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April 12, 2023: 17th Management Development Programme (MDP) organised by Stephens college for nursing with support of Academy of Hospital Administration (AHA).
A two day State Level Management Development Programme of doctors and Nursing Professionals was organised at the Stephens college for nursing today in association with the Academy of Hospital Administration, India. Dr. Yashpal Sharma Director (Coord) New Medical Colleges, Paramedical & Nursing colleges J&K (National President AHA India) was the Chief Guest on the occasion along with Mr Kamal Saini Chairman Stephens college for nursing.
Speaking on the occasion, the Dr. Yashpal Sharma dwelled on the importance of conducting such programmes which enhance the management capabilities of all healthcare professionals and stressed that since healthcare has become a very demanding profession, such programmes become very important to enhance the skill-set of healthcare professionals to offer the best possible patient care besides maintaining highest standards of professionalism.
He further stressed that such conferences are helpful in pooling the wisdom of the many branches of healthcare which serve as guiding beacons for adopting best practice in every field. He also cited the examples of states like Kerala which have successfully achieved self sufficiency in healthcare and no longer depend on procuring medicines and other health related equipments from outside sources. He also stressed upon the ethical and legal issues involved in the profession and also the importance of public relations in Hospital and healthcare institutions. He further exhorted the healthcare professionals to focus on quality assurances and other challenges in management of clinical and emergency services.
He further suggested that all healthcare professionals should invest their time to re-learn the importance of communication and soft skill which has assumed critical importance in today’s healthcare scenario.
Dr. Yashpal Sharma Director (Coord) New Medical Colleges, Paramedical & Nursing colleges J&K (National President AHA India) along with Mr Kamal Saini Chairman Stephens college, Adv Kunal Saini Director stephens college for nursing, Dr Arun Sharma Medical Superintendent Maternity Hospital Gandhi Nagar (General Secretary AHA Jammu Chapter) were also present on the stage
Dr Arun Sharma Medical Superintendent Maternity Hospital Gandhinagar (General Secretary AHA Jammu Chapter), presented the vote of thanks, Mr. M. Sadiq Khan Mass Education Information Officer (National Trainer) handled the stage.
Topics of Two Days State Level Management Development Programme (MDP) for Doctors & Nursing Professionals both Govt. & Private at Stephens college for nursing include Medical Negligence, Communication & Soft Skills, Women Empowerment & Development, Role of Nursing In Prevention of Hospital Infection, Ethical & Legal Issues Related to Nursing Management in Hospitals, Challenges in Management Clinical Services (Accident and Emergency Services Operation Theater), HR & Conflict Management, Disaster Management Role of Nursing Staff, Skilled Based Methods of Teaching and Learning & Bridging the Theory and Clinical Gap, Quality Assurance in nursing.
Resource persons include speakers from state Dr. Vanilla Chopra HOD & Sr. Consultant Department of Critical Care (SMVDNSSH) Katra; Dr. Yashpal Sharma Director (Coord.) New Govt. Medical Colleges, Paramedical & Nursing Colleges, J&K; Dr. Sonia Khajuria Associate Professor Govt. College for Women Parade Jammu; Dr. Arun Sharma Medical Superintendent MCH Jammu; Dr. Beena Jad Senior Consultant & Head Laboratory Medicines SMVDNSH, Katra; Prof. Munni Dhar Principal Stephens college for Nursing; Mrs. Kavita Rana Associate Professor Stephens college for nursing; Ms. Shylaja S Shivanna Nursing Superintendent SMVDNSH, Katra; Dr. Shaista Ganai Medical Officer JKMSCL; Mr. Jony Kutty Josph Assistant Professor SMVD College of Nursing, Kakryal Katra
Moderators for sessions include Dr. Sunita Puri Goyal Executive Member AHA Jammu Chapter; Dr. V. K. Gupta Former SMO WHO J&K; Dr. Rabinder Rattan Paul Medical Superintendent ASCOMS Hospital Jammu; Mr. Jony Kutty Joseph Assistant Professor SMVD College of Nursing, Kakryal Katra; Dr. Vijay Raina Medical Superintendent Govt. Hospital Sarwal; Dr. Deepak Kumar Dy. Medical Supdnt. Cancer Institute Jammu; Prof. Khema Peshin Vice Principal Stephens college for nursing; Dr. Bharat Bushan Sharma Ex-Chief Medical Officer and member AHA; Mr. M.S. Khan MEIO (National Trainer); Dr. Jyoti Bhau Block Medical Officer Marh Jammu; Mrs. Joyce B Singh Associate Professor Stephens college for nursing
