The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has issued fresh directions to all ESIC and ESIS hospitals across India regarding the revamped Medical Equipment Dashboard in the Dhanwantri system. The move aims to streamline inventory tracking, enhance transparency, and support efficient equipment management across ESI institutions.
Key Highlights of the Circular
- Over 500 New Equipment Items Added
The Dhanwantri system’s drop-down list of medical equipment has been significantly expanded. More than 500 new equipment items have been incorporated, providing hospitals a comprehensive and standardized list for data entry. - Mandatory Data Update for All ESI Institutions
All ESIC and ESIS Hospitals are required to update and maintain entries of all available equipment in Dhanwantri as per the revised list. Data accuracy and completeness are to be ensured by each institution. - Future Procurement Tracking
Equipment proposed for purchase in the upcoming financial year should be entered under the “Future Equipment Dashboard”, helping the Corporation plan and monitor procurement. - Reporting Missing Equipment Items
If any equipment listed in the ESIC equipment norms is available in an institution but not reflected in the updated drop-down list, the same must be reported to ESIC Headquarters via return email.
(Note: Instruments, small devices, or consumables are excluded.) - Availability of User Manual
A User Manual/Process Flow Document for data entry in the Dhanwantri Medical Equipment Dashboard has been provided to guide hospitals through the process.
Action Points for Institutions
| Stakeholder | Responsibility |
| Deans/Medical Superintendents | Ensure prompt updating and verification of all medical equipment data in Dhanwantri. |
| Regional Directors | Coordinate with DIMS of respective states to oversee and confirm data updation. |
| All ESI Hospitals | Regularly maintain, review, and update entries to reflect accurate real-time data. |
Objective of the Revamp
The upgraded Dhanwantri module is part of ESIC’s broader digital transformation strategy to:
- Create a centralized medical equipment database,
- Facilitate better monitoring of assets,
- Enable data-driven decision-making for future procurements, and
- Improve transparency and accountability within ESI healthcare facilities.
Conclusion
By directing all ESIC and ESIS hospitals to promptly update their medical equipment records, the Corporation underscores its commitment to digital modernization and effective resource management. The revamped Dashboard in Dhanwantri is expected to serve as a powerful tool in ensuring efficient utilization and lifecycle tracking of medical equipment across ESI institutions.