Public Health Best Practices of PGIMER Chandigarh showcased to senior delegates from 19 countries
Field visit to PGIMER Chandigarh during 25th International Public Health Management Development Program
During Field visit senior delegates from 19 countries witnessed best practices of Organ donation, Telemedicine, Tele-evidence and green hospital concept
Innovative Healthcare Practices Take Center Stage at PGIMER, Chandigarh
The key to success in public health lies in innovation and their implementation, said Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal, Associate Professor cum Joint Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, Chandigarh while briefing the delegates on the concept of green hospital during the field visit of 25th International public health management development program organized by PGIMER, Chandigarh supported by Indian Technical and Economic cooperation (ITEC), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
PGIMER has won the prestigious Platinum rating award for the green hospital building she shared during the tour. During the field visit to PGIMER Chandigarh, delegates also witnessed state-of-art practices; ROTTO centre (Regional Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation), Tele- Evidence and Telemedicine centre. 37 International Delegates from 19 different countries reiterated their commitment for the noble cause of Organ Donation. ROTTO PGIMER has consistently been winning laurels since its inception in 2015-16 and and has recently been awarded the national award for the UT with highest number of deceased organ donors, shared by the faculty of Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The senior delegates also visited the Tele evidence, the first in the country to initiate Tele evidence i:e testimony of doctors through video conferencing, rather than their physical presence in the court. This facility has saved 1.92 crores over a period of 2 years said Consultant Tele-evidence, besides saving 30000 hours of doctors. The innovative practice of Tele-medicine was also demonstrated, which is connected to the neighbouring states and SAARC countries for providing basic and highly specialised care. PGIMER has excelled itself in providing state of art digital health to the citizens of the country and has been a torchbearer for the digital mission said Dr. Sonu Goel, Program Director.
