Workshop ‘Health Care Quality and Patient Safety’

Published on: July 29, 2023

Workshop dedicated to learning and practice for ‘Health Care Quality and Patient Safety’ held at Swami Rama Himalayan University

Patient safety is a health care discipline that has greatly evolved and gained in complexity in health care systems. The rising incidence of patient harm in the context of health care facilities needs urgent attention.

In light of the above a workshop was organised on 27th July 2013, by the faculty members and PG students of HCN, Swami Rama Himalayan University. The theme in focus was ‘Health Care Quality and Patient Safety’ to enhance and update knowledge collaboratively with special reference to nursing education and nursing service to improve the health care quality and patient safety.

The programme started with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in the Nursing Auditorium.

Dr Sanchita Pugazendi, Principal HCN, Chief Guest Dr SL Jethani CMS Himalayan Hospital, Swami Rama Himalayan University and other dignitaries added might to the event by sharing their experience. Their words of wisdom aimed to highlight the evidence available on patient safety for the knowledge of health professionals.

Different speakers, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, addressed the various information sessions.

Upma George, programme coordinator explained the significance of the topic under discussion.

Dr Kanchan Bala, Joint coordinator of the programme and chief infection control nurse explained in detail the importance of infection control in health care for early recovery.

Vaibhav Badoni, assistant manager quality control Himalayan Hospital focused on quality improvement for productivity in a health setting.

UG Students participated in role-play on the theme in hand.

The valedictory session was held from 3.30 to 4.30 wherein Dr Pugazendi, Principal and Chairperson addressed the gathering.

Others present during the session were Laxmi Kumar, DY Sorti, J Manoranjini, UG and PG students.

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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.