Sindh Healthcare Commission Notice: Immediate Compliance Required of Healthcare Facilities

Issuer: Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC). Purpose: Immediate directive to all registered healthcare establishments in Sindh to comply with legal and regulatory requirements under the Sindh Healthcare Commission Act (2013) and applicable SHCC standards.

Key required actions for healthcare facilities include (select, clearly readable requirements):

• Maintain and prominently display a valid SHCC registration/license certificate at the facility.
• Keep complete clinical and diagnostic records for patients and ensure proper record-keeping procedures.
• Maintain and retain staff qualification, registration and credential records; display relevant professional credentials where required.
• Implement and ensure infection prevention and control measures, including proper Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) practices.
• Ensure safe biomedical waste management and segregation according to standards.
• Ensure emergency preparedness measures, conduct regular mock drills, and maintain emergency service readiness.
• Provide a patient complaint/feedback mechanism and respect patient rights; report adverse incidents to SHCC as required.

Facilities are required to take immediate corrective action where deficiencies exist and to cooperate with SHCC inspections and directives.

Contact and further instructions: visit www.shcc.org.pk or contact SHCC via toll-free 0800-07422. Telephone: 021-38656000. UAN: 021-111-117-422. Email: [email protected]. Office located in Karachi.

Issued by: Chief Executive Officer, Sindh Healthcare Commission.