First Indian Govt Hospital Earns Top Surgery Quality Award

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bengaluru has attained a pioneering certification, marking it as the first government hospital in India to implement the AORN 'Lead the Way' quality improvement program. This prestigious award acknowledges the hospital's adherence to superior standards in perioperative care and its dedication to ensuring safe surgical procedures. The program was delivered in technical collaboration with 3M Life Sciences, further validating its rigorous quality benchmarks.

This certification is a key part of the institute's ongoing commitment to enhancing patient safety and elevating the quality of its healthcare services. Institute director B. Dinesh highlighted that this achievement, alongside existing NABH accreditation and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification, reinforces the hospital's responsibility to maintain exceptional standards. He commended the microbiology and infection control teams for their pivotal role in achieving this significant recognition.