Clinical and Administrative aspects of Eye Care Seminar by TwinTech Academy @ Tex Valley, ERODE on 15.09.2017

Clinical and Administrative aspects of Eye Care

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TwinTech Academy @ Tex Valley, ERODE on 15.09.2017

The seminar on ‘Optometry Practices and Management’ was organized by TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions, a leading healthcare Training and Management institution based at Chennai in collaboration with  Global Institutions, a reputed academic institution based at Erode on 15^th September 2017.

This high level seminar was inaugurated by Mr P Periya Swamy - Chairman of Tex Valley & Lotus Group of Companies. Mr S Rajagopalan – Managing Director of Agarwals Eye Hospitals, Mr A Sundara Murugesan – Director Vasan Eye Care, Dr D Sasikumar, Academic Director of Global Institutions, Dr D Chandrasekar, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Aravind Eye Care System and TwinTech Academy Managing Director Shri A Mahalingam - Director for Strategy -  Prof R Ramakrishnan and Dr Anuja R Singh, Head – Optometry programs – Sankara Nethralaya Academy were also present at the seminar.

This seminar threw new light on critical areas by the experts such as

·         Effective Refraction in Optometry Practices & Art of prescribing glasses by Mrs Poongothai Senthil Kumar, BSc in Opto, M Optom.,President  - Elite School of Optometry Alumni Association, Chennai.,(ESOAA) & Optometric Association of Tamil Nanbargal (OATN.).

·         Diagnostics in Optometry Practices by Mrs V.Kiran Kumari, BSc in Optometry(BITS) ,M Phil in Optometry (BITS), EDHM (LIBA),.Head - Clinic Sunayana Laser Vision Center Pvt Ltd, Chennai.,Formerly at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.

Retinoscopy Simplified – hands on Training by Dr D Chandrasekhar, D.O, M. S,. Medical Consultant, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore.

·         Troubleshooting Optical Complaints by Mr M Sathish Kumar, MSc Optom, FBDO.,Senior Lecturer – The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai.

·         Trends in Dispensing ( Spectacle Lenses) by Mrs Ananthalakshmi N, B.Opt, PG. Dip.in HRM.,AGM – Education & Professional Services, Essilor India Pvt.Ltd.

·         Introduction to Refractive Procedures – LASIK by BSc, BSOA (BITS), PG DOM, Dip.in T&D (ISTD), EDHM (LIBA), M B A (HM).,Managing Director – TwinTech Academy Business Management.,Formerly at Sankara Nethralaya as Manager Refractive Surgery Wing & Deputy Registrar – The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai.

·         Challenges in developing & supporting emerging optometry educations by Dr Anuja R Singh, B.Optom, M Phil & Ph. D.,HOD - Optometry Programs in The Sankara Nethralaya Academy.,Program Director for the International FBDO, UK.

·         Entrepreneurship – Optometry (Management Perspective) by Prof R Ramakrishnan, MBA.,Director – Strategy , TwinTech Academy Business Management, Chennai.

·         Panel Discussion on Emerging Trends in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing – Moderated by Dr Anuja R Singh, The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai.

The objective of the seminar is to impart knowledge and hands on skills to opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, paramedics and volunteers engaged in dispensing vision care, coupled with management, entrepreneurial and leadership skills needed in starting an optometry institution or to successfully start and operate an eye care facility.

The seminar had also given valuable insight and solutions in developing & supporting an optometry institution and provided a Management Perspective to optometry profession in terms of cost management and Entrepreneurship skills.

Over 400 delegates from Various Cities / States in combination of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians and Optometry students participated and benefitted from this seminar.

The attending delegates received 10 CME Credit points from the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.

