In which year was the LaQshya program launched?

Appeared in: Punjab CHO - 2021

Explanation

The LaQshya program was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, in 2017.
Its full name is the Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative.
The primary objective is to improve the quality of care provided in labour rooms and maternity operation theatres to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths, morbidity, and stillbirths.
The program focuses on ensuring respectful maternity care and implementing evidence-based practices during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum periods.

Option A: The LaQshya program was not launched in 2015. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), launched in 2005, was a major ongoing maternal health program during this time.
Option B: The LaQshya program was not launched in 2016. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched in June 2016.
Option D: The LaQshya program was not launched in 2018. The Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy and the Midwifery Initiative were launched in 2018.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Launch date and key features of the LaQshya program as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses are central to LaQshya's success, as they are responsible for implementing quality protocols, ensuring respectful maternity care, and maintaining standards in the labour room.
Understanding LaQshya helps nurses align their practice with national quality standards, contributing to better patient outcomes and facility certification.
What if? If a nurse works in a facility not yet LaQshya-certified, their knowledge of the program's standards can help them identify gaps and advocate for improvements to initiate the certification process.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question about a national health program in India.
First, identify the key term in the question: 'LaQshya program' and the keyword 'launched'.
Recall the specific launch year for this Government of India initiative. These dates are important for community health nursing.
If unsure, try to associate the program with other major health initiatives. For example, PMSMA was launched in 2016, and LaQshya followed it.
Compare the recalled year with the given options.
Select the option that matches the correct launch year, which is 2017.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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