The computer department at the institute is equipped with a hardware, software and networking unit. The department is entrusted with the following activities
- Maintenance of network: CIP has an exhaustive Fiber Optic Network with Wi-Fi access across the institute’s premises which connects the entire institution and enables internet activities and information to make available for all departments including hostels.
- Internet Management: Two high speed leased lines (l0 Mbps from BSNL and 10 Mbps from Rail Tel) are available at CIP.
- National Knowledge Network (NKN) 100Mbps dedicated line to connect with all major educational institute of India for research and academic purpose.
- SUN Microsystems Cluster (Server): The server installed in the institution for Database Server requires complete management like creation of users, providing rights to them; periodic backups of data being accumulated on daily basis and providing inter connection at approved locations. It is also used for huge mathematical calculation within a few minutes. New additions include Altos server management and Procom server management which facilitates multiple CD search simultaneously. Recently the medical library at CIP has been equipped with 46 TB SAN storage server which can accumulate and process a significant volume of electronic data.
- CCTV Monitoring
- Education Programmes: Conduction of programme like CME (Continuing Medical Education) and CNE (Continuing Nursing Education) involve preparation of material in computer department.
- Research activities: Preparation of protocols of research, data sheet, analysis of data and manuscript for publication and transparencies, slides and power-point presentations.
- Software management: To ensure proper installation and working of all the existing software’s in the institute.
- Entrance examination works: CIP conducts an All India Entrance examination for admission to various courses annually which is managed electronically by the computer department. Application form is submitted electronically and admits cards are made available online. The examination results are generated on the same day using a fully computerized OMR reading system.
- Customized software management: CIP acquired customized software’s for official work in the process of making all official documentation simple and transparent. The database resides on the central server and to be maintained completely for smooth running of the software. A database administrator is required for assigning proper rights to the users of the software to prevent leakage of important official information and maintenance of backup database. CIP has been using various software’s for routine office works including salary management and keeping the establishment records of the hospital. A biometric attendance system is managed at the computer section for keeping the track of attendance of the employees.
- CIP Web site: To maintain and upgrade the site regularly to provide latest information on the web and to avoid RTI violation.
- The Department aims to provide statistical consultation and service to researchers, to impart training and academic teaching in biostatistical, computational and research methods. The department also involved in the application of Biostatistical methods, and to contribute the advancement and application of computer oriented statistical procedures to analyze data pertaining to mental health and neuro sciences. Moreover, it is aimed to co-ordinate and to standardize the collection of medical statistics and other relevant information at this institute.
- Statistical consultancy and advice, development of study design and protocol for hospital and community based studies and use of statistical methods
- Training in statistical computing, use of statistics packages like SPSS, R etc.,
- Application of advanced statistical methods in mental health research.