Classification of hospitals has been worked out on the basis of number of beds available, and considering in-patient facility.Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has issued a notification fixing the minimum wages of staff at private hospitals, dispensaries, pharmacies, scanning centers, X-ray units and other related establishments. The staff members have been divided into eight categories.
Classification of hospitals has been worked out on the basis of number of beds available, and considering in-patient facility.
Nurses managers are to be paid a basic salary of Rs 22,650, while nursing superintendents should be given Rs 22,090. The basic salary for others: assistant nursing superintendents Rs 21,550; head nurse Rs 21,020; tutor nurse/clinical instructor Rs 20,550; staff nurse Rs 20,000; ANM grade 1 – 18,570; grade 2 – 17,680.
Suggestions will be considered two months after the date of notification in the gazette. The government will consider objections and suggestions.
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