AIIMS Raipur has introduced AUSHADHI-ER, an in-house developed web-based digital drug tracking system for its Emergency Department, enabling real-time inventory monitoring, automated workflows, and enhanced transparency to ensure critical medicines are always available during high-pressure situations.
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Developed under AIIMS Raipur’s SRIJAN innovation programme by doctors Dr. Roshan Mathew and Dr. Naman Agrawal, with conceptualization by Dr. Debendra Kumar Tripathy, AUSHADHI-ER replaces manual paper registers with a digital platform for precise drug stock tracking. This initiative improves patient safety, reduces errors in emergencies, and sets a new standard for tech-driven efficiency in public hospitals. Future expansions include tracking medical consumables and deployment in areas like the Trauma ICU and Emergency OT.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur has taken a significant step toward modernizing emergency care with the launch of AUSHADHI-ER, a cutting-edge digital drug tracking and inventory management system tailored for its Emergency Department. This innovative tool promises to bring real-time visibility and automation to drug stock management, addressing long-standing challenges in high-stakes medical environments.
AUSHADHI-ER is a web-based platform that provides continuous digital monitoring of drug inventories, allowing clinical teams to track usage instantly and eliminate discrepancies that often arise during chaotic emergencies. By automating processes previously handled through cumbersome manual registers, the system streamlines workflows, ensures optimal stock levels, and enhances overall operational efficiency.
The project emerged from AIIMS Raipur’s in-house innovation initiative, SRIJAN, which encourages practical, technology-enabled solutions to everyday hospital challenges. It was conceptualized by Dr. Debendra Kumar Tripathy and brought to life by Dr. Roshan Mathew and Dr. Naman Agrawal, demonstrating how frontline clinicians can drive meaningful digital transformations.
In emergency settings, where split-second decisions can save lives, accurate and timely access to medicines is paramount. AUSHADHI-ER directly tackles this by fostering greater transparency, minimizing stockouts or overstocking, and bolstering patient safety. As a fully indigenous solution, it exemplifies cost-effective innovation in India’s public healthcare sector.
Looking ahead, the institute plans to evolve the system further: Incorporating tracking for medical consumables and extending deployment to other critical areas such as the Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) and Emergency Operation Theatre. This scalability highlights AIIMS Raipur’s commitment to broader institutional improvements.
The launch aligns with the hospital’s recent advancements, including the installation of central India’s first government robotic surgery system, ‘Dev Hast’, and collaborations like the MoU with Bilaspur’s super-speciality hospital for enhanced telemedicine and training.
As public hospitals increasingly adopt digital tools to handle rising patient loads, initiatives like AUSHADHI-ER could inspire similar reforms nationwide, paving the way for more resilient and responsive emergency care systems.
“AUSHADHI-ER translates frontline clinical needs into scalable digital solutions Such innovations improve transparency and patient safety, setting a benchmark for technology-driven improvements in public healthcare.”
By
HB Team
