Mother's relative washing the sheet used to lay the patient in the ambulance (video grab)
Digital Desk, Indore. A case raising questions on humanity and sensitivity of health services has come to light from Madhya Bharat Civil Hospital in Mhow. It is alleged that instead of cleaning the blood spread after delivery in 108 ambulance, the ambulance staff got it done by the family members of the pregnant woman. Not only this, the family members say that the mother and the newborn were refused to be taken to Indore without cleaning, due to which they were forced to wash the ambulance themselves.
According to the information, Gayatri wife Sohan, resident of village Bhagora, was being brought to Central India Civil Hospital, Mhow in 108 ambulance for delivery on Friday. The woman was delivered in the ambulance even before reaching the hospital. The health workers present on the spot described the condition of the newborn as critical and advised him to immediately refer him to Indore.
Family members allege that while the mother and newborn were being treated in the hospital premises, the pilot and compounder of 108 ambulance got the ambulance cleaned by the woman's sister-in-law Pooja Bhatia.
Cleaning done by filling water from the garden
Blood was spilled in the ambulance during delivery. Pooja Bhatia filled the bucket with water from the tap installed in the garden of the hospital premises, brought it to the ambulance, washed and mopped it. The family alleges that the ambulance driver and compounder had clearly said that the vehicle would not be taken to Indore until it was cleaned. Only after cleaning, the woman and the newborn were sent to Indore by ambulance.
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Action will be taken after investigation
In this case, hospital in-charge Dr. Madhukar Shukla said that primarily the fault of 108 Janani Ambulance staff is coming to the fore. The entire episode is being investigated and the report will be sent to senior officials. If found guilty, action will be recommended against the concerned staff.
At the same time, Block Medical Officer Dr. Yogesh Singare said that if such behavior has happened with the family members of the patients then it is a serious matter. After taking detailed information from the hospital, a report will be sent to the officials of 108 ambulance and necessary action will be taken.