Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack

MANUAL-1

Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

[Section-4 (1) (b) (i)]

1. Objectives/ Purpose of the public authority :

i) To conduct teaching activities in various approved fields, thrive for excellence in education, research and provide approved modern and advanced clinical services to cancer patients.

ii) To undertake Basic, Applied Research and Teaching in various fields of Oncology of highest standard as per norms and guide-lines of MCl/NMC.

iii) To produce quality trained man-power in various fields of Cancer including Medical Doctors, Para-Medics, Medical Physics and in all related fields of Oncology

iv) To collaborate with other similar institutes of repute to increase the standard of teaching, research and clinical service

v) To provide patient care in the form of both OPD and IPD services, Cancer screening, prevention and Community Oncology.

vi) To function as Nodal Institute for the state of Odisha for cancer care.

vii) To act as Regional Cancer Institute of the state.

viii) Training of peripheral doctors and paramedical staff.

2. Mission / Vision of the Public Authority :

Mission- As the apex cancer institute of the State Government, it is our aim to provide the best cancer care to our patient.

Vision – Redevelopment plan for expansion of AHPGIC, Cuttack

3. Brief History of the Public Authority and context of its formation :

Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack is a cancer care hospital in Cuttack,Odisha. Founded on 2^nd February 1981 as the Radiotherapy department of the SCB Medical College & Hospital in Cuttack. It was converted into an autonomous body on 24 April 1984.

“Regional Centre for cancer Research and Treatment Society, Cuttack” was named as Acharya Harihar Regional Centre for cancer Research and Treatment Society, Cuttack, approved by Government of Odisha, Health & Family Welfare Department Resolution No. M.E.II.M – 101/86/18359/H, Bhubaneswar , dated the 05^th May, 1987 and registered under the Registration of Societies act, 1860 on 04.06.1991 vide No. 19212/12 of 1991 -1992 after the great dedicated social worker Acharya Harihar, a disciple of Acharya Vinoba Bhabe , founder of the Bhudan Movement.

The Governing Body in its special meeting held on 11^th Jan 2019 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister, Health & Family welfare Department, Govt of Odisha resolved to rename the institution as Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer from Acharya Harihar Regional cancer Centre , elevating the institute to a National level Post Graduate Medical Institute as per the MCI guidelines , approved by the Govt. of Odisha , Health & Family Welfare Department Letter No. HFW- MEI- AHRCC- 0011-2019 3817 Dated 10.12.2020.

4. Duties of public authority :

i) To provide modern and advanced clinical services to cancer patients

ii) To provide for management and treatment of the cancer patients in its hospital

iii) To provide post-graduate and super specialization teaching and conduct of research in the field of Oncology and other allied sciences, including interdisciplinary fields of physical and biological sciences

iv) To design and extend general health care and preventive health services to the community

v) To organize cancer registry in the line with prescribed bodies both at national and international level

5. Main activities / functions of public authority :

To provide post-graduate and super specialization teaching and conduct of research in the field of Oncology and other allied sciences, including interdisciplinary fields of physical and biological sciences
To conduct new methods of medical education in order to arrive at satisfactory standard of such education as directed by MCI/NMC from time to time
To give training to teachersthe various courses of studies of the Institute and to conduct examinations or tests and lay down conditions in respect thereof
To hold examinations and grant titles in under-graduate and post-graduate medical education as may be prescribed by the affiliated University and /or competent body
To receive grants, gifts, donations including benefactions, bequests and transfers of properties, both movable and immovable, from donors, benefactors, testators, or transferors, as the case may be
To acquire, hold, manage and dispose of any property, movable or immovable including trust and endowment properties
To co-operate or collaborate with other Institutes, Universities or authorities within or outside India in conduct of research and higher education in the field of Oncology in the manner as may be prescribed
To create teaching, administrative, ministerial and other posts as are necessary for carrying out the functions of the Institute with prior concurrence of the Government
To provide for management and treatment of the cancer patients in its hospital
To provide modern and advanced clinical services to cancer patients
To design and extend general health care and preventive health services to the community
To conduct lectures, seminars, study groups, workshops, conferences in the domains related to cancer
To organize cancer registry in the line with prescribed bodies both at national and international level
To publish research papers, treatises, books, periodical, e-publications and other literature relating to the activities of the Institute
To do such other acts and things as may be necessary, incidental and conducive in furtherance of all or any of the objectives of the Institute.

