International programme on healthcare management held in Shillong

SHILLONG: The IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Shillong through its Centre for Development of North Eastern Region (CEDNER) in association with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) organized a five-day online masterclass on Healthcare Management from the October 3 to 7, 2020. The focus of this program 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. The programme saw deliberations from some of the top experts of the country and abroad and met the long felt requirements of Health care professionals to update themselves with the latest in the field. It was announced that a number of specially designed Healthcare Management programs would be announced in a phased manner. As many as 210 health care professionals from India, Bangladesh and Nepal joined in as participants.

The program was inaugurated by Professor DP Goyal, Director, IIM Shillong. In his inaugural speech, he stressed the need for qualified healthcare managers in the country for seamless patient care delivery. Dr. Vijay Agarwal, President of CAHO in his speech highlighted the need of Healthcare Management as an integral part in the system and also for implementing patient safety practices in the hospital. Professor Sanjeeb Kakoty, Chairperson, CeDNER spoke about the commitment of Institute to bringing about a qualitative change in the lives of people in the region and neighboring countries. He spoke of the need for collaborations to promote excellence and how IIM Shillong is taking a led in this direction.

The program, which was coordinated by Dr Jeet Patwari and Prof Biplab Bhattacharjee, was attended by participants from different parts of India and also neighboring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh. It was enriched by the participation of renowned speakers from leading hospitals and professional organizations.

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