Ensure designated dialysis beds for Covid positive renal patients: DHSK to officials
Posted on Jan 22, 2022 | Author RK News
Srinagar, 21-Jan:In view of the upsurge of Covid - 19 cases in the Country as well in Kashmir Division , the patients with renal impairment on dialysis are also getting infected with Covid - 19 at overwhelming rate across the Kashmir .
Directorate of Health Service Kashmir has impressed upon all the Chief Medical Officers / Medical Superintendents to keep one to two Dialysis Machines ( beds ) in District Hospitals / Sub District Hospitals for Covid Positive Dialysis Patients .
In an order issued by DHSK, it read that the Chief Medical Officers will issue immediate necessary directions to all such " Registered Private Dialysis Unit Holders " in their respective districts to dedicate at least one dialysis bed for COVID positive dialysis patients .
"The action taken report in this regard shall be submitted to this Directorate by 10.00 AM tomorrow positively", reads order. (CNS)