Health Ministry releases draft guidelines on working conditions for nurses
Invites suggestions for the same
Union Health Ministry has released draft guidelines for governing working conditions of all categories of nurses in healthcare establishments/units/institutions. The draft is open for suggestions.
The ministry invites comments that may be furnished to the nursing section via email on nursing mohfw@gov.in within thirty days from the date of notification.
The guideline deals with various aspects of the working conditions of the nursing professionals including limiting the working hours to 40 hours per week and eight hours per day. Further, the guidelines also require all healthcare establishments to provide restrooms for nurses who are on duty, creche facilities and locker rooms etc.