The Ministry of Health Minister, M. Jakubauskienė, has signed a new order aimed at significantly enhancing the preparedness of healthcare institutions for emergency situations. The directive establishes clear, mandatory protocols regarding the readiness of critical areas within medical facilities.
Under the new guidelines, healthcare institutions are explicitly required to take measures to ensure that designated safe areas—including primary facilities, temporary shelters, and high-security rooms—remain readily accessible at all times. A key component of this order mandates that these designated areas must always be kept clear of unnecessary clutter or stored items that could impede rapid access. Furthermore, the protocols dictate that in the event of an immediate danger or crisis, these secure rooms must be immediately unlocked if they are currently secured.
Critically, the order emphasizes that all staff members must be thoroughly trained to know the precise location and established access procedures for these safe zones. This comprehensive decision was implemented to guarantee that during any emergency, crisis, or other dangerous event, both patients and healthcare staff can reach designated safe rooms quickly and without delay. The overarching principle established by the Ministry is that all healthcare institutions must maintain a state of readiness to operate effectively under any conceivable circumstance.
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