Delhi DMs directed to deploy teams at Medical Oxygen refilling plants to prevent hoarding

The teams deployed by the Civil authorities will ensure, as mentioned in the order,-

a)That the Medical Oxygen IP shall be sold by the retailers/refillers strictly in accordance with their license conditions.

b)Regarding the requirements of hospitals/ambulances etc, the Medical Oxygen IP retailing I refilling units (while duly complying with their license conditions), shall mandatorily check before selling (i) copy ID Card of the person receiving the oxygen (ii) authorization letter from the institution (hospital/ambulances, etc.) for which the Oxygen is being sought and (iii) record of the type/number of cylinders refilled.

c)When any Registered Doctor prescribes Medical Oxygen IP to any COVID-19 patient, the retailer (who is permitted to sell as per license conditions), shall only sell the prescribed Medical Oxygen IP to/for the patient, only after proper checking of (i) the Doctor's prescription, (ii) copy of ID card of patient and (iii) ID card of the person receiving the oxygen.

d)In view of increased foot-fall in Medial Oxygen IP retailing / refilling units and resultant law and order issues hindering their seamless operation, the team shall ensure adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) and also provide adequate safety during the operations of such oxygen refilling plants. Necessary assistance from police authorities may be sought in this regard.

e)Effective crowd management shall be ensured by the team by implementing appropriate techniques including token system etc. All necessary steps shall be taken to avoid overcrowding," mentioned the letter signed by the Additional CEO of DDMA, Rajesh Goyal.

A Daily Report Proforma of Medical Oxygen refilling establishments in districts has also been attached with the order.

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