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Varanasi Hospitals Face Surprise Inspection Over Conditions
29 Mar
Summary
- DM inspected three hospitals, issuing directives for repairs and cleanliness.
- Staff deployment, toilet repairs, and water leakage issues were addressed.
- Under-construction medical college progress was also reviewed.
District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar initiated a surprise inspection on Saturday, visiting SSPG Divisional Hospital, Women's District Hospital, and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Govt District Hospital in Varanasi. During his visits, Kumar reviewed the operational systems and issued critical directives to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), and attending doctors.
At Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Govt District Hospital, specific instructions were given for immediate repairs to a toilet in the CT scan building and to fix a persistent water leakage. The DM emphasized improved cleanliness arrangements and directed that repairs be managed through outsourcing, including appointing a plumber and technician. He also urged the pharmacist to ensure stretchers are readily available and properly stationed.
Further inspections covered the Trauma Centre's emergency ward, operation theatre, and dialysis unit, with directives for thorough cleaning and sanitization. The progress of the under-construction medical college at the same hospital was also assessed. At SSPG Divisional Hospital and Govt Women's Hospital, the DM reviewed the functioning of essential medical equipment like incubators and autoclaves, ensuring all facilities were up to standard.
