'Tobacco-free-zone': AIIMS Delhi to take disciplinary action against staff if found smoking on its premises
"In the interest of public health and with a view to keep the hospital buildings clean, thus contributing towards the "Swachh Bharat" campaign, the premises of AIIMS, New Delhi, is declared as a tobacco-free zone. As such smoking and spitting of tobacco on the premises are prohibited and a punishable offence with a fine of Rs 200," the OM read.;
New Delhi: In order to make the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, a "tobacco-free zone" the premier institute has decided to take action against the doctors, permanent or contractual employees and security staff if they are found smoking or chewing tobacco on the hospital premises.
According to an office memorandum (OM) issued by AIIMS Director M Srinivas, if any contractual employee or security staff is found smoking cigarettes or bidis or chewing any tobacco product on the hospital premises, he shall be summarily terminated from the service.
Also, if any permanent employee or doctor is found smoking or chewing a tobacco product on the hospital premises, a memorandum will be issued and disciplinary action taken against him, according to the OM.
Besides, smoking and spitting tobacco on the premises of AIIMS will be a punishable offence for the patients, attendants and visitors with a fine of Rs 200.
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