Re-use of Disposable items is not permitted Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS
Z. 15025/217/DIR/CGHS/LS/LEGISLATION/2016
Government of India
Ministry of Health ancf Family Wearer
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
Nirman Shawan, New Delhi 110 011
Dated :21.12.2016
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :Re-use of Disposable items is not permitted Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS
With reference to the above-mentioned subject. it has come to the notice that some of the private hospitals are re-using various disposal surgical items particularly in cardiology though they are meant for single use. The items after one procedure are sterilized and being re¬used and are charged full amount of these items. The matter has been viewed by this Ministry seriously and it has been decided to issue this Office Memorandum to clarify that re-use of disposable items particularly in cardiology and other specialties is not Permitted. Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS and in case of any complaint in this regard suitable action including withdrawal of CGHS empanelment shall be initiated against defaulters
S/d,
(Dr. D C.Joshi)
Director. CGHS
To.
1. The Medical Superintendents of all CGHS EmPanelled Health Care Organizatrons through the Additional Directors of the concerned cities
2 Addl .DDG(HQ)/Addl. Directors of all CGHS Cities with a direction to display a copy of this circular on the notice boards at CGHS Wellness Centres.
3 UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited, Pict No.3, Sector 11. CBD Belapur Navi, Mumbai — 400614
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