Mysuru: Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru, conducted a Mock Fire Safety Drill at its premises on Apr. 10 keeping in mind the hot summer which could trigger a fire. The drill was conducted as per the international standards of fire and safety preparedness and was organised to equip the hospital staff with a focus on patient evacuation in case of emergency.

The session was attended by Columbia Asia Hospital team, who participated in the fire prevention rehearsal.  The session included training of the staff and volunteers on patient evacuation during an emergency, tips on fire safety and various ways to extinguish fire.

The drill was organised to communicate the dos and don’ts while evacuating patients and staff from the hospital complex.