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231 hospitals slapped notice for not disclosing data of patients with COVID like symptoms
Chennai: 231 hospitals have received notices from Greater Chennai Corporation for not disclosing data of those patients who have been treated for flu-like symptoms and COVID-19 patient discharges.The authorities also received reports that discharged patients have been instrumental in spreading the infection after their prompt discharge.Also Read:Alleged Medical Negligence: Surgeon held at...
Chennai: 231 hospitals have received notices from Greater Chennai Corporation for not disclosing data of those patients who have been treated for flu-like symptoms and COVID-19 patient discharges.
Chennai Corp serves notice to 231 Pvt hospitals to explain why they haven't updated the details of the persons who had visited them with signs of fever, cough. Further, the hospitals have also been accused of not maintaining their premises by spraying disinfectant... details👇 pic.twitter.com/Zika6qCraY
— Janardhan Koushik (@koushiktweets) August 23, 2021
Ever since the outbreak of the pandemic, the authorities have invoked strict actions against the hospitals which disregarded the guidelines and protocols determined by the authorities. A few months ago, a private hospital near Seelanaickenpatty had to cough up Rs 25000 after SMC officials found that the facility was reportedly disposing of medical waste without adhering to the government norms.
Several private hospitals have come under the radar of Salem Municipal Corporation (SMC) for flouting several government guidelines on disposal of medical waste and maintaining COVID appropriate behaviour.
Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.