NEW DELHI: Delhi government on Thursday issued an order for hospitals and clinics in the national capital, directing them to remain functional and ensure treatment of non-coronavirus and critical patients. Non-compliance will attract serious action, the state government order stated.
The order was issued for all hospitals and clinics, especially those in the private sector. They were directed to keep the institutions open and ensure that anyone needing any essential critical services, including dialysis, blood transfusion, chemotherapy and institutional deliveries, is not denied such service.
“Non-compliance will be viewed seriously and action as per provisions of law, including cancellation of the registration of the defaulter hospital or nursing home, will be initiated without further notice,” states the order.
It follows a guidance note issued by the Union health ministry recently with regard to continuity of essential services. The health ministry order said priority needs to be accorded to the care of pregnant women, infants and children under five, those on treatment for chronic diseases and those requiring treatment for dialysis among others.
Dr Vinay Aggarwal, past national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), said he supported the state government’s move.
“Hospitals and nursing home must continue functioning. However, I must add that the authorities should re-think the policy of sealing the nursing home if a patient admitted there tests positive for Covid-19,” he added.
Many patients have been complaining about denial of treatment by private hospitals and their insistence on getting Covid-19 testing done. But both the state and the Centre have stated Covid-19 testing shouldn’t be a pre-requisite to seeking treatment, especially when the patient is seriously ill.
Many patients suffering from Covid-19 have also complained about denial of admission by private hospitals. “Covid-19 designated hospitals cannot deny treatment to the severely ill patients. Government is on its toes to ensure speedy resolution to all such complaints,” said a health official.
He added that in-house dialysis facility exclusively for Covid-19 patients has been started at Lok Nayak hospital and it will remain operational 24x7.
In the wake of rising number of Covid-19 cases, Delhi government on Thursday notified two private hospitals, 120-bedded Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital and 100-bedded Maha Durga Charitable Trust Hospital, as Covid-19 hospitals where confirmed and suspected coronavirus patients can be admitted.
With this, the number of designated hospitals for Covid-19 in the state has now reached six.
The order was issued for all hospitals and clinics, especially those in the private sector. They were directed to keep the institutions open and ensure that anyone needing any essential critical services, including dialysis, blood transfusion, chemotherapy and institutional deliveries, is not denied such service.
“Non-compliance will be viewed seriously and action as per provisions of law, including cancellation of the registration of the defaulter hospital or nursing home, will be initiated without further notice,” states the order.
It follows a guidance note issued by the Union health ministry recently with regard to continuity of essential services. The health ministry order said priority needs to be accorded to the care of pregnant women, infants and children under five, those on treatment for chronic diseases and those requiring treatment for dialysis among others.
Dr Vinay Aggarwal, past national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), said he supported the state government’s move.
“Hospitals and nursing home must continue functioning. However, I must add that the authorities should re-think the policy of sealing the nursing home if a patient admitted there tests positive for Covid-19,” he added.
Many patients have been complaining about denial of treatment by private hospitals and their insistence on getting Covid-19 testing done. But both the state and the Centre have stated Covid-19 testing shouldn’t be a pre-requisite to seeking treatment, especially when the patient is seriously ill.
Many patients suffering from Covid-19 have also complained about denial of admission by private hospitals. “Covid-19 designated hospitals cannot deny treatment to the severely ill patients. Government is on its toes to ensure speedy resolution to all such complaints,” said a health official.
He added that in-house dialysis facility exclusively for Covid-19 patients has been started at Lok Nayak hospital and it will remain operational 24x7.
In the wake of rising number of Covid-19 cases, Delhi government on Thursday notified two private hospitals, 120-bedded Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital and 100-bedded Maha Durga Charitable Trust Hospital, as Covid-19 hospitals where confirmed and suspected coronavirus patients can be admitted.
With this, the number of designated hospitals for Covid-19 in the state has now reached six.
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