Posted on: Sun 27-12-2020

An intensive care unit in Egypt on Saturday caught fire killing seven corona virus patients officials has said. The fire was said to have injured five others with the initial investigation pointing to an electric short-circuit as the cause of the fire.

You would recall that a similar fire outbreak at a coronavirus ward in a private hospital in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria in June left seven patients dead with one injured. 

There was also another fire in May in a corona virus isolation center in Cairo thought there was no casualties

Fire Safety and Prevention Tips for Healthcare Facilities

It is vital that hospitals establish a fire safety and evacuation plan, making sure that everyone working in the facility is aware of these procedures. If possible, conduct fire drills to ensure all workers know evacuation routes and what to do in case of a fire.

• Ensure all exit doors, evacuation routes and essential pathways are not blocked and are free of clutter. 
• Train personnel in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Make sure staff members know where fire alarms are and how to activate them.
• Know where oxygen and compressed gas shut-off controls are and how to use them.
• Ensure staff members recognize the need for immediate action in case of a fire to preserve patient safety.
• Make sure staff members know how to move patients quickly and safely, we well as what should be done to ensure patients remain safe in case of a fire.

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