Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 16: The department of Hospital Administration, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), in association with the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), organised a Certification Programme in Quality and Health standards (CPQH) from November 12 to 14 at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).
The programme aimed to equip postgraduate students of hospital administration with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to adhere to national accreditation standards in healthcare organizations and implement effective quality management practices.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr B H Sripathi Rao, pro vice-chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). In his inaugural address, Dr Rao emphasised the critical role of quality in hospital settings and highlighted the importance of administrators in steering quality management processes. Dr Amitha Marla, director administration, A J Hospital and Research Centre, Mangaluru, and chairperson of the CAHO Student Engagement Committee, spoke about CAHO’s efforts to empower students with industry-ready skills.
Dr Sunita Saldanha, dean, Yenepoya Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions and professor and head, department of Hospital Administration, stressed the department's commitment to collaborating with national organisations to provide students with the expertise and skills essential for their professional journeys.
The workshop featured a series of interactive sessions, group discussions, and hands-on activities led by esteemed experts in quality management and accreditation, including Dr Amitha Marla, director administration, A J Hospital and Research Centre, Mangaluru, Dr Suneel Mundhkur, professor, department of Pediatrics, KMC, Manipal, Dr Janardhana Aithala, professor and head, department of Orthopaedics, Yenepoya Medical College, Dr Sunita Saldanha, dean, Yenepoya Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions, Dr Aileen J, assistant professor, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Dr Rouchelle Tellis, professor and head, department of Microbiology, and Hospital Infection Control Officer, Yenepoya Medical College, Freeda D’Souza, manager operations, Srinivas Hospital and Research Centre and Mukka Ranjitha, quality officer, A J Hospital and Research Centre, Mangaluru.
The organising committee for the workshop was led by: Organising chairperson Dr Sunita Saldanha, dean, Yenepoya Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Professions and Professor and HOD, department of Hospital Administration, organising secretary Averil Rebello, associate professor and programme coordinator, department of Hospital Administration, organising members Naseel N Gupur, assistant professor, and Dr Reena George, assistant professor, department of Hospital Administration.