Katra, July 16: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and its associated Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspecialty Hospital (SMVDNSH) organised two significant events today. These included plantation drive aimed to promote environmental sustainability and a workshop on biomedical equipment maintenance and handling to enhance the technical skills of healthcare professionals.
The plantation drive saw active participation of officers and staff from various units of NSSH and SMVDIME besides, a large number of students from SMVD College of Nursing (SMVDCoN), delegates from various government and private medical colleges and hospitals of the Jammu region. The participants planted numerous saplings around the hospital premises, contributing to a greener and healthier environment.
The plantation drive was followed by commencement of a two days well crafted workshop on Biomedical Equipment in association with Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) providing attendees in-depth knowledge and practical training on the maintenance and use of medical devices. This initiative is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of the medical services to the participating delegates include Bio-medical Engineers, anesthesia technicians, OT technicians, ICU technicians, nursing professionals, staff from government / private hospitals and nursing homes of the Jammu region.
Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Anshul Garg observed that these activities at allied institutes of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is a testimony to our commitment to excellence in community service and healthcare sector under the chairmanship of Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt. Governor, JK-UT. He also complimented the experts for organising such capacity building workshops in association with SMVDIME for fostering a culture of continuous learning and enhancement of the skills of the medical professionals.
Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Executive Director, SMVDIME welcomed the dignitaries and participating delegates, highlighting the merits of the workshop and the importance of public-private partnerships in public health facilities through AMTZ. He encouraged all delegates to actively participate in the workshop led by national experts.
Among those graced the occasions were Alok Kumar Mourya, Addl. CEO, SMVDSB; Dr. M. M. Mathavan, Facility Director, SMVDNSH; Prof. Dr. A. S. Bhatia, Principal, GMC Rajouri; Vinay Khajuria, ACF, SMVDSB; Dr. Dilip Chekuri, MD & CEO, Medivalley of AMTZ, Deepthi and Mohan from the AMTZ faculty; Dr. Sandeep Singh, Registrar of J&K Paramedical & Nursing Council; officers and officials of SMVDIME & SMVDNSH; delegates and students.
