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13 NOV 2026 5:22PM by PIB Raipur
In a significant step towards modernising healthcare services, Hirri Mines Hospital, associated with Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre (JLNH&RC), Bhilai, has initiated the implementation of the eSushrut Hospital Management Information System (HMIS), further strengthening the digital healthcare infrastructure of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)-Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP).
The initiative is being implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), with technical support and coordination from its Project Management Unit (PMU) at BSP, in association with JLNH&RC.
The initiative is being undertaken under the guidance of Dr Sambita Panda, Chief Medical Officer-in-Charge and Head of Medical Services. Shri Sanjay Kumar, General Manager-in-Charge (Medical and Health Services), is playing a key role in coordinating and facilitating its implementation. Deputy Chief Medical Officers Dr Gurmeet Singh and Dr Amit Agarwal have also contributed significantly to the development of various HMIS modules in coordination with C-DAC.
The eSushrut system covers key hospital services, including the Outpatient Department (OPD) Doctor Desk, Pharmacy, Service Area and Injection Room. Its implementation is expected to streamline hospital operations, strengthen coordination among departments and improve patient convenience.
The system has also been integrated with BSP's Swasthya Mitra mobile application, enabling patients to access OPD prescriptions, prescribed medicines and laboratory investigation details through their mobile phones. Patients will also be able to view reports of investigations conducted at the Sector 9 Laboratory through the application, reducing their dependence on physical prescriptions and printed reports.
Earlier, individual Quick Response (QR) codes were introduced for employees to facilitate convenient digital access to their medical identification details. The implementation of eSushrut HMIS at Hirri Mines Hospital marks another significant milestone in BSP's ongoing efforts to digitise healthcare services. The initiative reflects SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant's commitment to leveraging modern technology to provide efficient, accessible, transparent and patient-centric healthcare services.
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