Srinagar, 03-01-2024 : The Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital, one of Kashmir’s major tertiary care facilities, has witnessed a marginal decline in its gross death rate, according to data from the Health and Medical Education Department (H&MED).
As of November 30, 2023, a total of 72,795 patients were admitted to SMHS Hospital in the 2023–24 fiscal year, with 2095 reported deaths during this period. Among these deaths, 295 patients were brought to the hospital dead, while 838 deaths occurred within the hospital.
Comparing these figures to the previous year (2022–23) when there were 3,218 reported deaths out of 109,202 admissions, the gross death rate for 2022–23 was 2.98. In contrast, the gross death rate for the ongoing year, 2023–2024, has slightly declined to 2.87.
An official spokesperson from the HMED emphasized that the percentage of deaths per inpatient department (IPD) figures is within the normal range and not alarming. Various factors contributing to these numbers, including case complexity, underlying health conditions, and external factors beyond the hospital’s control, were highlighted. The SMHS Hospital, being a tertiary care facility, often receives critical patients referred from other places.
The spokesperson mentioned that the hospital administration has made efforts to enhance critical care capabilities by procuring 156 ventilators over the last three years. Additionally, causality wards, both surgical and medical, have been upgraded. The hospital provides comprehensive radiological investigations 24×7, including CT, USG, Doppler, and other high-end services.
Addressing concerns raised by former Union Minister and Congress leader Saifuddin Soz about the perceived high number of deaths, the spokesperson emphasized the importance of considering multiple factors influencing these statistics. The hospital remains committed to providing quality care in a challenging healthcare environment.
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