An expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court has set minimum standards for ICUs in Indian hospitals

An expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court has set minimum standards for ICUs in Indian hospitals

¨     An expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court has set minimum standards for ICUs in Indian hospitals.

¨    Objective: To establish uniform norms for infrastructure, staffing, and patient care in ICUs.

¨  Ensures that hospitals claiming to have ICU facilities meet essential clinical and safety requirements.

¨ The Supreme Court approved the guidelines, calling them “practical, implementable, and necessary.”

¨   Expected to improve critical care services in both urban and rural healthcare systems.

Key ICU Infrastructure Standards

¨     A dedicated ICU space is mandatory.

¨     Easy access to emergency services, operation theatres, and laboratory facilities.

¨     Uninterrupted power backup and proper sanitation systems are required.

¨     Internal layout should support efficient emergency care.