Question : DRESSER IN CGHS

(a) whether the post of Dresser in Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is an important one;

(b) if so, whether no educational or professional eligibility criteria has been laid down for appointment of Dresser and this post is filled by promoting nursing attendants;

(c) if so, whether the Government have received any suggestion from MPs regarding prescribing necessary educational qualifications for the post of Dresser;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which the Union a final decision would be taken in the matter?

MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a): In the CGHS, the duties and responsibilities attached to the post of Dresser are important.

(b): As per the Recruitment Rules for the post of Dresser in the CGHS, the post is to be filled 100% by promotion from Nursing Orderly/Nursing Attendants with 3 years regular service in the grade. The said feeder cadre post of Nursing Attendant in the CGHS is filled up by transfer from other Group `D` employees with eighth standard pass plus 3 years regular service in the grade and also having one year experience in bandaging and dressing of wounds.

(c)to(e): Yes Sir, the suggestion regarding fixing of minimum educational qualification of Graduation for appointment of Dresser in CGHS is being examined in consultation with the Additional Directors/Joint Directors of CGHS in various cities. Therefore, a decision in this regard can be taken only after examination of the comments so received from the various CGHS cities.