As a safety measure and to ensure robust infection control practices at the workplace, all Central Government hospital health workers are now required to remove all types of jewellery below the elbow while on duty. They have also been directed to restrict the use of mobile phones in patient areas and critical zones including ICUs, HDUs, post-operative wards and operation rooms.
The one-page direction issued by the Health Ministry recently stated that the measures are being brought in to ensure the safety and well-being of both patients and staff and ensure infection control practices.”
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