LaQshya (Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative) under NHM focuses on improving quality of care during:
- A Antenatal period with four ANC visits
- B Intrapartum and immediate postpartum period in labour rooms and maternity OTs ✓
- C Postnatal care over 42 days
- D Neonatal intensive care in SNCUs
Correct answer: B. Intrapartum and immediate postpartum period in labour rooms and maternity OTs
Explanation
LaQshya (Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative) was launched in 2017 under NHM to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths by improving quality of care during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum period in labour rooms and maternity operation theatres at public health facilities. It focuses on ensuring respectful maternity care, reducing maternal and perinatal mortality, and implementing standard protocols during delivery.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
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