Following a letter by the Centre to all States on fire safety guidelines that need to be followed by hospitals during the summer, the State Health Department has directed all healthcare facilities to ensure all fire safety measures are in place.
In a recent circular, Health Commissioner Randeep D. has directed all healthcare facilities to ensure all safety guidelines are followed as the threat of fire incidents is high during the summer.
In his letter to Chief Secretaries of all States, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has requested them to direct the State Health Departments and the State Disaster Management Authorities to work in close collaboration to ensure that all hospitals conduct comprehensive fire safety and electrical load audits apart from fire NOC compliance.
