Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 13: With a motive to enhancing patient safety and combating Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR), Professor Dr Neha Nanda, a distinguished expert in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology from the University of Southern California (USC), paid a visit to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, here today.
During her visit, Dr Nanda delivered a compelling talk on the “Culture of Patient Safety” at AIIMS Jammu and shared the strategies implemented at USC to achieve near-zero hospital infection rates and promote the appropriate use of Anti Microbials.
Her insights captivated the audience, comprising healthcare professionals, researchers and nursing staff highlighting the critical importance of patient safety as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence.
She emphasized that achieving near-zero hospital infection rates requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach and explained how a strong culture of safety, supported by leadership, robust infection control practices and continuous staff education, can create an environment where patient safety is prioritized.
Dr Nanda engaged in detailed discussions with the Department of Microbiology, exploring avenues for collaboration between AIIMS Jammu and USC.
“Collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving significant advancements in healthcare,” she stated.
Her visit marks a significant step towards building international partnerships aimed at addressing global health challenges and her expertise and passion for patient safety and Anti Microbial stewardship inspired the attendees and reinforced the commitment of AIIMS Jammu to excellence in healthcare.
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