ICMR Releases 32 New Standard Treatment Workflows for Common and Serious Diseases
25 Jul 2024 • The ICMR, in partnership with NHA and WHO India, has launched 32 new Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) spanning specialties like cardiothoracic vascular surgery, pediatric cardiology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics.
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These complement the existing 125 STWs released from 2019 to 2022 across 23 specialties.
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The initiative aims to improve healthcare quality by promoting optimal treatment practices and rational drug use, aiming for consistent healthcare standards nationwide.
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Each brief, one-page document outlines essential actions for physicians, aiming to establish consistent healthcare standards across the country.
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"Standard protocols save lives and improve the quality of care. By incorporating these workflows into medical education from the beginning, we strengthen the foundation of our healthcare professionals. We also aim to disseminate these workflows to healthcare insurance companies, healthcare centers, central health systems, and medical professional bodies," said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary – DHR and DG ICMR.
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