Saturday, 01 JUNE 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The Government Doon Medical College (GDMC) Hospital administration intends to make fire safety plans in the hospital premises. The decision was taken in response to the fire safety advisory issued by the State Health department recently. Stating this, the medical superintendent at GDMC Dr Anurag Aggarwal emphasised the administration’s ongoing vigilance regarding fire safety on the premises. He said that regular meetings are conducted to discuss and monitor the implementation of fire safety measures in the hospital.
He further said that recently the guidelines have been issued by the State Health department to the hospitals regarding fire safety measures. Following this the hospital administration has conducted a thorough review of all fire safety preparations in accordance with these guidelines. He also said that while a no-objection certificate has been received for the old hospital building the new OPD building is still awaiting approval. In light of this, an application has been submitted to the relevant authorities and it is anticipated to be approved by the department concerned.
Aggarwal further emphasised the importance of adhering to the directives and recommendations of the State health department. In line with this, they have developed a fire safety plan that will be reviewed with the entire hospital staff. Additionally, warning signs will be installed on the hospital premises to assist patients in case of emergencies. Emphasising the significance of fire safety training, Aggarwal mentioned that additional shifts will be arranged for the hospital staff. To enhance safety measures, three officials have been appointed as in-charges for different sections of the GDMC building, namely the OPD building, IPD building and OT emergency building. These appointed personnel have been tasked with ensuring proper management and monitoring procedures related to fire safety and other activities within their designated building to prevent any untoward incidents.
