A surrogate decision-maker may sign the consent on behalf of the patient if: The patient is a minor (less than 18 years of age) The patient desires the surrogate to sign on…
Category: Hospital Policies
Triage
It is a process of prioritising patients based on the severity of their condition so as to treat as many as possible when resources are insufficient for all to be treated immediately….
Informed Consent
The informed consent consists of information on risks, benefits, alternatives and who will perform the procedure and it is explained by the concerned consultant in a language, which the patient can understand….
Complaint Redressal Procedure
The organization has a documented complaint redressal procedure. This includes verbal/ telephonic, method of compiling, analysis, Time frame, documentation etc. We also assure that complaints are kept anonymous. If in the case…
Verbal Orders
Verbal order not accepted in the following conditions Verbal order is not accepted in normal conditions Verbal orders are not allowed when both the prescriber is present and the patient’s chart is…
Safe And Rational Prescription of Medications
Medicine orders Medicines are prescribed by the consultants and doctors who are working in the Hospital. Chemotherapy medicines must be prescribed by the qualified oncologists only as approved by Credentials & Privileges…
Patient And Family Education On Effective Use Of Medication
Prior to providing patient education, the patient medical record should be reviewed. The patient should be counselled related to their overall pharmaceutical care including: Safe use of their medications Effective use of…
Guideline On Handling Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances
Cancer Patients needs pain relief at all stages of their disease. Pain occurs in about one- third of patients receiving anticancer treatment. In these, pain relief measures and anticancer treatment go hand…
Patient’s Own Medication Bought From Outside The Organization
Outside Inpatients at the Hospital shall receive their medications from the pharmacy of the hospital Medication bought by the patient from outside the Hospital shall not be used for in-patient treatment without…
Hospital Policy On Non Availability of Beds
The organization has defined the policies and procedures to address managing the patients during non – availability of beds. The admission counter staffs, nursing staff in ICU and other in-patients areas are…