10 new directives for private hospitals, clinics

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an order for private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres to follow 10 new directions.

According to the order, a copy of the licence and new 10 directions must be visibly displayed in front of the main entrance of the establishment at all times.

The order signed by DGHS Director Dr Abu Hossain Md Mainul Ahsan was issued on Thursday (February 22).

Some of the directions are- 
A copy of the licence for private clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centres must be visibly displayed in front of the main entrance of the establishment at all times.

Specialists in pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, and radiology must be appointed in the medical facilities in accordance with their designated category.

A registered physician must be employed as an assistant surgeon for any type of operation, surgery, or procedure in any private hospital or clinic.