In a significant advancement for military healthcare infrastructure, Command Hospital Southern Command Pune has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Central Kitchen and Mechanical Laundry Services, becoming the first hospital under the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to achieve this distinction.
Facilitated by Novo Star Management Systems Solutions India Pvt Ltd, the certification recognises adherence to globally accepted standards in quality management, operational efficiency, hygiene, and patient-centric support services. In addition, the hospital’s Central Kitchen has secured food safety certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), reinforcing its commitment to delivering safe, hygienic, and nutritionally balanced meals tailored to patient needs.
The Central Kitchen plays a critical role in patient care by ensuring the planning, preparation, and distribution of diet-specific meals aligned with prescribed medical requirements. Meanwhile, the Mechanical Laundry facility supports infection prevention protocols through scientifically managed linen processing, adhering to stringent hospital hygiene standards.
This milestone follows closely on the hospital’s recent recognition with the prestigious Raksha Mantri Trophy (RMT), highlighting its leadership in institutional best practices within the defence healthcare ecosystem.
Together, these accolades underscore the hospital’s continued focus on integrating quality systems into non-clinical operations, an increasingly vital component of modern healthcare delivery. By elevating support services to global standards, the institution is enhancing overall patient outcomes, operational reliability, and infection control measures.
The achievement reflects the coordinated efforts and professionalism of the hospital’s medical and support staff in advancing healthcare services for soldiers, veterans, and their families. It also signals a broader shift within India’s military healthcare system toward structured quality frameworks and continuous improvement.
As healthcare systems globally place greater emphasis on holistic patient care, the recognition positions Command Hospital Southern Command Pune as a benchmark for integrating operational excellence with clinical services in high-dependency environments.
