In view of the increasing infection of Corona in Ranchi district, continuous efforts are being made to improve the system related to it. In this sequence, on Saturday, on the instructions of Ranchi Deputy Commissioner (DC), Chhavi Ranjan, mock drills of oxygen plant were conducted at Sadar Hospital, Sub-Divisional Hospital Bundu, Ormanjhi and Sonahatu CHC.
Through mock drill it was seen that there is no problem in oxygen supply from the oxygen plant. Civil Surgeon, Dr Vinod Kumar visited all the places and took stock of the mock drills. For smooth supply of oxygen, the PSA plant installed at Sadar Hospital has a capacity of 800 LMP PSA and 100 LMP PSA. These are all functional and are also connected to the manifold. Also LMO is also connected to the manifold and its certification has also been done.
It may also be mentioned here that adequate arrangements have been made in the district to ensure that there is no shortage of oxygen supply during any phase of COVID-19 infection. The district administration has established a PSA plant at Sadar Hospital. After the second wave of corona, new oxygen plants have been installed at Namkum, Ormanjhi and Sonahatu CHCs. Also, a new oxygen plant will be ready soon in Budhmu.
A total of 80 oxygen concentrators are available in Sadar Hospital while 20-20 oxygen concentrators are available in Sub-Divisional Hospitals Bundu, Angada, Bedo, Budhmu, Chanho, Kanke, Lapung, Mander, Namkum, Ormanjhi Ratu, Silli, Tamar CHC.