The Ballari District Administration will be managing the hospital in multiple shifts with the help of 700 personnel across three shifts, comprising doctors/specialists, nurses, paramedics, supervisors, and non-medical staff
JSW Group has launched a 1,000-bedded oxygenated COVID-Care District Field Hospital in Toranagallu – Ballari, Karnataka. It was inaugurated virtually by BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka, in the presence of Anand Singh, Minister for Infrastructure Development, Haj and Waft and Ballari District In-charge Minister, Government of Karnataka; E Tukaram, Member of Legislative Assembly, Sandur, along with the district administration and JSW officials.
This is one of India’s biggest COVID-Care facilities with a dedicated 4.8 km oxygen pipeline originating from its steel factory and supplying medical oxygen directly to the hospital for treatment of ailing patients. This facility was constructed in a record period of 15 days. JSW Group has created the hospital in collaboration with the district administration of Ballari, and is dedicated to the nation and the people of Karnataka. It will be managed and administered by the Ballari District Administration, according to a statement.
Speaking about the development, Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Group, said, “JSW believes in the mantra of people and nation first. At this alarming and decisive juncture of human survival, JSW would like to do everything in its humble capacity for the service of mankind. We have created this field hospital to ensure direct oxygen supply from plant to patient.”
According to Dr Vinod Nowal, Deputy Managing Director, JSW Steel, “The notion of providing direct oxygen supply to the patients stems from our Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal’s inclusive vision that if oxygen in such huge quantities cannot be taken to the patients, then we must work to find ways and means and bring the patients closer to the oxygen source. This COVID-Care facility is equipped with all necessary medical facilities for treating patients from North Karnataka and neighbouring districts of Andhra Pradesh.”
The hospital is equipped with medical equipment for critical care, pharmacy as well as supported by kitchen and laundry services.
The Ballari District Administration will be managing the hospital in multiple shifts with the help of 700 personnel across three shifts, comprising doctors/specialists, nurses, paramedics, supervisors, and non-medical staff.
In order to ensure uninterrupted oxygen supply, JSW Steel Vijayanagar Works will supply 1200 Nm3/hr of oxygen to the hospital. It also has an exhaust and air-purifier system installed to maintain appropriate temperature range and air quality inside the premises. It will also have all necessary power and water supply to ensure smooth running and uninterrupted care to the patients.
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