Clinical Establishment Act Standards For Hospital (LEVEL 3)

Clinical Establishment Act Standards for Hospital (LEVEL 3)
CEA/Hospital- 003
Standard No.CEA/Hospital- 003
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Clinical Establishment
Act Standard for
Hospital (level 3)
Standard No.CEA/Hospital- 003
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Introduction
In 2010 Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 has been
enacted by the Central Government to provide for registration and regulation of all clinical
establishments in the country with a view to prescribe the minimum standards of facilities
and services provided by them.
The Ministry has notified the National Council for Clinical Establishments and The Clinical
Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012 under this Act vide Gazette. This Act is
applicable to all kinds of clinical establishments from the public and private sectors, of all
recognized systems of medicine including single doctor clinics. The only exception will be
establishments run by the Armed forces.
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Table of Contents
Sr. No.
Particulars
1.
Categorization of Hospitals
2.
Definition
3.
Scope
4.
Infrastructure
5.
Equipments
6.
Human Resource
7.
Legal/Statutory Requirements
8.
Record Maintenance and Reporting
9.
Basic Processes
10.
Annexure 1
11.
Annexure 2
12.
Annexure 3
13.
Annexure 4
14.
Annexure 5
15.
Appendix A
16.
Appendix B
17.
References
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Categorization of Hospital
The minimum standards for hospital are developed on the basis of level of
care provided as defined below:
Hospital Level 1Primary healthcare services provided by qualified doctors that include General
Medicine, Pediatrics, First aid to emergency patient and Out Patient Services,
Obstetrics & Gynecology Non-surgical and Minor Surgery and having a bed strength
of not more than 30. The primary healthcare services can be provided through
trained and qualified manpower; with support/supervision of registered medical
practitioners with the required support systems for this level of care.
Hospital Level 2This level may include all the services provided at level 1 plus also have facility for
Surgery and Anesthesia. Secondary healthcare services can be provided through
registered medical practitioner under supervision and with support of specialists; it
will have other support systems required for these services like pharmacy,
laboratory, diagnostic facility etc.
Hospital Level 3This level may include all the services provided at level 1 and 2 plus the following:
Multi-specialty clinical care with distinct departments, General Dentistry (this could
be optional in case of independent Dental Hospital), Intensive Care Unit. Tertiary
healthcare services can be provided through specialists; it will have other support
systems required for these services like pharmacy, Laboratory, and Imaging facility.
Hospital Level 4 (Teaching)
This level will include all the services provided at level 3. It will however have the
distinction of being teaching/ training institution and it will have multiple superspecialties. Tertiary healthcare services that can be provided through specialists; It
will have other support systems required for these services. It shall also include the
requirements of MCI/other registering body.
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1. Definition
A hospital is a clinical establishment providing patient treatment by qualified and
trained staff and equipment through Allopathy - Modern system of medicine; where
the patients are 'admitted' and stay overnight or more and they are referred as
'inpatients'; while some patients may go to a hospital just for diagnosis, treatment, or
therapy and then leave, they are referred as 'outpatients' without staying overnight.
In a hospital, treatment by staff from AYUSH may also be provided.
Hospitals usually have facility to admit and care for inpatients whilst the others often
clinical establishments are described as clinics or day care centres. There are other
exceptions too like Hospice etc.
The general hospital, may have multiple departments taking care of many kinds of
disease and injury, and normally has an emergency department to deal with
immediate and urgent care.
Specialized hospitals may include trauma centers, rehabilitation hospitals, children's
hospitals, Mental hospitals or, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs
such as psychiatric problems (psychiatric hospital) or Sanatorium, certain disease
categories such as neuro, cardiac, oncology, or orthopedic, IVF and so forth.
Some hospitals are affiliated with universities for medical research and the training of
medical personnel such as physicians and nurses, often called teaching hospitals.
Guidelines laid down by MCI or other legal bodies shall be applicable to such
hospitals
A hospital can be situated in rural or urban setting. It can be run by Public Sector
(Central
government/State
government/Local
government/Public
Sector
undertaking/Registered Society etc) or by Private Sector (Individual Proprietorship/
Registered Partnership/Registered Company /Co-operative Society/Trust /Charitable
etc).
Hospital Level 3 is the clinical establishment that provide tertiary healthcare services
by advanced specialists, laboratory and radiology along with the general surgery,
paediatrics, general medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology services, emergency,
intensive care unit etc. Tertiary health care is provided by public and private health
care organisations both.
These hospitals may provide following specialized services Cardiology,
Cardiothoracic surgery, Neuro medicine, Neurosurgery,
Nephrology, Joint
replacement, Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Rheumatology, Endocrinology,
Respiratory Medicine, Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Paediatric Surgery,
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Gastroenterology, GI surgery, Transplantation Services, Blood Storage Centre/Blood
Bank etc.
2. Scope
The scope of services that may be provided at a hospital level 3 practising Allopathy
Modern system of Medicine may include patient-care services in any or all of the
following specialities, but not necessarily limited to:
Clinical Services:
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.
2.8.
2.9.
2.10.
2.11.
2.12.
2.13.
2.14.
2.15.
2.16.
2.17.
2.18.
2.19.
2.20.
2.21.
2.22.
2.23.
2.24.
2.25.
2.26.
2.27.
2.28.
2.29.
2.30.
2.31.
2.32.
2.33.
General Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Fertility and Assisted Reproduction
Paediatrics
Paediatric Intensive Care
Paediatric surgery
Neonatology
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics with Joint Replacement
Anaesthesiology
Emergency Medicine & Trauma
Critical Care Medicine (e.g. HDU, ICU)
ENT
Ophthalmology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic surgery
Urology
Nephrology & Dialysis
Gastroenterology
GI Surgery (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Minimally Invasive Surgery or Minimal Access Surgery
Respiratory Medicine
Endocrinology
Rheumatology
Clinical Immunology
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Medical Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Nuclear Medicine
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2.34.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2.35.
Dermatology
2.36.
Community Health
2.37.
Palliative Medicine
2.38.
Geriatric Care
2.39.
Family Medicine
2.40.
Clinical Haematology
2.41.
Organ transplantation
2.42.
Genetics
2.43.
Dentistry including sub specialities
2.44.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2.45.
Transfusion Medicine/Blood Storage Centre/Blood Bank
2.46.
Other emerging sub-specialities in any of the above fields, or emerging
independent specialities
Support services:
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.
2.8.
2.9.
Registration / help desk and billing

