SOPs IN THE WAKE OF ONGOING SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19 IN HEALTH OFFICES AND HEALTH FACILITIES

 Director General Health Services, Punjab issued SOPs in the wake of ongoing wave of Covid-19 shall be adopted in all the concerns in the premises of health offices and health facilities. 

The Competent Authority / Secretary, P&SHC Department has directed to observe 50% reduction in the staff presence in the context of the on-going second wave of COVID-19 vide notification No. SO(G)/P&SHD/4-1/2020 dated: Lahore the 23rd Nov, 2020. Following SOPs shall be adopted by all the concerns in the premises of offices and health facilities: 

1. Security personnel deputed at various entry points i.e., main gate , parking, main building, health facilities/offices premises, must wear face mask during working hours, not to shake hands and maintain 6 ft distance. 
2. Hand Sanitizers be provided at all the entry points i.e., main gate, parking, main building, health facilities/ offices premises etc. 
3. Officers/Officials whose immediate family member has suspected/confirmed COVID-19 infection, must inform the concerned Authority for further action, guidance and facilitation. 
4. All Officers/Officials must wash hands upon arrival & prior to joining their work place and also frequent washing during working hours. 
5. All Officers/Officials across the premises are advised not to shake hands or make physical contact or embrace other colleagues for greeting etc. 
6. Increased ventilation in the building, especially health facilities offices & branches must be ensured. AC/Heaters must be switched off and doors as well necessary windows may be opened for fresh air to maintain ventilation, keeping in mind the weather condition. 
7. Not more than two visitors may be allowed to enter in any office premises. Only those Officers/Officials who have to attend a specific official matter may be allowed to enter in the office premises. No other Officer/Official may be allowed to accompany. 
8. All sort of official and non-official indoor meetings, inaugurations and ceremonies may be discouraged unless absolutely essential or solicited by the Competent Authority under strict adherence to prescribed COVID-19 SOPs.

You are, therefor, required to ensure strict compliance in accordance with COVID-19 SOPs and other directions by the Secretary, P&SHC Department, Govt. of the Punjab.