Health Committee
The Health Committee is an important body in educational institutions, hospitals, and hostels. It is responsible for promoting, protecting, and maintaining the physical and mental health of students, staff, and residents. The committee ensures a safe, hygienic, and healthy environment.
Objectives
- Promote overall health and wellbeing
- Prevent diseases and health hazards
- Create health awareness among students
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation
- Provide timely medical care and first aid
Purpose
- Ensure overall health and well-being of students and staff
- Prevent communicable diseases
- Promote healthy lifestyle practices
- Provide timely medical support and referrals
Composition
- Principal (Chairperson)
- Medical Officer / Doctor
- Nursing Superintendent / Senior Nurse
- Faculty Members
- Student Representatives
- Hostel Warden
- Support Staff
Functions
1. Health Promotion Activities
- Conducts awareness programs on hygiene, nutrition, and mental health
- Promotes awareness of communicable and non-communicable diseases
2. Medical Care and First Aid
- Ensures availability of first aid
- Provides emergency care
- Coordinates hospital referrals
3. Health Screening
- Conducts periodic medical check-ups
- Screens for anaemia, BMI, vision, etc.
- Maintains health records
4. Disease Prevention
- Implements immunization programs
- Manages outbreak prevention (dengue, flu, etc.)
- Promotes infection control practices
5. Mental Health Support
- Identifies students with stress or anxiety
- Provides counselling and referrals
- Encourages yoga and stress management
6. Hygiene Monitoring
- Inspects cleanliness of campus and hostels
- Ensures safe drinking water and waste disposal
7. Nutrition Supervision
- Monitors hostel food quality
- Promotes balanced diet
8. Health Policies
- Frames health-related guidelines
- Advises administration on safety measures
Importance
- Early detection of health issues
- Reduces absenteeism
- Improves well-being
- Ensures a healthy learning environment
- Encourages healthy habits
Health Committee Members
| S.No | Name | Designation / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Jasintha S | Principal (Chairperson) |
| 2 | Prof. Deepa K | Vice Principal (Co-Chairperson) |
| 3 | Ms. Samundeswari R | Nursing Tutor (Committee Member) |
| 4 | Dr. Hemapriya | Team Leader |
| 5 | Ms. Nandhini, Ms. Nishanthini | Student Representatives (B.Sc Nursing – III Year) |
| 6 | Ms. Jamuna, Ms. Afrin | Student Representatives (B.Sc Nursing – II Year) |
| 7 | Ms. Nithila, Ms. Zerah Puthenpurakkal | Student Representatives (B.Sc Nursing – I Year) |