Messages from TwinTech Academy`s Seminar on Optometry on 15.09.2017

Testimonial A Singarayar to Mr Mahalingam A

TwinTech Academy, Chennai Invites registrations for One Day National Seminar on Hospital Infection Control (“Dealing Difficult Issues & Solutions”) 0n 23.09.2017 at Chennai

Dear Sir / Madam,

Greetings from A Mahalingam, TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions, Chennai

The overwhelming response that the TwinTech Academy Business Management received for the recent seminars / workshop conducted in the areas like Healthcare Administration, Accreditations in Healthcare, HR in Healthcare, Healthcare Analysis and Legal Aspects in healthcare, Bio Medical Waste Management and Laboratory practices and Management has come as a major boost and encouragement to us to conduct this highly topical and relevant seminar.

Twintech Academy

Business Management Solutions Pvt.Ltd,Chennai

Organizing One Day National Seminar on Hospital Infection Control “Dealing Difficult Issues & Solutions” 23rd September 2017, Saturday | 08.30 AM to 05:30 PM

A patient enters the hospital thinking of it as a place where all his ailments will end and return back home bouncing to life again. But it is a bitter fact that today most of the patients can get infections in hospital while they are being treated for something else. These infections can have devastating emotional, financial and medical effects. Worst of all they can be deadly. Preventing health care infections is a challenge for hospitals today. If all the members of the health care team adhere to correct infection control and prevention practices, then we can minimize or prevent the risk of transmission of infections to our patients, our visitors and our staff.

Objectives of this seminar:

• Understand all the elements of an HIC programme
• Learn about difficult to implement components of the HIC programme
• Learn from implementars how to do it in your in your hospital.

Targeted Participants:

• Infection Control Practitioners
• Clinical Microbiologists.
• Medical Practitioners including surgeons in general and specialized fields
• Infectious Diseases physicians
• Healthcare professionals / Health Care Administrators / Hospital Epidemiologists.
• General Practitioners  /    Public health doctors
• OT and CSSD Personnel
• Technologists 
• Nurses with special interest in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Researchers in health care associated infections.

Topics to be covered:

·         Health Care associated Infection Control Programme - The NABH Way

·         “Bundle” Approach - In Prevention of Common HCAI 

·         Monitoring Rates and Trends in HCAI

·         A Practical Approach to Antibiotic Stewardship

·         Understanding and Implementing Standard Precautions

·         Role of Environmental Surveillance and Control In HCAI Prevention

·         Refusing “Single Use” Items Safely and Legally

·         Transmission Based Precautions in HCAI Prevention

Speakers: The Experts in this field (Microbiology, Pathologists, Infectious Disease, HIC professionals) and from reputed organizations will be sharing their view and preventive methods to minimize the HAI.

Delegate Fee: Rs 2000/-

Last Date for Registration: 5^th Sept 2017

After 5^th September & Spot Registration: Rs 3000/-

Delegation fee Includes:

Refreshments, Lunch, Participation Certificate and CME Credit points from The TN Dr MGR Medical University.

Bank details for NEFT Transfer Beneficiary Name TwinTech Academy Business Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Account No 50200021479885 Bank Name HDFC Bank, Pattabhiram Branch IFSC Code HDFC0000751

NEFT Transaction and Name, Designation Organization, Mobile number details to be forwarded by eMail as given below.

For Details and Registrations Contact

Mr A.Mahalingam

Organizing Secretary

TwinTech Academy Business Management

97104 85295 / 94885 12010

Mail : mahali@chennaitwintech.com

Awaiting: CME Credit Points from The TN Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai

Chennai - TwinTech Academy Business Management conducts a niche, high power workshop on Bio Medical Waste Management

TwinTech Academy Business Management conducts a niche, high power workshop on Bio Medical Waste Management

The most eagerly awaited workshop on Bio Medical Waste Management organized by TwinTech Academy Business Management was held on the 13th of August 2017 at Indian Society of Training and Development Conference hall at Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai 29.

The attendance both in terms of numbers and profile was a clear indication that the TwinTech had carved a niche for itself as a highly rated knowledge dissemination centre.

