SOP for Antenatal Ultrasound Services – PCPNDT Compliance (Odisha)

📝 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

For Antenatal Ultrasound Services – PCPNDT Compliance (Odisha)

1. Objective

To ensure ethical, legal, and standardized practice of antenatal ultrasound in compliance with the PCPNDT Act and Odisha Health Department guidelines.

2. Scope

Applicable to all registered ultrasound centers, radiologists, sonologists, and support staff involved in antenatal USG services.

3. Pre-USG Protocol

• ✅ Verification of Pregnancy
• Confirmed by prescription from a registered medical practitioner (RMP)
• Must include gestational age and indication for USG
• ✅ Photo ID Proof Collection
• Acceptable IDs: Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card, Driving License, or Government-issued ID
• Photocopy to be attached with Form F
• ID number to be recorded in Form F
• ✅ Form F Completion
• Must be filled before the ultrasound
• Signed by both the pregnant woman and the radiologist
• Ensure all fields are complete, especially:
• Address
• Age
• Gravida/Para
• Indication for USG
• Declaration of non-disclosure of sex

4. During USG

• Only medically indicated scans to be performed
• No disclosure or suggestion of fetal sex
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct

5. Post-USG Documentation

• Form F to be filed and stored securely
• Daily record register to be updated
• Monthly reports to be submitted to the District Appropriate Authority

6. Audit & Compliance

• Internal audit every 3 months
• Random verification of Form F and ID proof
• Staff sensitization on PCPNDT provisions

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✅ Antenatal USG Compliance Checklist

Step	Requirement	Status
1	Prescription from RMP	☐
2	Photo ID proof collected	☐
3	Form F filled before USG	☐
4	Form F signed by patient & radiologist	☐
5	No sex disclosure	☐
6	Daily register updated	☐
7	Monthly report submitted	☐
8	ID proof attached to Form F	☐