OPD Facility
At TN Shukla Eye Hospital in Jabalpur, we follow structured systematic protocol in all departments. Patient flow is defined very clearly; hence it is easy both for the patients and staff to do workups.
The patient undergoes a comprehensive eye examination. The procedure includes dilatation and other necessary tests, which are prescribed according to the condition of the patient’s eye. It may take 2 to 3 hours for a complete eye examination. Any patient who enters the hospital for the first time is called a new patient; any further visit by the same patient will be recorded as a review visit.
Registration
When new patients enter TN Shukla Eye Hospital in Jabalur for an eye check-up, they undergo the following procedures:
The patient gets the information card from the enquiry counter at the entrance of the hospital, completes the card, and returns it to the new registration counter. The patient’s details are entered in the computer. The patient is charged Rs. 500 as a consultation fee, payable at the new registration counter. The consultation fee is valid for 15 days from the day of last payment, within which time number of visits can be made without any further consultation fee. After 15 days, the patients will have to pay the consultation fee again.
Preliminary Vision Testing
The patient is sent with his case sheet for preliminary vision testing. After the preliminary vision test, the patient is escorted to the examination area. Finally, the doctor examines the patient. If the doctor suspects that the patient has any complication, the patient is sent to reference hospitals. If the patient has refractive error he is given a prescription for glasses or medicine.
If the patient has cataract he is sent to the counseling department with advise for surgery. The patient can clarify doubts regarding the surgery, facilities and charges. The patients willing for surgery are directed to the admission counter. Patients can reserve a date for surgery in the counseling department on any date that is convenient for them.
Review Patient
The patient is sent with his case sheet for preliminary vision testing. After the preliminary vision test, the patient is escorted to the examination area. Finally, the doctor examines the patient. If the doctor suspects that the patient has any complication, the patient is sent to reference hospitals. If the patient has refractive error he is given a prescription for glasses or medicine.
If the patient has cataract he is sent to the counseling department with advise for surgery. The patient can clarify doubts regarding the surgery, facilities and charges. The patients willing for surgery are directed to the admission counter. Patients can reserve a date for surgery in the counseling department on any date that is convenient for them.
Admission and Discharge Procedure
The date of surgery is confirmed according to the patient’s convenience. The patient may also decide, after consultation with the doctor, how long the postoperative stay should be. The length varies according to the surgery condition of the patient.
- When the patient is willing to undergo surgery, patient is counseled in the general counseling department.
- The patient is then directed to the admission counter where the full charge must be paid in advance.
- The patient gives consent for surgery at the time of admission. The inpatient record, continuation sheet and operation notes are attached to the patient’s case sheet. The patient is assigned a bed at the admission counter.
- The patient is sent to the Pre Surgical unit along with case sheet.
- After surgery, Counselor provide postoperative counselling.
- The patient is discharged as per the instructions given by the doctor.
- Discharge summary is given to the patient at the time of discharge. Review date is assigned for follow-up of the eye condition.
