In a decisive move to protect public health and safety, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Indore has permanently terminated the registration of IBF NGO Hospital and ordered its closure. The hospital was sealed by the health department on Thursday following a detailed investigation that exposed multiple serious deficiencies, posing substantial risks to the community. This action comes after a complaint of medical negligence prompted an investigation into the hospital’s operations.
The complaint was initially filed by Mamta Verma, who reported that her daughter Priya Verma’s condition deteriorated while receiving treatment at IBF NGO Hospital, eventually leading to her transfer to MY Hospital. This prompted the district’s Collector Singh to order a comprehensive inquiry, overseen by the CMHO. Upon inspection, the investigating team found that the hospital lacked essential emergency facilities, including life-saving equipment in its operating theater. The investigation revealed that the hospital was poorly maintained, with unsanitary conditions such as damp walls, fungal growth, and improper sterilization, all of which contributed to an unsafe environment for patients.
We have sent official letters about their doctors practicing at a private institution.Dr. B.S. Saitya, CMHO
Further compounding concerns, the hospital did not have sufficient resources for administering emergency general anesthesia, a critical requirement for patient safety in a clinical setting. The absence of this essential facility raised alarms about the hospital’s capacity to respond effectively in emergency situations. Such deficiencies ultimately led the health authorities to conclude that IBF NGO Hospital posed a considerable threat to public health, leading to its shutdown.
During the investigation, two doctors affiliated with reputable government institutions were identified in the case. Dr. Monica Verma, a gynecology consultant at MGM Medical College, and Dr. Ruchita Jaiswal, an anesthetist with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital, were found involved in the case. The complainant had alleged negligence by these doctors during her daughter’s treatment. However, both doctors refuted the allegations, claiming they had informed their respective institutions about their private practice at IBF NGO Hospital.
We will take appropriate action after getting the letter from the CMHO.Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MGM Dean
The CMHO, Dr. B.S. Saitya, stated, “We have sent official letters to the Dean of MGM Medical College and the authorities at ESIC Hospital to inform them that their doctors were practicing at a private institution despite their employment restrictions.”
He emphasized that any disciplinary actions against these consultants would be determined by their respective institutions. MGM Medical College’s Dean, Dr. Sanjay Dixit, also affirmed that the college would take appropriate measures after receiving the official letter from the CMHO’s office.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Yash Kamble/MSM)