Hyderabad, Nov.22 (NSS): CARE Hospitals, Nampally, successfully hosted the 12th National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Certificate Program, a two-day (November 22 & 23) program held at Hampshire Plaza Hotel, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad.
The program, aimed at raising awareness among healthcare providers about safeguarding patients from Hospital acquired infections, underscored the critical importance of fostering safer healthcare environments through robust infection prevention and control measures. The program was inaugurated by Dr K. Hari Prasad, Group Chairman & Non-Executive Director, CARE Hospitals, and delivered keynote address emphasizing the importance of infection control in advancing patient safety and healthcare excellence.
The program was led by Dr Sami, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr Mustafa Afzal, Consultant, Clinical Microbiology and IPC Program Director at CARE Hospitals, Nampally, which brought together a distinguished panel of healthcare leaders, microbiology experts, and infection control specialists from across the country, including Rajeev Chourey, Group Vice President of Quality, Operations & ESG, and Group Chief of Medical Services; Dr Ranga Reddy, President, IFCAI; Dr Vincy Ashok Tribhavan, Vice President, Nursing Administration; Dr M.S. Ratnamani, Consultant Clinical Microbiologist & ICO, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Saishruti, Consultant Microbiologist and National Head, Sankara Eye Foundation India; Shailesh Mehta, Director, INMC Medovation, Bengaluru; Dr Safaa Muneer Ahmed, Clinical Microbiologist & HIC, Renova Group of Hospitals; Dr Saba Javed, Consultant Microbiologist, Ramakrishna of CARE Hospitals, Raipur; and Dr Nirupama Padmaja, Consultant Microbiologist & ICO, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad.
The two-day program featured interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions on cutting-edge techniques in infection control, global best practices, and innovative solutions for ensuring patient and staff safety in healthcare facilities.
Dr Sami, Chief Operating Officer, CARE Hospitals, Nampally, said, “At CARE Hospitals, patient safety and healthcare excellence are at the heart of our mission. Infection prevention and control (IPC) aim to arrest the spread of infections in healthcare facilities and the community. It is the responsibility of every healthcare worker to ensure that patients, visitors, and staff are safe at all times. This program empowers healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to minimize risks and foster safer environments for all.”
Dr Mustafa Afzal, Consultant, Clinical Microbiology and IPC Program Director, CARE Hospitals, Nampally, added, “Infection control is pivotal in modern healthcare. Healthcare workers require at least a basic understanding of IPC principles and practice. This program serves as a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling us to set new benchmarks in patient care and safety.”