Shri A Mahalingam, Managing Director flagged off the day’s deliberation with a warm welcome address. Prof R Ramakrishnan, Director for Strategy had an interesting note on the need for teaching and training initiatives in an organization and a quick and lively intro of the day’s speakers. This was followed by an introduction of Dr D Rambabu MBA,Ph.D General Manager, Vijaya Group of Hospitals  who delivered the Key note address and inaugurated the workshop.

Dr Rambabu stressed on the importance of proper disposal of Bio Medical Waste and the steps that are being taken at his hospital in this regard. Mr.Muthiah Ramanathan – Director, Mind Dynamics Centre conducted a session on Networking Skills enabling the delegates know each other using a variety of activities that energized everyone present.

Dr.K.Paari, MD, Senior Consultant (Public Health), Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, he took the delegates through the current scenario regarding the Bio Medical Waste Management in India and the changes in Bio Medical Waste Management Rules in 2016 compared to 2013, the importance of segregation of Bio Medical Wastes, treatment and disposal technology and transportation of the same among other topics.

Delegates from medical institutions from across Tamilnadu and a few delegates from other states also participated in this workshop. They were highly appreciative of the topics covered during the day.

The thoroughly satisfied participants remarked that the sessions enabled better understanding of the nuances on the subject to handle subtle issues with real time scenarios from the experts, who delivered maximum content on the topics within short span of time.

The workshop concluded with distribution of certificates to the participants and vote of thanks  

உயிர் மருத்துவ கழிவு மேலாண்மை குறித்த ஒருநாள் கருத்தரங்கம்: சென்னையில் ஆகஸ்ட் 13-ம் தேதி நடக்கிறது

உயிர் மருத்துவ கழிவு மேலாண்மை குறித்த ஒருநாள் கருத்தரங்கம்: சென்னையில் ஆகஸ்ட் 13-ம் தேதி நடக்கிறது

டுவின்டெக் அகாடமி வணிக மேலாண்மை தீர்வு மையம் உயிர் மருத்துவ கழிவு மேலாண்மை குறித்த ஒருநாள் கருத்தரங்கை சென்னையில் ஆகஸ்ட் 13-ம் தேதி நடத்துகிறது.

இதுகுறித்து டுவின்டெக் அகாடமி வெளியிட்ட செய்திக்குறிப்பில், ''மருத்துவமனைகளில் இருந்து ஆபத்தான மருத்துவக் கழிவுகள் அதிக அளவில் வெளியேறுகின்றன. இது பொதுமக்களுக்கும் மருத்துவத்துறை சார்ந்த நிர்வாகத்தினருக்கும் மிகப் பெரிய அச்சுறுத்தலாகும். மருத்துவமனைகள் வெளியேற்றும் கழிவுகளினால் மருத்துவத்துறை பணியாளர்களும், சுற்றுப்புறமும், தாவரங்களும் விலங்கினங்களும் அதிக பாதிப்புகளுக்கு உள்ளாகின்றன. இந்நிலையில் மருத்துவக் கழிவுகளை நிர்வகிக்க வசதியாக மருத்துவ மேலாண்மைப் பயிற்சி டுவின்டெக் அகாடமி நடத்தும் கருத்தரங்கில் வழங்கப்படுகிறது. மேலும், உயிர் மருத்துவக் கழிவுகளினால் ஏற்படும் நச்சின் தீவிரத்தைக் குறைப்பது குறித்த பயனுள்ள தகவல்களையும் கருத்தரங்கில் பெற முடியும்.

அரசு மற்றும், தனியார் மருத்துவமனை மற்றும் மருத்துவ ஆராய்ச்சி நிறுவனங்களைச் சார்ந்த மருத்துவர்கள் மற்றும் மருத்துவ பணியாளர்களுக்கு இந்த கருத்தரங்கப் பயிற்சி மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருக்கும். இந்தப் பயிற்சியில் கலந்துகொள்பவர்களுக்கு தமிழ்நாடு எம்.ஜி.ஆர். மருத்துவ பல்கலைக் கழகத்தின் CME 15 அங்கீகாரப் புள்ளிகள் வழங்கப்படும்.