Diagnostic Services:
a. Laboratory
b. Imaging Services
c. Non-imaging services e.g. Audiology Lab, TMT,
Echocardiography, Neurophysiology, Urodynamics,
PFT, Sleep Studies (Polysomnography), etc.
Pharmacy and Stores
CSSD / Sterilization Area
Linen and Laundry
Kitchen & Dietary Services
Waste Management Services (General and Biomedical)
Medical Gas Supply, Storage & Distribution
Ambulance services
3. Infrastructure Requirements:
3.1
3.1.1
Signage
The Hospital shall display appropriate signage which shall be in at least two
languages
3.1.2 The building shall have a board displaying the name of the hospital at a
prominent location
3.1.3 Directional signage shall be placed within the facility to guide the patient.
Following informative signage shall be displayed:
3.1.4 Name of the care provider with registration number
3.1.5 Registration details of the hospital as applicable
3.1.6 Availability of fee structure of the various services provided (refer to CEA
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2010 rules & regulation CG 4 Annexe)
Timings of the hospital and services provided
Mandatory information such as under PNDT Act etc. prominently as
applicable.
3.1.9 Important contact numbers such as Blood Banks, Fire Department, Police
and Ambulance Services available in the nearby area.
3.1.10 Patients rights & responsibilities.
Following safety signage shall be displayed:
3.1.11 Safety Hazard and Caution signs, for e.g. hazards from electrical shock,
inflammable articles, radiation etc. at appropriate places, and as applicable
under law.
3.1.12 Appropriate Fire exit signage.
3.1.13 Signage for No Smoking in prominent places.
3.2.
Other requirements
3.2.1 Access to the hospital shall be comfortable for the patient and/or
attendants/visitors.
3.2.2 Access shall be provided within the requirements of Persons with
Disabilities Act" and shall be easy for all those whose mobility may be
restricted due to whatever cause.
3.2.3 The hospital shall be developed and maintained to provide safe, clean and
hygienic environment for patients, their attendants, staff and visitors
3.2.4 The hospital shall have 24 hour provision of potable water for drinking &
hand hygiene. It shall also have 24 hour supply of electricity, either through
direct supply or from other sources.
3.2.5 The building shall be planned as such that sensitive areas, such as wards,
consulting and treatment rooms and operation theatres are placed away
from the outdoor source of noise. The hospital shall be well illuminated and
ventilated
3.2.6 The hospital shall have clean public toilet(s) separate for males and
females.
3.2.7 The hospital shall have mechanism for timely maintenance of the hospital
building and equipment.
3.2.8 The hospital shall have appropriate internal and external communication
facilities.
3.2.9 Furniture and fixtures shall be available in accordance with the activities
and workload of the hospital. They shall be functional and properly
maintained.
For minimum space requirements refer to Annexure 1
For indicative list of furniture and fixtures refer to Annexure 2
3.1.7
3.1.8
4. Medical Equipment and Instruments:
4.1
4.2
4.3
The hospital shall have adequate medical equipment and instruments,

