Department of Health & Family Welfare has issued the advisory on patients coming to Nagaland for treatment of Non-COVID illnesses in the interest of public health.
According to DIPR report, all patients coming to Nagaland for treatment of Non-COVID health problems shall mandatorily observe the following parameters: To produce the following documents at the point of entry as well as at the hospital: (a) Negative COVID-19 test report done by Real Time rt-PCR (Gold Test) of the patient as well as attendant(s). (b) Acceptance letter from the referring-in hospital i.e. the hospital where patient will be treated; Only one attendant per patient at a time will be allowed inside the ward during hospitalization;
In the course of hospitalization, COVID-19 Testing by Rapid Antigen Test or by Truenat will be conducted in the following situations: (a) Patient & their attendant(s) will be tested between 5th to 10thday of arrival. (b) Pre-op investigation for patients undergoing aerosol generating surgical/non-surgical interventions. NB: The cost of such tests will be paid by the patient fixed by the department from time to time;
If any patient or their attendants(s) develops any sign/symptoms of ILI, SARI or COVID-19, the hospital shall immediately report to the district surveillance unit and such cases will be immediately kept in isolation till the lab result is available.
If tested positive of COVID-19, all such cases will be transferred to COVID Care Centre or COVID-19 Hospital, as the case may be; All patients and their attendant(s) shall wear face mask at all time and shall strictly adhere to all preventive measures.
The hospital shall maintain a record on details of all patients and their attendant(s) from outside the state, which will be submitted weekly to the chief medical officer; To call State Toll Free Health Helpline at 1800-345-0019 for any queries.