Mongsenyimti, September 16 (MTNews): A National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) knowledge exchange program organized by Nagaland Health Project with participants from Wokha, Longleng, Zunheboto, Tuensang and Mokokchung Districts was held on Friday at PHC Mongsenyimti, Mokokchung. PHC Mongsenyimti was awarded NQAS certification under PHC category in the month of July 2022.
Dr.Limatula Aier, Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung, delivered the opening remark for the programme.
Dr. Thomas Keppen, Deputy Director, DH&FW Kohima while delivering an “Introduction to knowledge exchange on NQAS” enlightened the participants on the definition of quality and why it is needed in a health centre.
He made an important note on the purpose of knowledge exchange program, that NHP envisions such programs to create opportunities for gross learning among different facilities and to facilitate in improving facilities throughout the state.
Dr.Maongkala, MO PHC Mongsenyimti, presented a detailed account on PHC Mongsenyimti’s journey to NQAS. She highlighted in her presentation the important role of staff co-operation and collaboration coupled with the relentless support from the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Mokokchung, the supportive and active role of Quality Manager of the district, the infrastructural development aided/funded by Nagaland Health Project, the support provided by the HCMC, MLA and active participation/contribution by the community of Mongsenyimti village that paved the way towards NQAS certification.
She imparted to the participants three key determinants that a facility must possess before pushing forward for certification; namely, good infrastructure, community participation and proper documentation. Besides the key factors, she added on the protocols and procedures to be followed according to the need of the facility, productive work division among the staff and self assessment on the areas of concern.
A question and answer session was carried out among the participants of the program and observation of the Primary Health Centre was made, followed by feedback from the participating districts.
The program was chaired by Pukhato Wotsa, NHP and a vote of thanks was delivered by Achum Patton, NHP.