No doc allowed to leave duty early: Rohtak PGIMS Director issues warning after surprise inspection

Taking cognisance of complaints regarding doctors leaving their duties before the scheduled time, authorities at Pt BD Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) here have issued a stern warning.

Director Dr SK Singhal said strict disciplinary action would be taken against doctors found neglecting their duties.

He issued these directives after conducting a surprise inspection of several wards and departments on Saturday.

During the inspection, he emphasised that no one, particularly junior doctors, would be permitted to leave before the end of their assigned shift. He also stressed that if a department head remained on duty for the full shift, junior doctors must follow suit and stay until the end of their designated hours, with no exceptions. An official from PGIMS said the surprise inspection, which took place at approximately 3:30 pm, covered Ward 2, 3, 14, 15, 16, as well as Ophthalmology, ENT, PCCM, Orthopaedic Workshop, Physiotherapy departments and the Sports Injury Centre.

Dr Singhal made it clear that any doctor or employee found leaving their post before the shift ends would face disciplinary action.

He emphasised that maintaining discipline within the hospital was crucial to providing the best possible care to patients.

“Our priority is to maintain discipline and ensure superior service to our patients. All employees must arrive on time and remain on duty until the completion of their shifts,” he said.

The Director also mentioned that surprise inspections would continue across various hospital wards and OPDs to ensure compliance, warning that negligence would not be tolerated. “Our primary goal is to serve patients with full dedication, and this requires everyone to adhere strictly to their duty timings,” Dr Singhal said.

The inspection was attended by several senior officers, including Dr Mahesh Mahala and Security Officer Rohit.