In the healthcare sector, unqualified staff often play an important role in the patient care, they interact with patients more than doctors do on a daily basis. Nurses, ward attendants, technicians, and support staff are essential to the daily operations of hospitals.
From giving medications to managing routine tasks, these people are crucial to the functioning of medical institutions. However, the extensive involvement of unqualified staff can sometimes lead to medical negligence cases. Despite their good attention, their actions and decisions may not always align with established medical standards, potentially putting patient lives at risk. The consequences of such lapses can be devastating for hospitals, as evidenced by several high-profile incidents across the Indian health sector.
Cases of Medical Negligence
- Negligence by a Sweeper: A tragic incident reported by India Today occurred at a prominent hospital in Mumbai, where a family alleged that their two-year old son passed away after an 18-year-old sweeper injectedthe wrong injection. The anguished family restored to vandalism of hospital property and belongings, and the police authorities afterwards charged four individuals including the hospital owner, doctor, nurse, and sweeper in negligence case.
- Negligence by a Nurse: Another similar case from Punjab reported by Business Standard, a family claimed that their 12-year-old son died after a nurse mistakenly injectedthe wrong injection. After this, the authorities are investigating the case and looking at both prescribed medication and the injection given to the patient by the nurse.
- Negligence by ward-boy: The Indian Express reported a case of medical negligence at a prestigious hospital in Mumbai. In the incident a ward attendant mistakenly wrapped an unconscious patient in a sheet intended for a deceased individual. The ward boy had been instructed to prepare the body of the deceasedpatient, but mistakenly he covered the unconscious patient instead. Tragically, the unconscious patient passed away shortly after. The family filed a police complaint, accusing three doctors, two nurses, and ward attendants of negligence.
Importance of Indemnity for Unqualified Staff
As we all know in the hospitals, unqualified staff play an equally important role as doctors, significantly influencing daily operations and patient care. It is important for the hospitals as well to make sure these individuals are protected by an indemnity policy. This hospital indemnity policy in which unqualified staff has been covered offers essential financial protection and professional security, safeguarding both the staff and the institution from effects of medical negligence. By including unqualified staff in indemnity coverage, hospitals can protect their reputation and ensure that any lapses in care do not tarnish the standing of their doctors or the institution. This comprehensive approach to indemnity helps maintain high standards of care and support a secure working environment for all staff members of the hospital.
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