AIIMS initiates follow-up action on enquiry report on death of Nursing Officer Rajbir Kaur
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has initiated follow-up action against officials held responsible by an enquiry committee constituted to investigate the death of Nursing Officer Rajbir Kaur on February 4
In Short
- Rajbir Kaur passed away on February 4.
- A termination order will be issued to the Senior Resident, Anesthesiology.
- Rajbir's next-of-kin will be paid Rs 10 lakh in compensation after due administrative approval.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has initiated follow-up action against officials held responsible by an enquiry committee constituted to investigate the death of Nursing Officer Rajbir Kaur, Deputy Director (Administration) V Srinivas said.
The Committee noted that Rajbir Kaur's case was that of a low-risk pregnancy, monitored in the labour room on January 16. The labour was progressing well till 5 AM, when there was a sudden drop in heart rate, making emergency surgery necessary. The baby was limp at birth. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Rajbir was shifted to AB 8 ICU, where she passed away on February 4.
V Srinavas has outlined a number of steps taken by AIIMS based on the enquiry committee's findings, and two rounds of meetings held at the director-level.
First, a termination order will be issued to the Senior Resident, Anesthesiology, who was found guilty of wilful absence from duty.
The Senior Resident, Gynaecology, will receive a Displeaure Memorandum from the AIIMS Director, and the Junior Resident, Anaesthesiology, will receive a warning for having left the operation theatre under pressure from Residents of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The consultant-on-call from Obstetrics and Gynaecology will be issued a show-cause notice for not being present for the emergency operation, despite being informed.
The Department head, Anaesthesiology, will ensure round-the-clock availability of Senior Residents in the maternity operation theatre. The Department Head, Anaesthesia, will ensure that the Consultant of Anaesthesiology is available at the hospital premises to oversee and supervise anaesthesiology services in diverse areas, depending on the kinds of emergencies that AIIMS needs to handle.
A Committee headed by the Chairman, Hospital Management Board, will be constituted to augment health care services with regard to EHS employees.
As well, Rajbir Kaur's next-of-kin will be paid Rs 10 lakh in compensation after due administrative approval.
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