IIM Shillong in association with the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO) organised a two-day online master class on healthcare management on May 24-25, a delayed press release informed today.
This acted as a prelude to the six-month executive programme on healthcare management, to be jointly conducted by both institutes, which is scheduled to start next month.
The focus of this master class was to prepare the participants for an understanding on the concepts of management across different verticals of healthcare and for better and safer delivery of healthcare services.
Dr Vijay Agarwal, president of CAHO, emphasised the evolving mission and vision of CAHO during his speech. He traced the organisation’s journey from focusing on healthcare quality to becoming an international institute committed to patient safety and quality, aiding healthcare facilities in adopting best practices.
Prof Sanjeeb Kakoty highlighted IIM Shillong’s dedication to making a significant impact on the lives of people in the region and beyond. He stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving excellence.
Dr Lallu Joseph, secretary general of CAHO, focused on the essential role of healthcare management in the system and the implementation of patient safety practices. She also discussed CAHO’s future initiatives and its collaboration with IIM Shillong to promote safer healthcare in the nation.
The programme attracted 262 participants from various parts of India and abroad. The technical sessions featured speakers such as Kakoty and Prof Rohit Joshi from IIM Shillong, Dr Joseph from CMC Vellore, and Dr Sanjeev Singh from the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad/Kochi.
