Chhattisgarh health minister TS Singhdeo on Monday instructed private-run hospitals and nursing homes across the state to function normally and provide different kind of healthcare services to the people.
Singhdeo tweeted a copy of the letter released by the state health department in this connection.
The letter said that in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a number of private-run hospitals have totally stopped functioning, due to which, the people of the state are facing huge inconvenience.
“Due to Covid-19 outbreak it is necessary to maintain continuity of health services because of which it is essential for you (hospital/nursing home operators) to run your nursing home/hospital,” the letter said.
The letter further said that patients should be given appointments with doctors at different time slots over phone, so that they get treated and crowding at the health facilities can be avoided.
For appointment with doctors, the telephone numbers along with required notice should be displayed in the hospitals, letter said.
While dealing with patients, social and physical distancing should be must followed by the doctors and healthcare workers, it said.
Doctors and medical staff should follow all security and safety protocol.
Also, in case of common cold, cough or fever a separate exit, waiting room and OPD should be provided for the patients, the letter said.
The letter further said that in case a coronavirus suspect is detected, then the corona referral protocol should be followed and they must be transferred in a separate ambulance.
Also, the referral case should be intimated on toll-free number 104 and district chief medical and health officer.
The biomedical waste should be also disposed as per the protocol, the letter said.