Kayakalp Award – Second Place

 

 

Kayakalp Award

The Kayakalp Award is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, instituted to recognize public hospitals and healthcare institutions that demonstrate excellence in cleanliness, sanitation, waste management, infection prevention and control, and maintenance of healthcare facilities.

In Kerala, the award is implemented under the leadership of the State Health Department, recognizing healthcare institutions that demonstrate high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.

Key Features of the Kayakalp Award

  • Objective: To promote and ensure a clean, hygienic and safe environment in public healthcare institutions.
  • Launch: The national Kayakalp initiative was launched on 15 May 2015.
  • Assessment Criteria: Healthcare institutions are assessed on various aspects, including sanitation and hygiene, biomedical waste management, infection prevention and control, cleanliness, and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities.
  • Categories: Awards are presented across different categories of public healthcare institutions, including District Hospitals, Taluk Hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs).