AIIMS Nagpur enhances security measures for safety of women resident doctors and staff
AIIMS Nagpur enhances security measures for safety of women resident doctors and staff
Following a thorough review of existing protocols, AIIMS Nagpur has taken a number of steps to strengthen its security infrastructure.
August 24, 2024
Following the RG Kar Medical College incident, AIIMS Nagpur is reinforcing the safety and security measures of its healthcare professionals and staff. This also comes in response to the recent strike held by resident doctors.
Executive Director Dr. PP Joshi reviewed existing protocols, identified vulnerabilities, and inspected key areas, including emergency departments and patient wards, to enhance security and ensure a safer environment for all residents, students, and staff.
“AIIMS Nagpur is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for everyone on campus. We will continue to review and enhance our security protocols to ensure the highest standards of safety,” the administration said.
List of key security enhancements to ensure the safety of its campus:
- 1. 24×7 Control Room, Patient Support Cell & Police Booth: A fully operational control room, strategically located near the emergency area, is staffed by senior nursing personnel, round-the-clock. This includes the Security & Patient Support Cell with dedicated landline and mobile numbers for immediate assistance and handling of patient queries or complaints and SOS calls in the hospital campus. The control room landline is connected to all and ICU’s through EPABX. Additionally, a 24×7 police booth is now operational in the IPD block near the emergency department, enhancing the immediate law enforcement response to any situation.
- 2. Deployment of Security Personnel: A robust security team, including 1 Security Officer, 5 Security Supervisors, 213 male security guards, and 40 female security guards, is stationed across the campus. Additional personnel are being recruited to strengthen security further.
- 3. Controlled Access: Access to critical areas, such as the Inpatient Department (IPD), is tightly controlled, with only patient attendants and visitors with valid passes permitted entry, ensuring a secure environment for patients and healthcare providers.
- 4. Advanced Surveillance System: The campus is under constant surveillance with 528 CCTV cameras covering both indoor and outdoor areas, including key sections like the IPD, OPD, radiotherapy, blood bank, and mortuary.
- 5. Code Violet Implementation: AIIMS Nagpur has formulated to launch Code Violet, a protocol to manage and control violent situations, with trained security personnel ready to act swiftly.
- 6. Dedicated Duty Rooms & Restrooms: Separate duty rooms and restrooms for male and female resident doctors are provided in wards and emergency areas. Female sanitation attendants maintain the cleanliness of female restrooms.
- 7. Enhanced Campus Lighting & Night Patrols: Additional lighting in poorly lit areas and intensified night patrolling from 10 PM to 6 AM have been introduced to improve safety during late hours.
- 8. E-Rickshaw Service: A night-time E-Rickshaw service will be introduced for commuting between hostels and the hospital, focusing on the safety of female resident doctors and staff.
- 9. Female Security Personnel & Training: Extra measures, including appointing female supervisors and ongoing training, ensure the safety and preparedness of all staff.
- 10. Display of Penal Provisions: A proper display of penal provisions of state legislation has been arranged across the campus to prevent violence against health workers, reinforcing legal protections.