சென்னை சூளைமேடு பகுதியில் நெல்சன் மாணிக்கம் சாலையில் உள்ள இந்திய பயிற்சி மற்றும் வளர்ச்சி கழகத்தில் (ஐஎஸ்டிடி) ஆகஸ்ட் 13-ம் தேதி கருத்தரங்கம் நடைபெற உள்ளது.

மேலும் விவரங்களுக்கு: அ.மகாலிங்கம், நிர்வாக இயக்குநர், டுவின்டெக் அகாடமி, செல்பேசி: 97104 85295, மின் அஞ்சல்: mahali@chennaitwintech.com இணையதளம்: www.chennaitwintech.com என்று தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE (ISQSH) CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (CHSP) WORKSHOP > EXAMINATION > CERTIFICATION July 1 to July 4 2017, Chennai, India

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE (ISQSH)

CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (CHSP)

WORKSHOP > EXAMINATION > CERTIFICATION

July 1 to July 4 2017, Chennai, India

Introduction:

ISQSH Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) is a healthcare professional who understands the principles and practices ofj safety in healthcare. Healthcare industry’s top priority is safety and hence everyone who is associated with healthcare industry directly or indirectly needs to learn about all aspects of safety. This certification will include all facets of safety including patient safety, occupational safety, and environmental safety. Generic implementation strategies and best practices in safety along with tools and techniques, compliance standards will be the focus of this certification.

About ISQSH:

International Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (ISQSH) is a non-profit organization based in United Kingdom, aimed at developing a global body of Knowledge for healthcare quality and safety through discussions, literary contributions and engagements with healthcare organizations and professionals.

ISQSH represents a global pool of wisdom coming from some of the best minds working for healthcare quality and safety who have contributed to our rich curriculum, case studies, discussions and research. We constantly evolve our knowledge resource through research and develop newer concepts that can contribute to a balanced approach to healthcare excellence – ensuring an exemplary patient experience, proven treatment outcomes as well as documented organizational revenue turnovers.

ISQSH offers its students, professionals and member organizations industry-relevant certifications and courses to help them contribute to improving the standards of healthcare quality. ISQSH Certifications help the students and professionals gain an edge in their knowledge, skills and reputation in healthcare leadership. These Certifications are based on an elaborate Body of Knowledge designed and developed by some of the best thought leaders in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biomedical industry that demand a specialized knowledge base with sound theoretical concepts and practical application.

Advantages:

• Earn a valuable certification in healthcare quality through an international body of knowledge

• Get trained by a team of coaches of international repute with extensive experience in teaching, consulting and coaching healthcare organizations in excellence

• Get the knowledge and skills necessary to be an essential part of ambitious, quality-focused and highly systematic healthcare organizations

• Get the necessary tools to lead from front healthcare teams towards a culture of safety

• Be certified for having sufficient understanding of a Body of Knowledge prepared by some of the leading thought leaders in the healthcare industry

• Join the Revolution for Making Healthcare Better and Safer for everyone

Workshop Pedagogy:

• Learning materials for self-reading

• Discussions

• Assignments

• Simulations and Demonstrations

• Group Activities

• Case Studies

Key Topics:

1. Safety Culture

2. Safety Planning

3. Role of Leadership in Safety

4. Organization-wide deployment of Safety Programs

5. Change Management

6. Safety Communication and Awareness

7. Safety Training and Capacity Building

8. Healthcare Accreditation and Excellence Models

9. Healthcare Facility Documentation and Records

10. Healthcare ISO Standards

11. Healthcare Occupational Health and Safety

12. Risk Assessment and Control

13. Risk Management

14. Emergency Preparedness and Response

15. Infection Control

16. Equipment Maintenance

17. Technology in Patient Safety

Examination:

ISQSH Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Certification Exam consists of 100 Questions, 2 hours; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) to assess the candidate’s understanding of the CHSP Body of Knowledge. Candidates have to score minimum 70% to pass the Examination.

