Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 5: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today has sought a fire safety audit of all the hospitals in the valley.
In a statement issued here, DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan said that the fire safety audit of hospitals should be done immediately to ensure the safety and security of patients and staff.
“Yesterday’s fire at the orthopaedic hospital is a wake-up call,” he said.
Dr Nisar said it is imperative to conduct a safety audit of hospitals to prevent such incidents in future. “If we are admitting patients, we need to keep them safe,” he said adding.
He said that we need to ensure that fire fighting measures are in place at health institutions to provide a safe environment for patients. “We need to identify gaps if any, and fill them on priority,” he added.
He said the hospitals are required to carry out periodic mock drills for which participation of fire brigade officials and disaster management is mandatory.
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