Patient Safety
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Patient Safety – At Asarfi Cancer Institute, Dhanbad
At Asarfi Cancer Institute, patient safety is at the heart of everything we do. As Jharkhand’s leading cancer care hospital, we follow strict protocols to ensure that every patient receives safe, timely, and effective treatment in a well-monitored environment.
What We Do to Keep You Safe
- Regular disinfection of all patient areas
- Hand hygiene protocols for staff and visitors
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
- Isolation rooms for infection-sensitive or immune-compromised patients
- Medication cross-checking by pharmacists and nursing staff
- Proper labelling and dosage verification
- Strict protocols for chemotherapy drug preparation and delivery
- Pre-surgery safety checklist
- Consent verification and patient ID confirmation
- Sterile instruments and modular operation theatres
- Monitoring during and after procedures
- Unique patient ID system
- Name bands to avoid treatment or medicine errors
- Accurate medical documentation in electronic and physical form
- 24x7 availability of emergency doctors and nurses
- Well-equipped ICU and advanced life-saving systems
- Fire safety drills and evacuation plans in place
- Continuous safety training for doctors, nurses, and support staff
- Internal audits for quality improvement
- Adherence to NABH guidelines and international safety standards
What Patients Can Do
- Wear your hospital ID band at all times
- Inform your doctor about past allergies or health issues
- Ask questions if you do not understand any treatment or test
- Avoid self-medication or outside food without permission
- Follow hygiene practices and report any safety concern to staff
Together for Safety
Patient safety is a shared responsibility. With your cooperation and our systems in place, we aim to provide a zero-error, secure healing environment.