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Website Link:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ ClinicalGuidanceonDiagnosisandManagementofDiabetesatCOVID19 PatientManagementfacility.pdf
MHA issues advisory on fire incidents in hospitals and nursing
homes
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued advisory to put in place a plan of action and ensure that no fire incident occurs in any of the health facilities, particularly COVID-19- dedicated centres both in the government and the private sector.
The States and UTs have been requested to conduct a detailed review with officials from the Health, Power, and Fire Departments and prepare a detailed plan of action to ensure that fire safety measures are in place in all hospitals and health facilities.
The States have been requested to issue directions to the officials concerned at various levels that health facilities should be visited by field level officials, internal wiring and availability of functional safety equipment as per fire safety guidelines examined, and necessary remedial action taken in case any deficiencies are found.
Saving every life is a priority, and it is critical to ensure that required support is provided to all health facilities managing COVID-19 by taking requisite actions in advance to avert any incident, which could hamper effective healthcare delivery to patients.
Website link:
https://covidwarriors.gov.in/ImportantDocs/Advisory_on_Hospital%204.5.21.pdf
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