Faridabad: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, hosted the third International Conference on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, organized by the National Quality of Care Network (NQOCN), focusing on strategies to enhance healthcare quality and patient safety.
Speaking at the conference, Punya Salila Shrivastava, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, said, “The Government of India is committed to transforming healthcare under Ayushman Bharat, with over 1.74 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. However, the real challenge now is ensuring quality. With your support (delegates and industry players), I’m confident that we can make a significant difference in improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes across the nation.”
Dr. Sanjeev Singh, Medical Director at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, remarked, “Patient safety is a critical global agenda, and the WHO’s theme for 2024, ‘Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety,’ emphasizes its importance. Equally important is the involvement and engagement of patients themselves in efforts to further the ‘Patients for Patients’ Safety’ initiative.”
A white paper was also presented following a roundtable discussion on the economics, demand, and quality of cost-effective care. The two-day conference featured workshops, presentations, and discussions aimed at fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in healthcare delivery. Over 1,000 delegates from India and SAARC countries participated in the event, the hospital said.
