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Festivals Ahead: Hospitals Ordered to Reserve Beds
17 Oct
Summary
- Hospitals must reserve beds for emergencies during festivals.
- Senior officials are forbidden to leave headquarters without approval.
- Medical facilities must ensure adequate medicine and consumable stocks.
Hospitals throughout the state have received directives to allocate reserved beds for emergency cases during the upcoming festival season. Specialist doctors are also mandated to be on duty to manage potential patient influx.
Senior health officials are prohibited from leaving their headquarters without prior authorization, ensuring their availability for any unforeseen circumstances. The directive also emphasizes the need to keep ambulances and medical staff on standby.
Furthermore, hospital administrators are instructed to ensure adequate quantities of medicines and medical consumables are stocked. This preparation is crucial due to the expected increase in outpatient department (OPD) footfall following the festivals, which typically span October 17 to October 20.
