KP Health Care Commission Advisory: Mandatory Fire & Non-Fire Safety Measures for Health Care Establishments
KP Health Care Commission Advisory · Peshawar · Daily Aaj,
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Issuer: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Care Commission (KHCC). This advisory directs all public and private health care establishments, particularly hospitals, to immediately ensure full compliance with fire and non-fire safety protocols as defined in the Facility Management and Safety standards.
Key required measures and applicable standards/indicators are listed below. Facilities must implement these measures without delay and conduct regular drills and staff training.
| Requirement | Standard / Indicator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full compliance with fire & non-fire safety protocols | Standard No. 6, Indicators 18 & 25 | Applies to all public and private health care establishments, particularly hospitals. |
| Early detection and containment of fire emergencies | Standard No. 11, Indicator 26 | Facilities must have measures for early detection and containment. |
| Firefighting equipment | Standard No. 11, Indicator 26 | Include adequate fire extinguishers, fire-proof blankets and buckets with sand. |
| Documented emergency evacuation plan and signage/lighting | Standard No. 8, Indicator 27 | Maintain a documented evacuation plan and conduct simulation exercises; proper signage and lighting in clinical/at-risk areas are required. |
| Simulation (drill) exercises | Standard No. 11, Indicator 28 | Regular simulation exercises are required. |
| Staff training regarding fire emergencies | Standard No. 8, Indicator 29 | All HCEs must train staff on fire emergency procedures. |
Contact for compliance and inspections: Dr. Shafa Haldor Sawal, Director Inspections, KHCC. Address: Sector 83, Phase V, Hayatabad, Peshawar. Tel: 9217013-14. Email: [email protected]. Website: https://hcc.kp.gov.pk
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