Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a show cause notice to a private hospital in Baner for violating provisions of the Bombay Nursing Home Registration Act of 1949 and the Maharashtra Nursing Home Registration (Amendment) Rules of 2021.
The hospital was found to be in non-compliance with several mandatory regulations, including the absence of a valid fire no-objection certificate (NOC) and failure to properly display the patient’s rights charter, treatment tariffs, and other required information.
Inspection Drive by PMC
This action comes as part of a special inspection drive launched by the PMC’s public health department. Since last Thursday, PMC has been inspecting the 850 nursing homes and hospitals registered under its jurisdiction. As of now, more than 87 hospitals have been inspected in Pune as part of this month-long campaign. The drive is aimed at ensuring these establishments are adhering to the standards outlined by the Bombay Nursing Home Registration Act and its amended rules.
Details of the Violation
During an inspection conducted by the ward medical officer from the Aundh-Baner ward office, it was found that while the hospital holds a valid nursing home registration and license until 2027, it had failed to meet certain critical compliance requirements. Dr. Suryakant Devkar, assistant health officer of PMC, stated that the hospital did not have a valid fire NOC and lacked the necessary displays of patient rights and other vital information, which are required under the amended rules.
Hospital’s Response
A representative from the hospital administration responded, clarifying that the hospital has already applied for the fire NOC, which is expected to be received shortly. The hospital explained that the fire compliance process takes several months, which delayed its submission of the NOC. Furthermore, they acknowledged the issue regarding the display of treatment tariffs and other required information but mentioned that smaller boards had already been placed at the reception, with plans to install larger, more prominent boards soon.
Compliance Deadline
Dr. Devkar has granted the hospital a 30-day period to address all non-compliance issues and submit a report confirming the completion of the required actions. However, officials have warned that failure to meet these requirements within the allotted timeframe will result in immediate and stringent action.
This inspection and notice highlight the ongoing efforts by the PMC to ensure the safety, transparency, and proper functioning of healthcare facilities in the city.
