The Veer Urgent & Critical Care Capability Index (VUCCI)

Introduction: A Data-Driven Approach to Triage

For a mapping project to be reliable, it must move beyond guesswork. We have designed a comprehensive Capability Index that goes far beyond a simple list of facilities. This is the exact tool we use to verify hospital readiness, ensuring transparency for the Bengaluru community.

Our framework is engineered to index capabilities for the 31 time-critical scenarios identified by the globally recognized IAED MPDS protocols. It is a precise instrument for gathering data on staffing, diagnostic tools, and specialized stabilization protocols.

1. General Hospital Information

  • Legal Hospital Name:
  • Registered Address:
  • Primary Triage/Emergency Contact:
  • NABH Accreditation Status: (Yes/No | Entry Level/Full)
  • 24/7 Ambulance Receiving Point: (Yes/No)

2. Clinical Specialist Availability (24/7)

Please indicate if the following personnel are Available In-house 24/7, On-call (<30 mins), or Not Available.

  • Emergency Medicine Physicians (MEM/MD):
  • Trauma/General Surgeons:
  • Neurosurgeons (Critical for Head Injury/Stroke):
  • Interventional Cardiologists:
  • Pediatric Specialists:
  • Obstetricians (OB/GYN):
  • Anesthesiologists:

3. Diagnostic & Stabilization Capabilities (24/7)

  • In-house Lab Services: (Yes/No)
  • Point-of-Care Testing (Troponin/ABG): (Can be done in <20 mins? Yes/No)
  • Radiology (24/7): X-Ray | CT Scan | MRI | Ultrasound
  • Blood Facility: (Licensed Blood Bank / Storage Center / No Facility)

4. Specialized Urgent Care Protocols

Please indicate the verified service level for the following:

  • Cardiac Care: 24/7 Cath Lab availability for Primary PCI (Angioplasty).
  • Stroke Care: Dedicated Stroke Protocol + 24/7 availability of Thrombolytic (clot-busting) medication (tPA/TNK).
  • Trauma: Designated Trauma Care Level (Level 1 / 2 / 3).
  • Toxicology: Availability of Polyvalent Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) and basic Antidotes.
  • Pediatrics: Separate Pediatric Triage/Ward and Neonatal ICU (NICU) availability.
  • Obstetrics: Ability to manage eclampsia or severe postpartum hemorrhage 24/7.

5. Critical Life-Support Equipment

Are the following functional and available in the Triage/ER area?

  • Defibrillators (AED/Manual):
  • Mechanical Ventilators (Static & Transport):
  • Crash Cart with Standard Emergency Drugs:
  • Central Oxygen Supply & Back-up:

Data Verification Disclaimer: > The Veer Capability Index is a record of a hospital’s self-reported and periodically verified infrastructure. While Veer Care Private Limited strives for 100% accuracy, hospital staffing and equipment status can change without notice. This index is intended for informational guidance and triage support; it does not constitute a guarantee of medical outcome or service availability at the time of arrival. In an extreme emergency, users are advised to connect with a Veer responder for the most current routing guidance.