Ward attendants take on nurses’ duties at Sherpur Sadar Hospital, raising concerns over care

Allegations about nursing care and oversight at Sherpur Sadar Hospital have lent weight to the remark that “Sherpur Sadar Hospital itself seems to be in intensive care”.

Female and male ward attendants are allegedly carrying out essential nursing tasks in place of the nurses assigned to the wards. Attendants have reportedly even been seen inserting a cannula and administering injections to a critically ill patient.

Despite having no formal nursing education, they are allegedly performing the duties of trained nurses. Nurses on duty have also been accused of neglecting their responsibilities.

The situation has raised questions about the extent of shortcomings in the hospital’s oversight and accountability. Those concerned have also expressed alarm over how untrained staff are being entrusted with responsibilities as sensitive as caring for a critically ill patient.

There have been calls for a proper investigation and necessary action to ensure the quality of care at the government hospital and protect patients.

There is no room for negligence or mismanagement in a place meant to save lives. A proper investigation into the situation at Sherpur Sadar Hospital and accountability on the part of the authorities are essential.