THE HINDU, Vijayawada,April 18, 2015 05:42 IST
An initiative taken up by the members of People’s Awareness Association through State Information Commissioner M. Vijaya Nirmala forced private hospitals in Prakasam district to comply with the prescribed norms and ensure better services to patients.Out of 266 hospitals in the district, 66 have put up tariff boards on their premises while 39 secured no-objection certificates from Fire Services Department and 57 have taken up bio-waste management units.
The move came after the Association members filed petition under the RTI Act in 2012.“We issued notices to managements of hospitals and exerted pressure on them. The managements have now started complying with norms,” she explained, adding that the credit should go to the Association for its continuous fight against hospitals violating norms. Interacting with Association members at Sub-Collector’s office here on Friday, she said necessary support would be extended to those who are fighting for the welfare of people.Following RTI hearing, 66 hospitals have put up tariff boards, while 39 others have secured mandatory NoCs.
