Kerala standardizes Working Hours for Hospitals. The new working hours of employees, including nurses, in all private hospitals across the state will be aligned with government-operated hospital shift systems. The Labor Department mandates a 6-6-12 hour shift system for all staff, irrespective of the number of beds in a hospital. Employees working beyond their shift hours are entitled to overtime pay, applicable for up to 208 hours per month. Previously, the shift system applied only to private hospitals with more than 100 beds, with 6-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts.
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Maharashtra sets up a Health Committee. A new 12-person committee has been set up by the state to help coordinate various central and state-led health schemes, prevent duplication of benefits, and ensure effective execution of all health-related programs. The committee will function under the supervision of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell.
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Mathrubhumi
