The Initiative will Upgrade Seamless and Secure Digital Registration of patients/ Medical Records
SNS KASHMIR
BARAMULLA, APRIL,, 30:
In order to ensure the Digitization of medical records and patient registration in Health Institutions, Government Medical College Baramulla is all set launch Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) tomorrow on 1st May 2023 at 11:00 A.M.
According to a notification issued,
GMC Baramulla has taken the lead in the digitizing patient registration and medical record under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) with the launch of the “Scan and Share” patient registration method tomorrow. It stated that this unique and innovative approach allows for seamless and secure digital registration of patient enthusiasm for the new initiative and highlighted the benefits of using technology in healthcare and how it would enhance the patients’ experience by reducing unnecessary waiting times and making access to medical records quick and easy.
Pertinently, this launch marks an important milestone for GMC Baramulla and the ABDM and is expected that the initiative will have a positive impact on the healthcare sector in the region.
The “Scan and Share” method involves using a QR code provided by the hospital which is scanned using ABDM enabled apps like Aarogya Setu, ABDM app and PayTM from the patients’ mobile phone that automatically generated a token at the registration counter against the patients name besides uploading their medical records onto a centralized server. The patient receives an OPD ticket against the token number while its displayed over a screen in the waiting area.
Speaking with regard to the initiative, the concerned functionaries of GMC Baramulla have asserted that the launch of this new method is a significant step towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in GMC Baramulla and supports the administration’s vision of making healthcare more affordable and accessible to all.