ESIC Sanath Nagar becomes model for modern public healthcare

Public hospital becomes a national model

ESIC Sanath Nagar becomes model for modern public healthcare: The ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, is no longer just a regional health institution. It has turned into a national-level benchmark for public healthcare and medical education. Backed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, this institution now stands out for its quality care, technology integration, and vast infrastructure. It is a powerful example of how government-backed initiatives can create world-class services.

The hospital caters to over 72 lakh beneficiaries, showing how impactful public infrastructure can be when managed well. With facilities that match private hospitals, it reflects the Modi government’s 11-year effort to upgrade healthcare through innovation and planning.

Impressive infrastructure and reach

Spread across 21 acres, the campus still has room to grow with 11 more acres reserved for expansion. It already has two super-specialty hospitals with a total of 1,044 beds, including 159 ICU beds.

Services include 24×7 emergency care, dialysis, and 10 modular operation theatres. On any typical day, the hospital sees over 3,200 OPD patients and admits more than 200 in-patients. This large-scale capacity highlights how the institution balances both quantity and quality of care.

Recognized achievements and certifications

Since 2019, the hospital has been awarded the title of Best Performing ESIC Hospital in the 500+ beds category. It’s also proudly certified with:

• NABH accreditation (including its blood bank),
• NABL Entry Level certification, and
• ISO standards compliance.

These recognitions are not just badges—they show the hospital’s commitment to standardized, safe, and reliable healthcare.

Advanced medical care and specialties

The hospital performs complex procedures across disciplines:

• In Cardiology and CTVS, surgeries like TAVI, CABG, and device closures are routine.
• Nephrology and Urology units handle live and cadaveric kidney transplants, while offering continuous dialysis.
• Neurosurgery includes rare procedures like awake craniotomies and stereotactic biopsies.

Even specialties like oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics maintain mortality rates below national averages. The fully functional Cardiac and Neuro Rehab units also make recovery more effective.

Smart diagnostics and digital transformation

Diagnostics have moved to paperless systems using PACS, LIS, and Dhanwantri HER—a hospital ERP tool. Advanced lab techniques like PCR, Immuno-Histochemistry, and Molecular Biology are used regularly, especially in cancer diagnosis.

This smart setup reduces wait times and errors, improving the patient journey.

Technology-driven patient support

The hospital is not just smart inside—it reaches homes too. Patients can now access:

• Home delivery of medicines
• Home sample collections
• Online consultations via the AAA+ app
• 5G ambulance services for faster emergency responses

This shows a clear shift towards technology-supported patient convenience.

Strong governance and patient focus

With a focus on infection control, medication safety, and fall prevention, the hospital strictly follows standard operating procedures (SOPs). There’s also a robust grievance redressal system and ongoing training for medical staff.

This culture ensures continuous quality improvement, which is vital for trust in public health.

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