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ICU Standards in India

April 28 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 48 0

The Supreme Court of India has set minimum standards for Intensive Care Units in hospitals across India.
The guidelines aim to ensure uniform ICU infrastructure, staffing, and patient care nationwide.
Each ICU must have essential facilities like oxygen supply, ventilators, monitors, defibrillators, and uninterrupted power backup.
The norms mandate 24×7 trained doctors, strict infection control, and nurse-to-patient ratios up to 1:1 for critical patients.
ICUs are classified into different levels to standardise care in both urban and rural hospitals.
States and Union Territories have been directed to submit action plans and identify gaps for implementation.