commensurate to the scope of service and number of beds.
There shall be established system for maintenance of critical equipment
All equipment shall be kept in good working condition through a process of
periodic inspection, cleaning and maintenance. An equipment log-book shall
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be maintained for all the major equipment.
For indicative list of medical equipment and instruments refer to Annexure 3.
5. Drugs, Medical devices and Consumables:
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
The hospital shall have adequate drugs, medical devices and consumables
commensurate to the scope of services and number of beds
Emergency drugs and consumables shall be available at all times.
Drug storage shall be in a clean, well lit, and safe environment and shall be
in consonance with applicable laws and regulations.
The hospital shall have defined procedures for storage, inventory
management and dispensing of drugs in pharmacy and patient care areas
For indicative list of drugs, medical devices and consumables refer to
Annexure 4.
6. Human Resource Requirements:
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
The hospital shall have qualified and/or trained medical staff as per the
scope of service provided and the medical care shall be provided as per the
requirements of professional and regulatory bodies
The hospital shall have qualified and/or trained nursing staff as per the
scope of service provided and the nursing care shall be provided as per the
requirements of professional and regulatory bodies
The support/paramedical staff shall be qualified and/or trained as per the
scope of services provided, and as per the requirement of the respective
professional or regulatory bodies.
For every staff (including contractual staff), there shall be personal record
containing the appointment order, documentary evidence of qualification
and/or training (and professional registration where applicable).
Periodic skill enhancement/updation/refresher training shall be provided for
all categories of the staff as relevant to their job profile, as prescribed by
professional bodies and as per local law/regulations.
For human resource requirements refer to Annexure 5
7. Support Services:
Registration/Help desk and Billing:

7.1.
The hospital shall have a Registration/ Help-desk & Billing counter, and the
scope of this shall also include provision of patient guidance in matters like
services available, cost estimation, healthcare insurance etc.
Diagnostic Services:.
7.2.
Diagnostic services may be in-house or outsourced. For minimum standards
for diagnostic services refer to CEA standards for Imaging and laboratory
services.
7.3.
Whether in house or outsourced, the services shall fulfil the requirements of
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safe and timely patient care.
The diagnostic services, whether in house or outsourced, shall be
commensurate with the scope of services
Pharmacy Services
7.5.
Pharmacy services in a hospital can be in-house or outsourced.
7.6.
All applicable legal requirements shall be complied with.
7.7.
Medicine storage shall be in a clean, well lit, and safe environment, and as
per manufacturers requirements
7.8.
Quality of drugs, medical devices and consumables shall be ensured
CSSD / Sterilization Area
7.9.
Provision for instrument and linen sterilization and storage of sterile items
shall be made available as per the scope of services.
7.10. Validation of Sterilization shall be done for ensuring the effectiveness of
sterilization process
Linen management:
7.11. Soiled linen shall be collected, transported and washed separately in clean
and hygienic environment.
7.12. Where linen is contaminated, appropriate decontamination shall be carried
prior to despatch for washing.
Waste Management Services:
7.13. Segregation, collection, transportation, storage and disposal of biomedical
waste shall be as per Bio Medical Waste Handling Rules.
7.14. Waste management guidelines shall be followed in the case of Mercury &
other toxic materials as per applicable local laws.
7.15. Segregation, collection, transportation, storage and disposal of general
waste shall be as per applicable local laws
Medical Gas
7.16. Oxygen for medical use shall be available. In addition other gases like
Nitrous oxide, Carbon dioxide etc. may be available in consonance with the
scope of services and bed strength.
7.17. Medical gases shall be stored and handled in a safe manner.
7.18. All applicable legal requirements shall be complied with.
7.19. Appropriate back-up and safety measures shall be in place to ensure patient
safety at all times.
Ambulance services
7.20. The hospital shall have provision of transporting patients for
transfer/referral/investigations etc in safe manner.
7.21. The ambulance service shall be in-house and shall comply with the
applicable local laws.
7.22. Critical patient shall be transported under supervision of trained and qualified
staff.
For ambulance checklist please refer to Annexure 6.
7.4.
8. Legal/Statutory Requirements:
8.1
Every application must be accompanied with the documents confirming

compliance with local regulations and law.
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For indicative list refer to Annexure 7.
9. Record Maintenance and reporting:
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
The minimum medical records to be maintained and nature of information to

be provided by the Hospitals shall be as prescribed in CG 2 Annexe as per
Section 12 (1) (iii) of this Act
Medical Records may be maintained in physical or digital format.
Confidentiality, security and integrity of records shall be ensured at all times
The medical records of IPD patients shall be maintained in consonance with
National or local law, MCI guidelines, and court orders.
Every Hospital shall maintain health information and statistics in respect of
national programmes, notifiable diseases and emergencies/disasters/
epidemics and furnish the same to the district authorities in the prescribed
formats and frequency.
Content of medical record shall be as per Annexure 7
10. Basic Process:
Registration / help desk and billing services

