Our teams at IHM have had a lot to report this month!
AHA course success story continues !
An adequate education in first aid and basic life support is an essential aspect of the medical curriculum. All healthcare providers can enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies through the ACLS course. Basic life support consists of a number of medical procedures provided to patients with life threatening conditions of the body that cause pain or dysfunction to the person.
In the month of February we have successfully imparted training to more than 100 students in BLS and ACLS in various locations.
IHM has also signed MOU’s with Muthoot Pathanamthitta and Century Hospital Chegannur to deliver AHA courses.
Dhanlakshmi Hospital in Kannur
Following our successful training of 20 staff nurses in the month of December, Dhanlakshmi Hospital Kannur got NABH accreditation. The hospital management informed us that our training helped them to clear the accreditation process successfully.
Anjarakandy Medical College in Kannur
On the 17th of February, IHM held introductory sessions in ACLS and BLS at Anjarakandy Medical College in Kannur. Baiju Azad, nurse educator from IHM, gave a short introduction to our AHA accredited ACLS and BLS courses to the 4th year MBBS students and the 4th year B.Sc. Nursing students of the college. Mr. Anex Jose spoke at the session, and introduced MWT Consultancy Services to the students. The function was organized by Medcity Kannur and was well attended.
Crescent Hospital, Palakkad
IHM courses were introduced in the Crescent Hospital, Palakkad as well. Dr. Kabeer, the Medical Superintendent at Crescent Hospital inaugurated the courses on the 10th February. Dr. Anvar Ali , Medical director of Crescent Hospital and Ms. Selvarani, the Principal of Crescent College of Nursing were also present. Mr. Baiju Azad introduced IHM and spoke about the importance of AHA courses for all health professionals.
The first batches of BLS, ECG & Pharmacology and ACLS were held between the 10th and 13th of February. Thirty-four candidates attended the courses.
Crescent Hospital, Palakkad
IHM courses were introduced in the Crescent Hospital, Palakkad as well. Dr. Kabeer, the Medical Superintendent at Crescent Hospital inaugurated the courses on the 10th February. Dr. Anvar Ali , Medical director of Crescent Hospital and Ms. Selvarani, the Principal of Crescent College of Nursing were also present. Mr. Baiju Azad introduced IHM and spoke about the importance of AHA courses for all health professionals.
The first batches of BLS, ECG & Pharmacology and ACLS were held between the 10th and 13th of February. Thirty-four candidates attended the courses.
PD course delivery
The fast-changing medical scenario today necessitates that every health professional must undergo Continued Professional Development in order to stay current with professional skills, norms of practice and the latest medical technology.
We are now laying greater emphasis on promoting face-to-face PD courses and are looking towards delivering these courses in hospitals on demand.
IHM conducted a number of PD classes at the Kadavanthra Nursing Lab. An Infection control seminar was held on the 7th Feb 2014, and an IV cannulation seminar on the 8th Feb 2014 as per schedules.
In this context, IHM is pleased to announce new face-to-face PD courses as follows:
o Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP)
o Pediatric Emergency Care
o Mechanical ventilator management
o Cardiac assessment
We urge all nurses and healthcare personnel to attend these courses and upgrade their skills and competencies in these disciplines.
St. Mary’s Hospital Manarcad, Kottayam
On the 7th Feb we conducted a promotional class in Introduction to Electrocardiogram, ECG and Pharmacology as well as BLS & ACLS at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kottayam. The sessions were well attended by both students and staff nurses and were led by Baiju Azad of IHM. Mr. Reni Abraham introduced MWT Consultancy to the student group.
Program at Medcity, Kannur
The 27th of January saw the inauguration of ACLS, BLS and ECG courses at the auditorium of the Medcity Academy, Kannur. Rev. Father Joseph Poovatholi MSW, Vicar of the Holy Family Church, inaugurated the ceremony. Ms. Simi Jose, Principal, Medcity International Academy, gave a welcome speech and the Presidential Address was delivered by Mr Aji Mathew, the Administrative officer of the Academy.
