your physician or other care providers when you do not understand any information or instructions.

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To inform your physician or other care provider if you desire a transfer of care to another physician, care giver or facility.

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To be considerate of others receiving and providing care.

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To comply with facility policies and procedures, including those regarding smoking, maintaining low noise level, and number of visitors.

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To accept financial responsibility for health care services and settle bills promptly.

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