6. List of services being provided by the public authority :

Radiation by advanced Radiotherapy machines like Linear Accelerator, CT Simulator and Brachytherapy

IPD services with enhanced Bed strength to 507
30 beded Day Care Centre for Chemotherapy
PET CT Scan, Digital Mammography, CT Scan, Ultra Sonography, Endoscopy, MRI, IHC, Colonoscopy, Colposcopy, CT guided biopsy, Molecular tests, X-ray with portable facility
24X7 hours Emergency services and Pathological investigations for cancer patients
Advanced Cancer surgeries and Laparoscopy surgeries in respect to Gynaecology services, Surgical Services and Head & Neck Services
Free supply of general and anti-cancer Drugs through NIRAMAYA
20 bedded ICU facility for cancer patients
Pain & Palliative Care by specialist Doctors on six days a week
Free diet to all Indoor patients
Aahar Centre for patient attendants inside the premises
Dharmasala for patient attendants
Telemedicine Counselling to patients of different districts
All Hospital services are Free of Cost except Cabin charges
Post Graduate & M.Ch. Medical Education Courses
DMLT, DRTT & COTT diploma courses
Hospital information and management systems
Hospital based cancer registries and Patterns of care and survival studies for cancer patients
Cancer screening by organization of health camps
Central Library and E-Library services

7. Address of the office:

Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, SCB Medical Road, Mangalabag, Medical College Post Office, Cuttack, Odisha – 753007

8. Office timings:

09.30AM. to 05.30PM.

About AHPGIC, Cuttack

This Institute of Cancer is governed by a Governing Body under the Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Odisha as per the rules and regulations of the Government of Odisha and its own Bye-laws. There is an Executive Committee chaired by the Secretary to Govt. of Odisha, Department of Health & FW to supervise the affairs of the society, issue directions and empower the Director as they deem proper to attain the over all objectives subject to the guidelines issued by the Governing Body. Besides, various Sub-committees are constituted as per the approval of the Governing Body.

The Tumour board of this institute is being held everyday just after the OPD-hour. Each cancer case is discussed in the board and treatment protocol is decided. A Medical Referral Committee consisting of the tumour board and two other members like the Superintendent and the HoD, Dept. of Surgery, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack decide about the outside state referral of the cancer cases. Many poor patients have been benefitted by way of getting relief from different sources such as Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, recently introduced Health Minister’s cancer patient fund and RAN scheme of the Govt.of India etc. Poor patients, BPL card holders and their families are treated free of cost.

The post-graduate course leading to MD (Radiotherapy) was continuing here since 1973, the 1st batch of which had successfully completed the course in 1975. There is a Library for the PG- students and the staff of this centre with about 260 books & 150 journals under the charge of a senior medical officer of this Institute. PG-Seminar and Symposia are being held at regular intervals. The doctors of this institute are being updated in their respective field of modern science & technology by attending symposia, Seminars, Workshops and conferences at national and international levels.

Air conditioners and cable-TV connections have been provided in the patient wards for comfort and entertainment.

Objectives:

(i) to conduct teaching activities in various approved fields, thrive for excellence in Education, research and provide approved modern and advanced clinical services to cancer patients.

(ii) to undertake Basic, Applied Research and Teaching in various fields of Oncology of highest standard as per norms and guide-lines of MCI/NMC.

(iii) to produce quality trained man-power in various fields of Cancer including Medical Doctors, Para-Medics, Medical Physics & etc. in all related fields of Oncology.

(iv) to collaborate with other similar institutes of repute to increase the standard of teaching, research and clinical service.

(v) to provide patient care in the form of both OPD and IPD services, Cancer screening, prevention and Community Oncology

(vi) to function as Nodal Institute for the state of Odisha for cancer care.

(vii) to act as Regional Cancer Institute of the state.