2024-01-11 22:00:38
The early morning of this January 11th had an unexpected surprise because the medicinal oxygen leak inside the General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. “Eduardo Liceaga”. This is an unusual accident that very rarely occurs, although it caused great panic among the medical staff and patients who were in the hospital.
To begin with, the construction of any health facility involves following multiple laws. The maximum objective is to guarantee the safety of people and prevent all types of accidents.
How did the medical oxygen leak occur in the hospital?
However, despite following all instructions, there is always the risk of incidents occurring. With respect to medical oxygen leak reported in the General Hospital of Mexicowas generated in office 4 of the Medical Surgical Emergency Service.
According to information published by the hospital, it all happened during the process of changing the hose from one oxygen intake to another. The Plarre connection plunger gave way, causing the medical oxygen leak.
Given the fact, various videos were immediately shared on social networks. What can be seen is that the protocol to leave the place immediately began. The staff who were in the hospital provided support to avoid chaos or another type of major situation.
The General Hospital of Mexico Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, located in the Cuauhtémoc mayor’s office of Mexico City, was evacuated due to a medical oxygen leak.
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— Joaquín López-Dóriga (@lopezdoriga) January 11, 2024
For her part, the general director of the General Hospital of MexicoGuadalupe Mercedes Lucía Guerrero Avendaño, highlighted that at no time were the patients, their families or the institution’s staff at risk.
“The prompt and efficient response of the personnel involved guaranteed the safety of all those present. Therefore, the Medical Surgical Emergency Service continues to operate normally.”
It is worth mentioning that the nursing staff acted immediately, applying the security protocol in collaboration with the hospital’s civil protection team. As a preventive measure, the area was evacuated.
The general director highlighted that, upon receiving the report, the maintenance staff took immediate action, closing the secondary flow valve of the office in question. The part was replaced and the office was fully operational again that same day.
He explained that the equipment receives maintenance in accordance with regulations, since “the safety and well-being of patients and staff, as well as strict adherence to regulations, is our top priority.”
What are the Official Mexican Standards for the construction of hospitals and medical offices?
There is an extensive list of regulations that must be followed to build a healthcare space. All of them are mandatory because failure to follow current regulations may result in immediate closure.
NAME 005-SSA3-2016. Establish the minimum infrastructure and equipment requirements for facilities for outpatient medical care.
NAME 016-SSA3-2012. Minimum characteristics of infrastructure and equipment of hospitals and medical offices.
NAME 197-SSA1-2000. Defines the infrastructure and equipment requirements of hospitals and specialized medical care offices.
NAME 233-SSA1-2003. Mentions the architectural requirements to facilitate access, transit, use and permanence of people with disabilities in outpatient and hospital medical care establishments of the National Health System.
NAME 229-SSA1-2002. It contains all the technical requirements for facilities, health responsibilities, technical specifications for equipment and radiation protection in medical diagnostic x-ray establishments.
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