Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers

Records
Maintenance of correct data is most essential element of a sound information
system. Reliability of data depends upon the staff that is involved in management
of people being treated and meticulously records the findings. Regular updating of
records is very important.
The following three records are to be maintained at PHC and sub – centre level
under simplified information system :
1. Patient Card – L. F. 01
2. Treatment Record – L. F. 02
3. MDT Drug Stock Register – L. F. 03
1. Patient Card ( L. F. 01 )
• Patient Card – L. F. 01 is to be filled for newly detected Leprosy cases and
to keep record of the patient’s treatment.
• Initially, Patient Card will be prepared by Medical Officer at the PHC,
where the patient has been diagnosed.
• The Medical Officer will then put his signature on the card and initiate anti –
Leprosy treatment with first dose of MDT.
• Then, the same card should be sent to concerned sub – centre from where
the patient can take subsequent doses.
• This card will be maintained at sub – centre, where the MPHW or FHW will
enter dates of subsequent monthly doses collected by the patient till the last
dose required.
• Every month MPHW / FHW will ensure updating of treatment register at PHC
on their next visit for any purpose.
• Then, MPHW / FHW will discharge the patient ( RFT ) on due date of
discharge and record accordingly.
• After achieving the end status ( RFT ), the MPHW / FHW should put his /
her signature on the Patient Card and retain the same at the sub –
centre for future reference.
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