10.1. The hospital shall register all patients who visit the hospital except if the
required services are not available in the facility, in which case the patient is
guided to the appropriate nearest facility. (Please also see Emergency
Services)
10.2. Once registered, depending on the clinical need, patient is guided to
appropriate service area like OPD, ER etc
10.3. Patient shall be guided and informed regarding Patients rights &
responsibilities, cost estimates, third party services (e.g. Insurance) etc.
10.4. The billing shall be as per the Hospital tariff list, which shall be available to
patients in a suitable format.
Assessment and Plan of care
10.5. Each patient shall undergo an initial assessment by qualified and/or trained
personnel.
10.6. Further management of patient shall be done by a registered medical
practitioner on the basis of findings of initial assessment; for example, OPD
treatment, admission, transfer/referral, investigation etc.
10.7. At the time of admission of patient, General Consent for admission shall be
taken. Refer to Annexure 8.
10.8. In case of non-availability of beds or where clinical need warrants, the patient
shall be referred to another facility along with the required clinical information
or notes. There shall be appropriate arrangement for safe transport of
patient.
10.9. Reassessments of the admitted patients shall be done at least once in a day
and/or according to the clinical needs and these shall be documented.
10.10. Any examination, treatment or management of female patient shall be done
in the presence of an employed female attendant/female nursing staff, if
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conducted by male personnel inside the hospital and vice versa.
Informed Consent Procedure
10.11. Informed consent shall be obtained from the patient/ next of kin/ legal
guardian as and when required as per the prevailing Guidelines / Rules and
regulations in the language patient can understand (for e.g. before Invasive
procedures, anaesthesia, Blood transfusion, HIV testing, Research, etc.).
Care Of Patient
10.12. The Hospital shall provide care of patient as per the best clinical practices
and reference may be made to Standard Treatment Guidelines that may be
notified by the Central /State Government/National & International
professional bodies.
10.13. Patient and/or families shall be educated on preventive, curative, promotive
and rehabilitative aspects of care either verbally, or through printed
materials.
10.14. All the relevant documents pertaining to any invasive procedures performed
shall be maintained in the record, including the procedure safety checklist.
10.15. Monitoring of patient shall be done during and after all the procedures and
same shall be documented (for example, after anaesthesia, surgical
procedures, blood transfusion, etc.).
10.16. Staff involved in direct patient care shall receive basic training in CPR
Emergency Services:
10.17. Emergency patients shall be attended on priority. The Emergency
department shall be well equipped with trained staff.
10.18. If emergency services are not available in the hospital, the hospital shall
provide first aid to the patients and arrange appropriate transfer/referral of
the patient.
Medication Prescription, Administration And Monitoring
10.19. Prescription shall include name of the patient, date, name of medication,
dosage, route, frequency, duration, name, signature and registration number
of the medical practitioner in legible writing
10.20. Drug allergies shall be ascertained before prescribing and administration; if
any allergy is discovered, the same shall be communicated to the patient
and recorded in the Case sheet as well.
10.21. Patient identity, medication, dose, route, timing, expiry date shall be verified
prior to administration of medication
10.22. Safe injection practices shall be followed as per WHO guidelines.
10.23. High Risk Medicines shall be identified and verified by two trained healthcare
personnel before administration.
10.24. Patients shall be monitored after medication administration and adverse drug
reaction/events if any shall be recorded and reported (please refer
http://cdsco.nic.in/adr3.pdf).
Infection Control
10.25. The hospital shall follow standard precautions like practicing hand hygiene,
use of personal protection equipment etc. to reduce the risk of healthcare
associated infections.
10.26. The hospital shall ensure adequate and proper spacing in the patient care
area so as to prevent transmission of infections.
10.27. Regular cleaning of all areas with disinfectant shall be done as per
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prescribed & documented procedure.
10.28. Prescribed & documented Infection Control Practices shall be followed in
High risk areas like Operation theatre, ICU, HDU, etc as per good clinical
practice guidelines.
10.29. Housekeeping/sanitary services shall ensure appropriate hygiene and
sanitation in the hospital.
Safety of the patient, staff, visitors and relative in a hospital
10.30. Security and safety of patients, staff, visitors and relatives shall be ensured
by provision of appropriate safety installations and adoption of appropriate
safety measures. E.g. identification of mother and baby in obstetric facility,
etc
10.31. The Hospital shall undertake all necessary measures, including
demonstration of preparedness for fire and non-fire emergencies, to ensure
the safety of patients, attendants, staff and visitors. (Please also see section
on Infrastructure and Security and Fire)
10.32. All applicable fire safety measures as per local law shall be adopted. This
includes fire prevention, detection, mitigation, evacuation and containment
measures. Periodic training of the staff and mock drills shall be conducted
and the same shall be documented.
10.33. In case of any epidemic, natural calamity or disaster, the owner/keeper of
every Hospital shall, on being requested by the designated supervising
Authority, cooperate and provide such reasonable assistance and medical
aid as may be considered essential by the supervising authority at the time
of natural calamity or disastrous situation
Patient Information and Education
10.34. The patient and/or family members are explained about the disease
condition, proposed care, including the risks, alternatives and benefits. They
shall be informed regarding the expected cost of the treatment. They shall
also be informed about the progress and any change of condition.
10.35. Patient and/or family shall be educated about the safe and effective use of
medication, food drug interaction, diet, and disease prevention strategies.
Discharge
10.36. A Discharge summary shall be given to all patients discharged from the
hospital. For content of discharge summary refer to Annexure 9.
10.37. The discharge summary shall include the points as mentioned in the
annexure in an understandable language and format
10.38. Discharge summary shall also be given to patient and/or attendant in case of
transfer LAMA/DAMA or death.
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ANNEXURE 1
Minimum space requirements in a hospital level 3 shall be as follows:
Total Area
1.
Wards
3.
Total Area of hospital level 1 including 30

