Third Amendment of Clinical Establishment Rules : MoHFW (2019)

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is planning to set new rules for clinical set-ups in its Clinical Establishments, Third Amendments Rules, 2019. The new set of rules shall be applicable for establishments of hospitals, practicing general medicine, special medical care, and for all seven systems of AYUSH. Some essential requirements as per the Clinical Establishment Act, for various departments, are discussed below. A. Hospitals providing Allopathy services: 1.

General Practice Clinics, and Polyclinics: Infrastructure: The clinic must be adequately spacious with well-maintained lights, water supply, and cleanliness. It should bear a signage board displaying the name of the clinic, name, and registration no. of the physician, services provided within the clinic, and the timing of the clinic. Furniture and Fixtures: Furniture and fixtures shall be in accordance with the…