Modifications in the updated Sub Divisional Hospital (SDH) 51 ... - IIMB

Arrangement should be made for round the clock piped water
supply along with an overhead water storage tank with a provision
to store atleast 3 days water requirement. It should have pumping
and boosting arrangements. Approximately 10000 litres of potable
water per day is required for a 100 bedded hospital. Separate
provision for fire fighting and water softening plants be made
available.
Drainage and Sanitation
The construction and maintenance of drainage and sanitation
system for waste water, surface water, sub-soil water and sewerage
shall be in accordance with the prescribed standards. Prescribed
standards and local guidelines shall be followed.
Other Amenities
Disabled friendly, WC with basins wash basins as specified by
Guidelines for disabled friendly environment should be provided.
Waste Disposal System
National guidelines on Bio-Medical Waste Management and a
Notification of Environment and Forests are at Annexure – II
Guidelines for management of Mercury waste are at Annexure -III
Trauma Centre
Guidelines to be followed
Fire Protection
a. regular training, demonstation and awareness , drill
b. placement of fire appliances and their periodical servicing
c. signage plan – escaping
Telephone and Intercom
Medical Gas
Cooking Gas: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Laboratory Gas: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other specified
gases.
Building Maintenance: Provision for building maintenance staff and an
office-cum store will be provided to handle day to day maintenance work
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