The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on June 25, 2026, issued a circular regarding the duties and responsibilities of Nursing Cadre Officials in ESIC Hospitals/ Medical Institutions.
The following has been stated:-
•ESIC has instructed all nursing cadre officials to prioritize direct patient care, ensuring timely clinical response, medication administration, and continuous patient monitoring.
•Nursing staff must coordinate effectively with doctors, minimize delays caused by non-clinical tasks, and perform patient care duties assigned by superiors.
•The circular emphasizes professionalism, empathy, and accountability in delivering safe and quality healthcare.
•Refusal or non-compliance in providing patient care will invite strict disciplinary action under existing rules.
[Circular No.: U-16012/203/2026-MED-VII]
