According to an order dated April 15, the new guidelines mandate strict pre-operative verification, patient identification, and enhanced documentation to ensure patient safety across all healthcare institutions in the State
Updated - April 20, 2026 03:32 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram
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The Kerala Health Department has issued a comprehensive surgical safety protocol aimed at preventing errors during procedures.
The guidelines come in the wake of some alleged lapses reported in State-run hospitals that sparked a political controversy recently.
Published - April 20, 2026 02:27 pm IST