% area for circulation space for corridors,
lobby, reception area
50 sq mt/bed as carpet
area
Ward bed and surrounding space
6sq m/ bed; in addition

circulation space of 30%
as indicated in total area
shall be provided for
nursing station, ward
store, sanitary etc.
Intensive Care Unit

4.
For ICU/CCU/Neuro ICU/HDU/Trauma
ICU/Renal ICU bed and surrounding space
Minor Operation Theatre/Procedure room

5.
OT for minor procedures
Labour room
6.
Labour Table and surrounding space
7.
Other areas- nursing station, doctors duty
room, store, Clean and dirty utility,
Circulating area, Toilets
Operation Theatre (OT)
8.
Operating Room Area
Emergency & Casualty (if separate):
9.
Emergency bed and surrounding space
10.5 sq mt/ bed; in

addition circulation space
of 30% as indicated in
the total area shall be
provided for nursing
station, doctors duty
room, store, clean and
dirty utility, circulating
area for movement of
staff, trolley, toilet etc.
10.5 sq mt; in addition
circulation space of 30%
as indicated in total area
shall be provided for
nursing station, scrub
station, clean and dirty
utility, dressing room,
toilet etc.
10.5 sq m/ labour table
10.5 sq mt for clean
utility and store and 7 sq
mt for dirty utility and 3.5
sq mt for toilet.
30.5 sq mt per operating
room.
10.5 sq mt/ bed: in
addition circulation space
of 30% as indicated in
total area shall be
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provided
for nurse
station, doctor duty room
store, clean and dirty
utility, dressing area,
toilet etc.
Pharmacy
10.
Pharmacy
The size should be

adequate to contain 5
percent of the total
clinical visits to the OPD
in one session at the rate
of 0.8 m2 per patient.
Bio-medical Waste
11.
<50 beds
5 sq m
12.
50-100 beds
10 sq m
13.
>100 beds
20 sq m
Other functional areas( laboratory, diagnostics, front office/reception, waiting
area, administrative area etc) should be appropriately sized as per the scope
of service and patient load of the hospital.
Other requirements:
Wards:
1. The ward shall also have designated areas for nursing station, doctors duty
room, store, clean and dirty utility, janitor room, toilets and this shall be
provided from circulation area.
2. For a general ward of 12 beds, a minimum of 2 WC and 1 hand wash basin
shall be provided.
3. Distance between beds shall be 1.0 metres
4. Space at the head end of bed shall be 0.25 metres.
5. Door width shall be 1.2 metres and corridor width 2.5 metres
Intensive Care Unit:
1. The unit is to be situated in close proximity of operation theatre, acute care
medical and surgical ward units.
2. Suction, oxygen supply and compressed air to be provided for each bed.
3. Adequate lighting and uninterrupted power supply shall be provided.
4. Adequate multi-sockets with 5 ampere and 15 ampere sockets and/or as per
requirement to be provided for each bed.
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5. Nurse call system for each bed.
6. ICU shall have designated area for nursing station, doctors duty room, store,
clean and dirty utility, circulating area for movement of staff, trolley, toilet,
shoe change, trolley bay, janitor closet etc
Labour room:
1. The obstetrical unit shall provide privacy, prevent unrelated traffic through
the unit and provide reasonable protection of mothers from infection and
from cross-infection.
2. Measures shall be in place to ensure safety and security of neonates.
3. Resuscitation facilities for neonates shall be provided within the obstetrical
unit and convenient to the delivery room.
4. The labour room shall contain facilities for medication, hand washing,
charting, and storage for supplies and equipment.
5. The labour room shall be equipped with oxygen and suction
Operation Theatre
1. The operation theatre complex shall have appropriate zoning.
2. The operation theatre complex shall provide appropriate space for other
areas- nursing station, doctors duty room, scrub station, sterile store, Clean
and dirty utility, Dress change room, Toilets:a. Sterile area consists of operating room sterile store and anesthesia
room
b. Clean zone- consists of equipment/medical store, scrub area, pre
and/or post-operative area and linen bay
c. Protective zone- consists of change room, doctors room and toilets
d. Dirty area
e. Due considerations are to be given to achieve highest degree of
asepsis to provide appropriate environment for staff and patients.
3. Doors of pre-operative and recovery room are to be 1.5 m clear widths.
4. Air Conditioning to be provided in all areas. Window AC and split units should
preferably be avoided as they are pure re circulating units and become a
source of infection.
5. Appropriate arrangements for air filtration to be made.
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6. Temperature and humidity in the OT shall be monitored.
7. Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, suction and compressed air supply should be
provided in all OTs.
8. All necessary equipment such as shadow-less light, Boyles apparatus shall
be available and in working condition.
9. Uninterrupted power supply to be provided.
Note: For Eye Hospitals only where procedures are done in local and/or regional
anaesthesia, Minor OT criteria may be applicable.
Emergency room
1. Emergency bed and surrounding space shall have minimum 10.5 sq m/ bed
area.
2. There shall be designated space for nurse station, doctor duty room store,
clean and dirty utility, dressing area, toilet etc.
Clinical Laboratory
1. The laboratory area shall be appropriate for activities including test analysis,
washing, biomedical waste storage and ancillary services like Storage of
records, reagents, consumables, stationary etc eating area for staff.
2. For detail please refer to NABH CEA LAB
Imaging
1. The department shall be located at a place which is easily accessible to both
OPD and wards and also to emergency and operation theatre.
2. As the department deals with the high voltage, presence of moisture in the
area shall be avoided.
3. The size of the department shall depend upon the type of equipment installed.
4. The department/room shall have a sub-waiting area preferably with toilet
facility and a change room facility, if required.
5. For detail please refer to NABH CEA IMAGING
Central Sterilization and Supply
1. Department (CSSD) Sterilization, being one of the most essential services
in a hospital, requires the utmost consideration in planning.
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2. Centralization increases efficiency, results in economy in the use of
equipment and ensures better supervision and control.
3. The materials and equipment dealt in CSSD shall fall under three categories:
a) those related to the operation theatre department,
b) common to operating and other departments, and
c) pertaining to other departments alone.
Other Departments
Other departments shall have appropriate infrastructure commensurate to the scope
of service of the hospital.
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ANNEXURE 2
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
S.N
ARTICLES
3.
Examination Table
4.
Writing tables
5.
Chairs
6.
Almirah
7.
Waiting Benches
8.
Medical/Surgical Beds
9.
Labour Table- if applicable
10.
Wheel Chair/Stretcher
11.
Medicine Trolley, Instrument Trolley
12.
Screens/curtains
13.
Foot Step
14.
Bed Side Table
15.
Baby Cot- if applicable
16.
Stool
17.
Medicine Chest
18.
Examination Lamp
19.
View box
20.
Fans
21.
Tube Light/ lighting fixtures
22.
Wash Basin
23.
IV Stand
24.
Colour coded bins for BMW
*this is an indicative list and the items shall be provided as per the size of
the hospital and scope of service.
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Annexure 3
EQUIPMENTS
a. Emergency Equipment
Sr No
Name of Emergency Equipment
Resuscitation equipment including Laryngoscope, endotracheal tubes,

