The mock exercise conducted in the D Ward ICU of the division’s largest PBM hospital revealed many shortcomings of the hospital’s security system. At 11:00, deputy superintendent dr. Gaurishankar Joshi receives information about fire and smoke coming from the air conditioner. He reached the place along with the security personnel and immediately informed the fire brigade. The fire brigade reached within ten minutes but could not reach the spot due to open wires hanging in the hospital premises. Finally, a 500 meter long pipe was laid for firefighting practice. Meanwhile, a team from Jaipur also noted the shortcomings of these systems. Evacuate patients quickly: As soon as the fire was reported, the security personnel immediately shifted five patients from D ward to another ICU. The patients were cannulated and moved safely. The nursing staff immediately began the system of medicine and equipment. It shows the immediate reaction of the staff during the mock exercise. However, questions have been raised about the physical security infrastructure of the hospital. In the second phase of the mock exercise, the team reached the trauma center, but serious complications were observed. Doctors were sent to the center but were not told who to report to or what to do. The doctor was sitting outside, while the in-charge of the centre, Dr LK Kapil was waiting inside. The scene highlights the department’s poor communication and poor protocol implementation, especially after the recent trauma center tragedy in Jaipur. Deputy Superintendent Dr. However, Joshi said that the purpose of the mock exercise was to identify common shortcomings. The necessary steps will be taken to correct the deficiencies revealed during the drilling. Share this story Tags