An initiative for zero preventable maternal and neonatal deaths is called.

MP CHO - 2022

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Appeared in: MP CHO - 2022

Explanation

The Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) initiative was launched by the Indian government with the specific aim to end all preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
Its core principle is to provide assured, dignified, respectful, and quality healthcare at no cost to every woman and newborn visiting a public health facility.
A key feature of SUMAN is its 'zero tolerance' policy for the denial of services, ensuring that all entitled care is provided.
The scheme covers services like at least four antenatal check-ups, iron-folic acid supplementation, Tetanus-Diphtheria injection, and six home-based newborn care visits.

Option A: Nikshay is a health initiative related to Tuberculosis (TB), not maternal and neonatal health.
Option C: The Muskan initiative focuses on improving the quality of care and ensuring child-friendly services in the pediatric departments of public health facilities. While it relates to child health, its primary goal is not the prevention of neonatal deaths at birth.
Option D: RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program) is India's program to control and eliminate Tuberculosis. It is unrelated to maternal and neonatal mortality.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain National Health Programs in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses are central to the success of the Suman initiative. They are responsible for identifying eligible beneficiaries, providing respectful maternity care, ensuring patients are aware of their entitlements, and facilitating access to all free services.
As patient advocates, nurses must ensure that no mother or newborn is denied care, upholding the 'zero tolerance' principle of the scheme.
What if? If a nurse finds that a family was charged for blood transfusion during a C-section at a public facility, the nurse must immediately report the incident to the hospital's grievance redressal officer or the facility in-charge. This action is crucial for enforcing the no-cost provision of the Suman scheme and ensuring patient rights.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key phrase in the question: 'zero preventable maternal and neonatal deaths'. This is the specific goal you need to match with a program.
Next, analyze the options provided, which are all names of different Indian government health initiatives.
Recall the primary objective of each program. 'Suman' is an acronym for 'Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan', which translates to 'Safe Motherhood Assurance'. This name itself strongly hints at its purpose.
Systematically eliminate the incorrect options. 'Nikshay' and 'RNTCP' are well-known programs for Tuberculosis. 'Muskan' is related to child-friendly services.
By elimination and direct recall, you can confidently select 'Suman' as the initiative specifically designed to prevent maternal and neonatal deaths.

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