2 panels formed to ensure safe environment at MGM

Aug 30, 2024, 04:33 IST

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2 panels formed to ensure safe environment at MGM

Indore: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Medical College has taken steps to ensure a safe environment for its medical staff and patients by establishing two new committees.
“In compliance with govt guidelines and Supreme Court mandates, the college has formed a Hospital Safety Committee and a Violence Prevention Committee, each comprising 35 members,” dean Dr Sanjay Dixit said.He added that these committees include representatives from all associated hospitals, heads of departments, local police officials, and security and housekeeping managers. The goal is to implement a comprehensive set of safety measures across the institution. Dr Dixit emphasised on the college's commitment to adhering to the govt's nine-point directive aimed at enhancing hospital security. "We have established these committees to create a safe environment for our medical staff and patients," he said.

In addition to the committees, the college administration has implemented stricter regulations for patient attendants and introduced mandatory night rounds to further bolster security. Pankaj Jain, director of hospital administration, public health and medical education, has instructed all deans, regional health directors, chief medical health officers, and civil surgeons to comply with these directives and submit a detailed report within five days.

Chief secretary Veera Rana on Thursday conducted a video conference with divisional commissioners, IGs, collectors and superintendents of police across the state to review security measures in medical institutions.
She directed officials to ensure foolproof security arrangements for doctors, paramedical staff and patients in all medical institutions. She instructed that adequate surveillance and security arrangements be ensured in all medical institutions. There should be ample availability of CCTV cameras, access control systems, and security personnel. No negligence or indifference should be tolerated in security matters.
Rana emphasised on the need for continuous security in healthcare institutions with a high footfall of patients and their relatives.

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