Staff Welfare and Safety

1. NIMH is keen to ensure a happy and safe environment for the staff to work in.

2. All departmental staff at NIMH are entitled to benefits that are guaranteed through the Establishment

Code.

3. All incidents of staff getting harmed should be reported to the Quality Management Section and

Director.

4. Staff are entitled to relevant vaccinations as stipulated by the Ministry of Health.

5. Staff facing major psychological trauma due serious clinical events will be supported under the guidance of a Consultant Psychiatrist at Navodaya or GBV Unit. 6. Medical Officers On Call are duty bound to assess and treat staff members who sustain injury during patient care processes. 7. Staff are entitled for accident leave and compensation as per Ministry guidelines if an accident occurs while on duty. 8. Staff are also encouraged to have the Agrahara Insurance Coverage.

9. Grievances of staff should be directed to the Director through the relevant supervising Staff Officers.

10. Branch Representatives of Trade Unions are allowed to bring forth individual or common grievances to the Director, however prior appointment should be taken to meet.

11. Following common welfare organizations are available with the focus on Staff Welfare. a. NIMH Staff Welfare Association (subjected to governance by the Ministry of Health Circular No 1887 of 1995 from DGHS) b. Section C Staff Welfare Association c. NIMH Buddhists Association d. NIMH Arts Circle e. NIMH Sports Club (subjected to governance under Pub Ad Circular 13/94)

12. In addition NIMH has following two category specific Welfare forum a. Doctors‘ Welfare Committee b. Nurses - Heda Saviya

13. Staff are allowed to use the FRU Gymnasium for exercise and physical recreation. a. They should attend off duty hours b. Gymnasium will be opened for staff after 3.00 pm c. Rs 500 should be paid to the Shroff and a gymnasium membership taken to use it.