Prevention and Maintenance of
Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Given the potential risks associated with fire hazards in hospitals, especially in this hot summer with rising temperature, it is imperative that strict protocols and measures be put in place to prevent, detect and respond to fire effectively. The Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a detailed set of instructions and checklist to follow the proactive measures to prevent, detect and respond to fires effectively.
All the hospitals are directed to conduct regular preventive fire risk assessment drills to identify potentially vulnerable areas and
- Implement appropriate fire prevention measures, such as proper storage of flammable materials and regular and optimal preventive maintenance of electrical circuits and systems.
- Providing staff training on fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures, and use of fire-fighting equipment.
- Installation and optimum maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinklers.
- Establishing an emergency response plan with SOPs for evacuating patients, staff, and visitors in the untoward event of a fire.
- Most importantly, regular conduct of mock emergency drills without compromise.
Click the button below to download the instructions & checklist issued by the Directorate.
Source:https://dghs.gov.in/
