AP Government Orders Mandatory Audit of C-Section Deliveries at Empanelled Hospitals
C-Section Audit
AP Govt makes audit mandatory for all C-sections under NTR Vaidya Scheme
Vijayawada: Following a recent review that flagged a high number of Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries at empanelled hospitals, the Andhra Pradesh government has made it mandatory to audit every C-section performed under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Scheme to curb unnecessary surgical procedures.
The move follows a recent review meeting in which Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav expressed concern over the rising number of C-section deliveries being carried out under the scheme. In response, the government has directed that C-sections be performed only when there is a clear medical necessity.
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Acting on the Minister's directions, Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust Chief Executive Officer (CEO) KVN Chakradhar Babu issued a circular mandating immediate compliance by all network hospitals.
Under the new guidelines, hospitals are required to perform C-sections only when health conditions of the mother or child medically warrant it, strictly adhering to Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and statutory norms. Facilities must maintain clear records detailing doctor observations, diagnostic test reports, and the specific clinical justifications that necessitated the surgery, reports TNIE.
The Trust and authorised health officials will conduct regular audits of C-section cases. Hospitals that fail to maintain proper records or are found violating the prescribed protocols will face strict penal action under the terms of their empanelment agreements.
In addition to the audit mechanism, the trust has made it mandatory for every beneficiary to possess an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number and maintain Electronic Health Records (EHR) before undergoing any medical procedure under the scheme.
Network hospitals have also been instructed to ensure that all attending doctors and healthcare professionals are registered with the Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR).
The Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust said all the new regulations have come into force with immediate effect. The move is expected to strengthen oversight of Caesarean deliveries under the state-funded health scheme.
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