Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 26: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandorang Pole has ordered an inquiry into the alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 patient from Hyderpora who died this morning at CD hospital Srinagar.
Pole directed Additional Commissioner Kashmir Tasaduq Hussain Mir to enquire the matter.
The order issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir revealed that the patient was mishandled by the health officials at SKIMS Bemina.
“Principal SKIMS Medical College-Hospital Bemina vide his communication No. SKIMS-MC-PS/2020/39g dated: 25-03-2020 has submitted a report indicating therein that a 65-year-old patient, resident of Hyderpora Srinagar who reported to Casualty of SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina on 21-03-2020 at 8.30 a.m alongwith his travel history was found to be a COVID-19 suspect, ” read the order copy.
The report further revealed that the patient who was later tested positive for COVID-19 has not been handled as per the protocol required for treating such patients.
“The report further said that knowing the travel history of the patient and observing the symptoms of the patient, the Hospital Administration has not brought it into the notice of Divisional/District/Police authorities when he left the hospital without getting admitted”, it further read.
As per the order the patient has been given ample time to spread the virus by intermingling with the public and relatives. “The negligence at the hands of hospital administration has resulted in a lot of confusion and vulnerability amongst masses”.
“In view of this, Medical Superintendent SKIMS Bemina and Head of the Department, Chest Medicine SKIMS Bemina are hereby called to explain their position forthwith”, the order stated.
The Divisional Commissioner has deputed Tassaduq Hussain Mir, Additional Commissioner Kashmir for enquiry into the matter and exemplary action against these officers under rules.
The Divisional Commissioner has also sought the enquiry report within two days. He further directed the hospital administration to assist the enquiry officer in the culmination of the enquiry.
Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole said that the inquiry has not ordered why COVID-19 patient died. “I have ordered for an enquiry to find out the truth whether the case was mishandled and protocol was violated or not,” he said.
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