Audit ICU facilities across country: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has mandated a nationwide audit of ICU facilities and nursing colleges to enhance critical care standards in India. States and Union Territories are required to complete assessments within two months to identify gaps in infrastructure and manpower. The court aims to establish uniform guidelines for ICUs and improve the quality of nursing education and training.
- ▪The Supreme Court ordered a nationwide audit of ICU facilities and nursing colleges.
- ▪States and Union Territories have two months to assess infrastructural and manpower gaps.
- ▪The court aims to frame uniform guidelines for ICUs based on expert recommendations.
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Audit ICU facilities across country: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ordered a nationwide audit of ICU facilities and nursing colleges, mandating assessments within two months to improve critical care standards.Published on: May 21, 2026 7:00 AM ISTBy Abraham Thomas, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a nationwide audit of intensive care unit (ICU) facilities and gave states and Union Territories two months to assess infrastructural and manpower gaps and ascertain the equipment needed to bring critical care facilities at par with model guidelines by a court-appointed panel of experts.The court simultaneously ordered a nationwide audit of nursing colleges.
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