PUNE: Greater than a month-and-a-half after the Maharashtra public well being division really helpful the switch of Dr Sunil Patil, medical superintendent of Regional Psychological Hospital (RMH), Yerawada, no motion has been taken, elevating considerations over the administration of the hospital.
No motion taken after public well being division really helpful switch of medical superintendent of Regional Psychological Hospital in Yerawada month-and-a-half in the past. (HT FILE)
“Furthermore, Dr Patil is currently on leave. In his absence, Dr Srinivas Kolod from the district civil surgeon cadre has been assigned the charge, which should be continued. The deputy director, health services, Pune, has recommended the transfer of Dr Patil to the paediatric specialty cadre, stating that his transfer is essential for patient welfare. Besides, he (Dr Patil) was temporarily given the post of medical superintendent, RMH, Pune on August 30, 2024 by changing his cadre,” Dr Solankhe wrote in his letter to the well being secretary, Dr Vinayak, a duplicate of which has been seen by Hindustan Instances.
In the meantime, a parallel inquiry was initiated in January this yr in opposition to Dr Patil by the deputy director of well being providers, Pune, after allegations of corruption surfaced. The investigation report was submitted on March 12 stating large monetary irregularities, human rights’ violations, and affected person neglect at RMH. Dr Patil, whereas serving because the medical superintendent of RMH, made all choices in his personal curiosity with out contemplating the rights and welfare of sufferers. His actions had been discovered to violate human rights and the Psychological Healthcare Act 2017. It was revealed that over ₹1.24 crore in authorities funds was misused, affecting vital providers comparable to affected person care, sanitation, and meals provide, the investigation report learn.
A senior well being official, on situation of anonymity, stated, “The committee’s findings were clear—Dr Patil’s continuation as superintendent is detrimental to the hospital and its patients. Yet, despite all recommendations, the file remains stuck in the bureaucratic maze. This delay is unacceptable.”
Regardless of repeated makes an attempt, Dr Vinayak, couldn’t be reached for remark.