Punjab to Introduce New Safety Rules for Newborn Care Units
The Punjab government has decided to develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for nursery and neonatology units in public hospitals to … Read More The post Punjab to Introduce New Safety Rules for Newborn Care Units appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Punjab government plans to establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for nursery and neonatology units in public hospitals to enhance newborn care and enhance safety protocols. A technical working group, chaired by Professor Dr. Masood Sadiq, has been established to draft these standards. The group's mandate includes creating clinical and administrative guidelines for nursery and neonatology units, determining clinical criteria for infant admission and discharge, and evaluating potential fire hazards, electrical load risks, and emergency evacuation plans in neonatal facilities.
Detailed SOPs will be developed focusing on fire safety, firefighting techniques, and emergency evacuation protocols. Training modules will be crafted for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, to guarantee safe evacuation and transfer of newborns during crises. Additionally, checklists and audit tools will be devised to ensure compliance with the new SOPs in all neonatal units.
The working group is instructed to present its recommendations to the relevant authorities within a seven-day timeframe.
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