The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a dedicated mobile application to support and streamline the clinical workflow of Community Health Officers (CHOs) across the country. The app was developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
About Application
- The app serves as a comprehensive clinical decision-support and job-aid tool for CHOs deployed at Sub-Centre Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (SC-AAMs).
- It has been designed in alignment with the expanded range of 12 service packages under Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).
- IT provides structured clinical workflows functioning as quick-reference checklists for managing outpatient services at SC-AAMs, offering step-by-step guidance on patient assessment, including history taking, physical examination, and relevant diagnostic tests based on presenting complaints.
- It also enables CHOs to promptly identify cases requiring immediate referral to higher-level emergency care facilities.
- IT integrates patient registration, Electronic Health Records (EHR), teleconsultation support, diagnostic reporting, and follow-up tracking.
- It also allows seamless integration with existing national digital health platforms, ensuring continuity of care and improved health outcomes.