Ministry of Health & FW has thus issued and updated guidelines for home isolation from time to
time to clarify selection criteria, precautions that need to be followed by such patients and their
families, signs that require monitoring and prompt reporting to health facilities.
The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges and opportunities for Indian healthcare systems. The healthcare startups were quick to develop solutions for prevention, detection, disruption, management, etc. of the infection. The pandemic was a reminder that healthcare startups can help in addressing the vulnerabilities and gaps in the current healthcare system. It also reinforced the idea that telemedicine is the future of healthcare.
COVID has many silent complications. It affects multiple organs and body systems – making hospitalization necessary sometimes. However, there are times when a patient continues to experience symptoms and distress even after discharge from hospital or completion of treatment tenure. This can be an indicator of Long COVID.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has addressed some of these questions in it’s FAQ document. The document addresses questions around impact of COVID-19 on people with hypertension, diabetes, and heart diseases. It provides useful tips for such patients on minimizing exposure and associated risks, medications, daily habits, hygiene etc.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a revised discharge policy for COVID-19 patients. The policy is aligned with the guidelines on the 3 tier COVID facilities and the categorization of the patients based on clinical severity.
In view of the evolving situation of COVID-19 in the state of Karnataka and recent revision of guidelines from Government of India, the following guidelines for ending home isolation/home care of COVID-19 patients are issued.
In view of the evolving situation of COVID-19 in the state of Karnataka and recent revision of guidelines from Government of India, the following guidelines for ending home isolation/home care of COVID-19 patients are issued.
In view of evolving situation of COVID-19 in the state of Karnataka and recent revision of guidelines from the Government of India, the following revised guidelines for home isolation/home care of COVID-19 cases are issued.
We are proud to announce that St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore has partnered with Ubiqare Health to provide COVID-19 Home Monitoring Packages. The packages were launched on August 31, 2020 in the presence of St. John’s Executive Committee Members and other members.
