Karnataka Issues Fresh Guidelines For Hospitalisation Of Covid Patients

As per the order, in government COVID-19 hospitals, the patient shall be admitted as per the existing state protocol.

Amid a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Sunday issued new guidelines for hospital admission, discharge, and transfer of COVID-19 patients. A circular issued by Karnataka's Department of Health and Family Welfare read, "In view of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the State, for the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital beds are a valuable resource and hence, shall be used judiciously for those patients who are clinically in need of these beds. In this context, the guidelines are reiterated for hospital admission, discharge, and transfer of COVID-19 patients." As per the order, in government COVID-19 hospitals, the patient shall be admitted as per the existing state protocol. However, following their recovery and clinically stable condition, based on the assessment and advise of the treating physician such patients shall be transferred to a stepdown facility attached to the hospital or to a CCC as deemed fit, it said. The order further said that whenever a patient is discharged, the discharge protocol of the state shall be followed.