ISQSH CHSP Body of Knowledge:  http://isqsh.org/facultyprofessional

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

ISQSH Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) requires a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or allied subjects. Candidates who are currently pursuing a healthcare or allied Bachelor’s degree may also apply for the exam.

(As per Global Industry Classification Standard healthcare industry includes Healthcare services – Hospitals and Clinics, Biomedical industry, Pharmaceuticals industry, Biotechnology and Life Sciences).

Recertification Requirements

ISQSH Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) needs to be recertified every 3 years by passing a simple online test available on the ISQSH website covering the entire CHSP Body of Knowledge. The recertification test consists of 50 questions and the passing score on the test will be 70%. In case candidates do not take the recertification within the due date or if they do not pass the recertification test, they need to be certified again by taking the full exam again. The objective is to ensure that the candidate maintains the same proficiency over the years.

All-inclusive Fees: INR 20,000/- (Inclusive of Taxes)

(For Workshop, Examination and Certification)

Registration Due Date: 28 June 2017

Early Bird Discounts: 10% waiver for confirmed registration with full payment done before 11 May 2017

Group/ Institutional Discounts: 10% waiver for participants registering in a group of 5 or more (representing the same organization)

Registration Form:   https://goo.gl/forms/6uNLUAindmMvJPYh2

Mode of Payment:

• NEFT/ Bank Transfer

o IDBI Bank, Trichy Branch

o IFSC Code: IBKL0000083

o Account Holder: ISQSH Enterprises

o Account Number: 0083102000028857

• Cheque/ DD in favour of “ISQSH Enterprises” to be deposited in the nearest IDBI Bank Branch with the Account details mentioned on the pay slip.

Please send the proof of payment/ acknowledgment/ transaction slip to cert@isqsh.org

Cancellations, Transfers and Refunds:

• Refunds against Cancellation

o Before 24 June 2017: Cancellation Fee of Rs. 2000 deducted, rest of the amount refunded.

o After 24 June 2017: No refunds will be granted

• Transfer of Registration or Change of Nominee

o Before 28 June 2017: Allowed for a fees of Rs. 1000

o After 28 June 2017: Changes not allowed

Nominations:

Organizations are welcome to nominate their team members for the event. A separate Nomination form has to be submitted along with the Registration Form for the same. If 5 or more team members are nominated, the organization will get a benefit of 10% on the total amount.

Contact Details:

International Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (ISQSH)

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS: Kemp House, 152-160, City Road, London. England. EC1V 2NX.

Email: info@isqsh.org

ISQSH (India) Offices:

Contact Numbers:

Dr. B. Krishnamurthy, Regional Associate: +91 9444853716

Mr. A. Mahalingam ( TwinTech Academy, Chennai), Regional Associate: +91 9710485295

Mr. Johanan Daniel, Managing Director, ISQSH India: +91 9894851326⁠

Dr. Ruchi Saxena, CEO - Asia Pacific, ISQSH: +91-8828005345 (India), +977-9860294438 (Nepal)

MUMBAI: C701, Sai Shraddha Phase 1, Asokvan, Borivali East, Mumbai 400066. India.

Ph.: +91-9595658644. Email: Mumbai@isqsh.org

BANGALORE: 102, Eden Park, 20 Vittal Malya Road, Bangalore 560001. India.

Ph.: +91 88 22243860, Fax: 22243863. Email: Bangalore@isqsh.org

Website:

www.isqsh.org / www.facebook/isqsh.org

Feedback:

Any feedback or concerns related to the event should be directly addressed to:

Dr. Ruchi Saxena (CEO - Asia Pacific) at dr.ruchi@isqsh.org