Fortis Hospital secures cooperation with Delhi government after inspection reveals irregularities, alleged violations | Today’s news
Delhi’s Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh on Thursday assured its full cooperation with the Delhi government, hours after the district administration conducted an urgent inspection and found irregularities.
In a statement, the hospital said, “Fortis remains committed to the highest standards of patient care, clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. We will review the details once you formally communicate with us and extend our full cooperation with the authorities. Patient safety and well-being remain our top priority,” PTI reported.
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The statement came after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered an inquiry after receiving a complaint during ‘Jan Sunwai’. The complainant allegedly alleged that the hospital demanded payment before treating the person who had been stabbed and that the delay in providing timely medical care claimed his life.
A statement from the Delhi CMO added, “Based on a complaint received during CM Jan Sunwai, Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta directed the district administration to conduct an immediate inspection of Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. A team of officials conducted an on-site inspection at the hospital. Irregularities were observed. A detailed report on the same will be scrutinized.”
According to a statement issued by the Delhi government, an inspection team led by the Central District Magistrate, accompanied by officials from the Health Department, Delhi Municipal Corporation, Delhi Fire Service and other departments, inspected the hospital on Thursday.
The inspection team examined CCTV footage and records kept by the hospital’s emergency department. The footage revealed that the injured youngster walked into the emergency room alone, suggesting early treatment could have saved his life.
The statement further states that the inspection revealed alleged violations of building codes, unauthorized construction, deficiencies in fire protection measures, improper use of the basement and material violations of standard operating procedures related to medical protocols.
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The Delhi government has now decided to initiate action against the hospital in view of alleged irregularities and lapses in patient care. In addition, the government is now preparing a detailed investigative report.
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In a statement, the Delhi CMO noted that the Gupta-led government would not tolerate any lapses and asserted that any lapses or irregularities confirmed during the inspection would call for strict action.
He added, “Any irregularity found during the investigation will call for strict action. Every hospital in Delhi is bound to serve patients responsibly and with integrity and the patient’s right to timely and dignified care cannot be compromised.”
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