Punjab: COVID malpractice leads to suspension of the hospital

Jalandhar DC ordered the same and institutes probe committee.

jalandhar punjab india, covid situation in jalandhar,covid level II jalandhar,Trending news, Live news, Breaking news, Current Affairs news, True Scoop News- True Scoop

Jalandhar, May 18: Adopting tough stance against a private hospital for malpractices in the treatment of a Covid-19 patient, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Tuesday suspended Level-II covid care facility (for new admissions) at Shamsher Hospital after a preliminary report submitted by the health authorities flagged malpractices and overcharging. 

Also read: ‘Won’t survive here, they aren't providing oxygen,’ Covid patient accuses PIMS for negligence in treatment, dies

Divulging the details, the DC said that a complaint was filed by the family members of a patient who died in the Hospital's covid care ward, following which an enquiry was marked to Deputy Medical Commissioner Jalandhar, who recommended suspension of Level-II facility for new admissions. The Deputy Commissioner further formed a four-member committee to probe other discrepancies such as overcharging, drug procurement, distribution, and others as alleged in the complain within a period of three days.

Also read: Jalandhar lockdown restrictions extended by another week to check Covid19 spread

As per complaint, a patient was rushed to Samsher Hospital, where he was admitted in Level-II covid care ward without RTPCR test. The patient was also given treatment which is only given in Level-III that too in consultation with expert group. The complainant also levied allegations of overcharging of medicines and injections, which was also a matter of investigation. The Deputy Commissioner has directed committee to furnish inquiry on all such points and submitted a detailed report within three days. The committee comprises Sub Divisional Magistrate-1, Civil Surgeon, Zonal Licensing Authority, and Dr. Ashoke Senior Medical Officer, Wadala. 

Also read: Heart wrenching! Man carries daughter's corpse on shoulder in Jalandhar, video goes viral

Deputy Commissioner reiterated the firm commitment to providing quality treatment to Covid-19 patients besides warning such healthcare institutions resorting to malpractices in this time of crisis.


Trending