In recent months, there have been multiple incidents of COVID deaths in the government hospitals due to the lack of ICU availability and ventilators. Despite the existence of laws, rules and vigilance mechanisms why do such tragedies occur? Analyse and suggest remedies for improving the probity in hospital administration. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

• In the introduction define probity.
• In the body explain first that honesty and integrity are central to probity and define how any professional person should act: being upstanding and law-abiding, and respectful of the trust placed in you by others. This is vital in healthcare as trust is the fulcrum on which the doctor–patient relationship is balanced. Then move onto explain that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought numerous challenges to hospitals and hospital administrators. Suggest what needs to be done to ensure probity in hospital administration in such situations.
• Conclude with possible solutions to uphold principles of probity.