Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawade has proposed implementing a 'One Patient, One Relative' policy at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run hospitals to reduce overcrowding, improve hygiene, and create a more efficient environment for patient care. The proposal has been submitted to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide through a formal letter.
The Mayor has recommended that the policy be introduced on a pilot basis at KEM Hospital, Sion Hospital, and Nair Hospital, where each admitted patient would be allowed only one attendant inside the ward. The move is aimed at reducing unnecessary crowding in hospital corridors and wards, making it easier for doctors and nurses to provide treatment.
Tawade has also suggested introducing a visitor pass system at hospital entrances, with security personnel checking passes before allowing entry. She has further proposed a digital access system to strengthen security and prevent unauthorised movement within hospital premises.
According to the Mayor, limiting the number of attendants would help maintain cleanliness, reduce the risk of infections, improve hospital management, and provide a better treatment environment for patients while enabling medical staff to work more efficiently. The proposal is currently under consideration by the BMC administration.
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