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Empowering Nurses Through Critical Lab Value Management Training

Published on: May 24, 2025

Empowering Nurses Through Critical Lab Value Management Training

On May 24, 2025, the Department of Nursing at Himalayan Hospital, a constituent unit of Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a workshop on “Critical Lab Value Management.” The objective of the workshop was to empower nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills required to interpret, act upon, and document critical lab values in alignment with established quality standards.

The workshop saw participation from 80 nursing professionals and commenced at 11:00 AM with insightful sessions delivered by esteemed faculty members. Dr. Sonika Agarwal spoke on managing critical lab values, followed by Dr. Kiran Bhat’s presentation on sampling protocols. Ms. Jiabunnisha concluded the academic sessions with her talk on the nursing role in critical value policy implementation. A live demonstration was conducted from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, providing hands-on exposure to reinforce theoretical learning. This was followed by a post-test to assess understanding and learning outcomes.

The workshop was graced by the presence of senior dignitaries including Prof. (Dr.) Hem Chandra, Director of Hospital Services, who also served as the Chief Guest. The valedictory session included a felicitation ceremony acknowledging the contributions of the organizing committee and collaborating partners. Heartfelt appreciation was extended to Prof. (Dr.) Renu Dhasmana, Director of Nursing, for her guidance and encouragement throughout the planning of this event. The support of Nursing Superintendent Mrs. Reena Habil Singh, along with all Deputy Medical Superintendents and guest collaborators from Jain Diagnostics, was also gratefully acknowledged.

Special thanks were offered to Ms. Jaibunnisha, DNS, and Ms. Trishna Sarkar, DNS, whose leadership as Chief Chairperson and Organizing Chairperson respectively was instrumental in the success of the event. The organizing team, technical support staff, photography, and catering personnel were also recognized for their contributions.

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks followed by a group photograph and a post-test session. The workshop reinforced the importance of timely and skilled action in response to critical lab values, ultimately aligning nursing practice with life-saving standards of care.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.