Bhubaneswar: The state government Friday directed all collectors and revenue divisional commissioners (RDCs) to take stringent action against private clinical establishments violation of norms in the state.
“They (Collectors) should immediately inspect all private clinical establishments in their districts including private medical colleges and wherever dereliction of non-compliance was found, take immediate action necessary under the Clinical Establishment Act and Fire Safety Act,” said health secretary Arti Ahuja in a letter Friday.
“In view of the recent fire accident in SUM Hospital, which is currently under enquiry, it is necessary to take appropriate action under the existing laws and guidelines to ensure that such a situation does not reccur anywhere else,” she said.
The secretary said patient care should not be affected at all costs. “The Clinical Establishment Act amendment has been approved by the Legislative Assembly and is in the process of notification. I will communicate the Act and subsequently the rules for your action.”
The health secretary also reminded that a joint team of energy department and fire safety officers will examine all government health institutions and works department will ensure compliance of deficiencies within a month.
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