suction equipment, xylocaine spray, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal
airways, Ambu Bag- Adult & Paediatric (neonatal if indicated)
Oxygen cylinders with flow meter/ tubing/catheter/face mask/nasal prongs
Suction Apparatus
Defibrillator with accessories
Equipment for dressing/bandaging/suturing
Basic diagnostic equipment- Blood Pressure Apparatus, Stethoscope,,

weighing machine, thermometer
ECG Machine
Pulse Oximeter
Nebulizer with accessories
b. Other equipment which shall also be available in good working condition as

per the scope of services and bed strength (some of the emergency
equipment are already mentioned above).
Department
Equipment
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
NON MEDICAL
Administration
Office equipment
Office furniture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Emergency lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hand-washing
sinks/taps/bowls on
stands in all areas
Storage tank
Water purification
chemicals or filter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electricity
Water Supply
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Water source for drinking
water
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buckets for contaminated

waste in all treatment
areas
Drainage system
Incinerator or burialpit
Protective boots
and
utility gloves
Rubbish bins in all rooms
Sanitation facilities for
patients
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Separate Bio-medical
waste disposal
Sharps containers in all
treatment areas
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Vehicle
4wheel
drive
Ambulance 4-wheel
drive
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Lockable storage
Refrigeration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cooking pots and utensils

