MoH&FW Launched NQAS Assessment for AAMs, IPHS Compliance Dashboard & Spot Food

Current Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) recently launched several initiatives to improve healthcare quality and business operations in India:

• National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) Assessment for Ayushman Bharat Arogya Kendras (AAMs): This virtual assessment program will evaluate public health facilities against NQAS criteria to ensure they meet quality standards.
• IPHS Compliance Dashboard: This digital platform provides real-time monitoring of public health facilities' compliance with the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines. It uses the Open Data Kit (ODK) for data collection and analysis, allowing authorities to identify areas for improvement.
• Spot Food License Initiative: This initiative, launched through the Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS), simplifies business operations by enabling instant issuance of licenses and registrations for food vendors.

Question:

1 The IPHS Compliance Dashboard utilizes which technology for data collection and analysis?

• A) National Health Portal (NHP)
• B) Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS)
• C) Arogya Setu App
• D) Open Data Kit (ODK)

Answer: D) This digital platform provides real-time monitoring of public health facilities' compliance with the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines. It uses the Open Data Kit (ODK) for data collection and analysis, allowing authorities to identify areas for improvement.