Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 27-
Following the directions of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure uninterrupted power supply at Govt Healthcare Facilities, Punjab cabinet minister Dr Balbir Singh on Monday, ordered power supply and fire safety audit at all the Medical Colleges, Civil Hospitals, Sub-Divisional Hospitals and Block level Hospitals across the state.
The Health Minister was addressing a high-level meeting with all the Civil Surgeons of Civil Hospitals and Medical Superintendents of Medical Colleges. Administrative Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul, Secretary Public Works Department (PWD) Ravi Bhagat, Managing Director Punjab Health System Corporation (PHSC) Varinder Kumar Sharma, CMD PSPCL Er Baldev Singh Sran, Director Health Dr Hitinder Kaur and Director Research and Medical Education Dr Avnish Kumar also attended the meeting.
As per the directions issued by the Health Minister, all critical care units, including operation theatres, labor rooms, emergencies, SNCUs, and NICUs, must have UPS-based power backup for at least 30 minutes in case of a power outage. Additionally, a fully functional generator set with an adequate supply of diesel must be present at all healthcare facilities.