Cooking stove
Food refrigeration
Plates, cups & cutlery
Storage
Washing and drying area
facilities
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Detergent/soap
Washing and rinsing
equipment/bowls
Housekeeping Brooms,
brushes and mops
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buckets
Soap and disinfectant
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Waste Disposal
Safety
Fire extinguisher
Vehicle
Medical Stores
Kitchen
Laundry
Housekeeping
MEDICAL
Outpatient Rooms
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Blood pressure machine
and stethoscope
Container for sharps
disposal
Desk and chairs
Examination gloves
Examination table
Hand washing facilities
Light source
Minor surgical
instruments
Ophthalmoscope
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Otoscope
No
No
Yes
Yes (as
applicable)
Yes (as
applicable)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Patellar
hammer
Receptacle for soiled
pads, dressings, etc
Separate biohazard
disposal
Sterile equipment storage
Sutures
Thermometer
Torch with extra
batteries
Weighing scale
Women and Child health examination room
BP machine and
stethoscope
Contraceptive supplies
Child register
Examination gloves
Examination table with
stirrups
Fetal stethoscope
Doppler
Hand washing facility
Height measure
IUD insertion set
Pregnant woman Register
Speculum and vaginal
examination kit
Syringes and needles
Tape measure
Tococardiograph
Labour room
Baby scales
Yes
Yes
Yes
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BP
machine
and
stethoscope
Clean delivery
kits
and cord ties
Curtains
if
more
than one bed
Delivery bed and bed linen
Fetal stethoscope
Hand washing facility
Instrument trolley
IV treatment sets
Latex gloves and
protective clothing
Linens for newborns
Mucus extractor
Oral airways, various
sizes
Oxygen
tank and
concentrator
Partograph charts
Self inflating bag and
mask - adult and
neonatal size
Suction machine
Suturing sets
Thermometer
Tray with routine &
emergency drugs,
syringes and needles
Urinary catheters and
collection bags
Vacuum extractor set
Work surface near bed
for newborn resuscitation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Basic examination
equipment (stethoscope,
BP
machine,
etc)
Beds, washable
mattresses and linen
Curtains
Dressing
sets
Dressing trolley/Medicine
trolley
Gloves
IV
stands
Medicine storage cabinet
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Inpatient Wards
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Oxygen tank and
concentrator
Patient trolley on wheels
PPE kits
Suction machine
Urinals and bedpans
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adequate storage
Ambu resuscitation set
with adult and child masks
Defibrillator
Electro cautery
Fixed operating
lights
Fixed suction machine
Hand washing facilities
Instrument tray
Instrument trolley
Laryngoscope set
Mayo Stand
Mobile operating light
Ophthalmic Operating
Microscope
Oral airways, various
sizes
Oxygen tank and
concentrator
Patient trolley on wheels
Portable
suction
machine
Safety Box
Sphygmomanometer and
stethoscope
Stool adjustable height
Operating
table
IV Therapy Equipment
Anesthesia Equipment
Anesthetic trolley/machine
CO2 Monitor
O2 Monitor
Endoscopic equipment
and necessary
accessories
Bronchoscope
Colonoscope
Endoscope
Fiber Optic Laryngoscope
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (as
applicable)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (as
applicable)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
OperationTheatre
Central Supply
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Amputation set
No
No
Yes
Caesarean/hysterectomy
No
Yes
Yes
set
Dilatation and curettage
No
Yes
Yes
set
Endoscopic instrument
No
No
Yes
cleaning machines and
solutions
Hernia set
No
No
Yes
Laparotomy set
No
Yes
Yes
Linens
Yes
Yes
Yes
Locked storage
Yes
Yes
Yes
Operating drapes
No
Yes
Yes
Ophthalmic instrument
No
Yes
Yes
Protective hats, aprons,
Yes
Yes
Yes
shoes and gowns etc
Pelvic/fistula repair set
No
No
Yes
Sterile gloves
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sterilization equipment
Yes
Yes
Yes
for instuments
and
linens
Surgical supplies (e.g., Yes
Yes
Yes
sutures,
dressings,
etc)
Thoracentesis set
No
No
Yes
Thoracostomy set with
No
No
Yes
appropriate tubes and
water seal bottles
Thoracotomy set
No
No
Yes
Thyroid/Parathyroid set
No
No
Yes
Tracheostomy set
No
Yes
Yes
Tubal ligation set
No
Yes
Yes
Vascular repair set
No
Yes
Yes
Other equipment as per the specialized services available shall also be there
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ANNEXURE 4
DRUGS, MEDICAL DEVICES AND CONSUMABLES
a. List of Emergency Drugs and consumables (Essential in all hospitals)
Sl. No.
Name of the Drug

INJECTIONS
1.
INJ. DIAZEPAM 10 MG
2.
INJ. FRUSEMIDE 20 MG
3.
INJ. ONDANSETRON 8 MG/4ML
4.
INJ. RANITIDINE
5.
INJ NOR ADRENALINE 4 MG
6.
INJ. PHENYTOIN 50 MG
7.
INJ DICLOFENAC 75 MG
8.
INJ. DERIPHYLLINE
9.
INJ CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
10.
INJ. HYDROCORTISONE 100 MG
11.
INJ. ATROPINE 0.6 MG
12.
INJ. ADRENALINE 1 MG
13.
INJ. KCL
14.
STERILE WATER
15.
INJ. SODA BICARBONATE
16.
INJ. DOPAMINE
17.
INJ. NALAXONE 400 MCG
18.
INJ. LIGNOCAINE 50 ML
19.
TAB. SORBITRATE
20.
TAB. ASPIRIN
21.
INJ. TETANUS
22.
INJ. ADENOSINE
OTHER
23.
NEB. SALBUTAMOL2.5 ML
24.
NEB. BUDESONIDE
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25.
LIGNOCAINE JELLY 2%
26.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
27.
CALCIUM (INJ or TAB)

FLUIDS
28.
RL 500 ML
29.
NS 500 ML
30.
NS 250 ML
31.
NS 100 ML
32.
DNS 500 ML
33.
DEXTROSE 5% 500 ML
34.
DEXTROSE 10% 500 ML
35.
PEDIATRIC IV INFUSION SOLUTION 500 ML
b. The other drugs and consumables shall be available as per the scope of
services, bed strength and patient turnover.
c. Medical devices shall be available as per the scope of services, bed
strength and patient turnover.
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Annexure 5
HUMAN RESOURCE
The Human Resource requirement for any hospital shall be as per the scope of
services provided by the hospital.
The requirement mentioned below is the minimum requirement for a multispecialty
hospital with less than 50 beds and it can be prorated as required.
Based on the levels of care provided, the minimum staffing requirements for Hospital
level 3 shall be as follows:
Sl.
Human Resource
Requirement
Doctor
MBBS doctor shall be available
No.
1.
round the clock on site per unit
1 Doctor with specialization in the

subject concerned as per scope of
service (Full-Time / Part-Time or
visiting)
In ICU, 1 MBBS for every 6 beds ,

on- site for 24X7
2.
Nurses
Qualified nurses per unit per shift

shall be available as per
requirement laid down by The
Indian Nursing Council, 1985,
occupancy rate and distribution of
bed.
(Qualified nurse is a nursing staff
approved as per state government
rules & regulations as applicable
from time to time).
3.
Pharmacist
2 in a hospital
4.
Lab Technician
2 in a hospital (minimum DMLT)

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5.
X-ray Technician
2 in a hospital (minimum Diploma in X

Ray Technician course)
6.
Other Technicians
As per requirement
7.
Nutritionist
As per requirement
8.
Social worker
As per requirement
9.
Administrative Assistant
As per requirement
10.
Medical Record Technician
As per requirement
11.
Driver
As per requirement
12.
Security Guard
As per requirement
13.
Multi-purpose Worker
Minimum 2 (minimum 12th pass)
*Requirement of other staff (Support and administrative) will depend on the scope of
the hospital.
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Annexure 6
LIST OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Below is the list of legal requirements to be complied with by a hospital a applicable
by the local/state health authority (all may not be applicable):
Sl.
1.
Name of Document
Valid From
Valid Till
Send for
Remark
renewal
(Expired/
by
valid/NA)
Registration under Nursing

Home Act/ Medical
Establishment Act
2.
Bio-medical Waste
Management Licenses
Authorization of HCO by
PCB
MOU with Vendor
3.
AERB Licenses
Type approval
Layout Approval
License for CTinterventional/ Registration
for other machines
4.
NOC from Fire Department
5.
Ambulance
Commercial Vehicle Permit
Commercial Driver License
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Pollution Control Licenses
6.
Building Completion
Licenses
7.
Lift licences for each lift
8.
DG Set Approval for

Commissioning
9.
Diesel Storage Licenses
10.
Retail and bulk drug

license (pharmacy)
11.
Food Safety Licenses
12.
Narcotic Drug Licenses
13.
Medical Gases Licenses/

Explosives Act
14.
Clinical Establishments
and Registration (if
applicable)
15.
Blood Bank Licenses
16.
Boilers Licenses
17.
MoU / agreement with

outsourced human
resource agencies as per
labor laws
18.
Spirit Licence
19.
Electricity rules
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20.
Provident fund/ESI Act
21.
MTP Act
22.
PNDT Act
23.
Transplantation of Human
organs Act
24.
Salex Tax registration
25.
PAN
26.
No objection certificate
under Pollution Control Act
(Air/Water)
27.
Wireless operation
certificate from Indian P&T
28.
Arms Act, 1950 (if guards

have weapons)
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Annexure 7
CONTENT OF MEDICAL RECORD
Medical record shall contain, at the least, the following information:
Sl. No.
Content
1.
Name & Registration number of treating doctor
2.
Name, demographic details & contact number of patient
3.
Relevant Clinical history, Assessment and re-assessment findings,

nursing notes and Diagnosis
4.
Investigation reports
5.
Details of medical treatment, invasive procedures, surgery and other

care provided
6.
Applicable consents
7.
Discharge summary
8.
Cause-of-death certificate & Death Summary (where applicable)
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Annexure 8
INFORMED CONSENT/CONSENT GUIDELINES
The informed consent shall at the least contain the following information in an
understandable language and format.
Sl. No.
Content
1.
Name of the patient/ guardian (in case of minor/mentally disabled).
2.
Registration number of patient
3.
Date of admission
4.
5.
Name of procedure/operation/investigation/blood transfusion

/anaesthesia/ potential complications
6.
Signature of patient/guardian with date and time
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Annexure 9
Discharge Summary
The discharge summary shall at the least contain the following information in an
understandable language and format.
Sl. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Content
Name, demographic details & contact number of patient, if available
Date of admission and discharge
Relevant clinical history, assessment findings and diagnosis
Investigation results,
Details of medical treatment, invasive procedures, surgery and other care
provided
Discharge advice (medications and other instructions).
Instruction about when and how to obtain urgent care.
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