1September 2016 Vol. 4 Issue 6

September 2016

Young patient escapes lethal clot as doctors at Fortis Ludhiana take

prompt action

For more Clinical Excellence cases, turn to page 4

September 2016

Message from the CEO

My Dear Fortisians,

It’s a pleasure to touch base with you through another issue of The Fortisian.

Time flies really quickly.

I have been reflecting a bit as it has been exactly one year since I shared my first message with you through these pages. To date, it has been a tremendous journey and I hope you too feel that we are moving in the right direction.

Lots of things have been happening across our company lately. The most interesting thing is that our emphasis on ‘doing the right things’ -- for our patient, people and the organisation -- is beginning to resonate. Thanks to all of your collective efforts, we continue to improve and are getting better at doing what we do best - “saving and enriching lives.” This is also visible through the tremendous energy that has been generated through our organ donation initiative which is building real energy and excitement in our organisation.

On the clinical side, our doctors and nurses are doing a splendid job and are helping patients deal with the scourge of vector-borne diseases. At the same time, we are being extremely vigilant about issues like Infection Control and Antibiotic Resistance. We recently had a very engaging meeting at PANFORIC, the Fortis Infection Control Conclave, at Mohali. The outcomes were very satisfying and I look forward to many of the suggestions being implemented across our hospitals soon.

We continue to strengthen our teams and have added some of the top specialists to our already significant clinical base so that we can continue to be of service to our patients.

As I mentioned above, it has been a bit over a year since I returned to Fortis and with that said, I want to share a series of quick observations. Please feel free to stop reading at this point - although, I hope you don’t :-)

• Atatimewhenthehealthcarejourneyischangingallovertheworld,FortishasatremendousopportunitytobeTHEleadinghealthcareproviderinIndia.Ireallybelievethat-andIdon’tthinkthisisdecadesaway-Ithinkthiscanbearealityinthenext2-3years.Really,Ido.

• Thisrecent“season”ofdengueandchikungunyahasbeenabitunsettlingforusall-asanation,wehavetoallworktogethertogetpastthisandconquerthesediseases.

• Verygenerallyspeaking,Ithinkourdoctorsareverycool-apartfrombeingexceptionallygoodatwhattheydo,theyaredeepthinkerswhowanttomakeIndiaahealthierplaceforall.

• Wearetooformalasanorganisationwith“sir”and“ma’am”andsuch-so,inefforttostartchangingthis,Iwouldaskthatwhentalkingtome,pleasesimplyaddressmeas“Bhavdeep”or“arey”or“yaar”-but,let’sdropthe“sir”bit:-)

• Sixmoremonthstomangoseason!

Thank you all for what you do - I feel privileged and blessed to be working with such a great team of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. You all rock!

Best, Bhavdeep

1September 2016

New Beginnings & Launches

Fortis collaborates with wayForward to launch emotional wellness programme to combat workplace stress

Fortis and wayForward, a digital, mental and emotional health company based in USA, have launched an app-based wellness programme in India. The programme uses techniques of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to potentially help millions solve problems caused by stress, anxiety and other emotional or mental health issues. The unique “coach in your pocket” concept enables subscribers to access support from the comfort of their own homes.

Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare, said, “Mental and emotional health issues are more common than we imagine and impact almost every family, placing a significant burden on individuals and society. Clinical experience and research data show that stress is ruining relationships and hurting our overall health and wellbeing. I believe this programme would make a positive impact on the wellbeing of individuals, hence benefitting organisations and societies at large.”

(L-R):DrNavyaSingh,Founder,wayForwardandresearcheratColumbiaUniversity,NewYork,MrBhavdeepSingh,CEO,FortisHealthcare,Dr.SamirParikh,Director,MentalHealthandBehaviouralSciences,MrRitvikSingh,CEO,wayForwardand

DrAtreyiGanguli

Did you know?

A total of 118 heart transplants have been conducted at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai, till September 16, 2016

2 September 2016

MilestonesHeart recipients gather at Fortis Mulund to celebrate 1st anniversary of Mumbai’s first transplant in 4 decades

The Transplant Team at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, brought together 11 heart transplant recipients from across the country to celebrate the first successful heart transplant in Mumbai in 47 years. The historic surgery was conducted at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, on August 3, 2015, by Dr Anvay Mulay, Head of the Cardiac Transplant Team, giving a new lease of life to a 22-year-old from Mumbai. The recipients pledged to become ‘Cause Ambassadors’ and vowed to spread awareness about organ donation.

This was followed by the unveiling of an 8-bed Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplant Intensive Care Unit in the presence of Intensivists Dr Rahul Pandit and Dr Bharesh Dedhia, Dr S. Narayani, Zonal Director, yesteryear actress Mrs Poonam Sinha and Dr Avnish Seth, Director, FORT.

(L-R top): Mr Raj Gore, COO-South & West; Mrs Poonam Sinha, actress; Dr S. Narayani, Facility Director; and Dr Anvay Mulay, Head of Cardiac Transplant Team along with 11 heart recipients

(L-R): Dr Raja Dhar, Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology, Dr Sraboni Chakraborti, Regional Head - Fortis SRL Lab, Dr Salim Parvez, Coordinator & Consultant - Radiology, Dr Gouri Shankar Bhattacharya, Consultant - Medical Oncology , Dr. Sambit Das, Head Medical Administration and Mr Ashish Mukherjee, AGM Sales and Marketing

Lung Cancer Clinic inaugurated at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata

A Lung Cancer Clinic was inaugurated at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, to mark World Lung Cancer Day. The clinic offers appropriate, affordable, accessible and multi-disciplinary care to patients. It also houses state-of-the-art facilities for testing and screening. In India, lung cancer constitutes 6.9% of all new cancer cases and 9.3% of all cancer related deaths. Smoking is the single most important cause, the others being environment and genetics.

Did you know?

Fortis Foundation supported 1,216 surgeries for children from the underprivileged strata in 2015

3September 2016

Fortis Mohali’s CTVS Team touches a new high with 151 heart surgeries; beats own record

The Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Team, under the leadership of Dr T. S. Mahant, Executive Director, has achieved another key milestone in the history of Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The team conducted 151 surgeries in June 2016, beating its own benchmark of 138 cases recorded in June 2014.

Dr Mahant has performed over 32,300 open heart surgeries in his career spanning close to 30 years. He is among the pioneers of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in India and also has the distinction of performing various procedures for correction of complex cyanotic heart diseases. His accomplishments range from corrective procedures for neonates with congenital defects to coronary revascularization in nonagenarians.

Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, crosses 900th Kidney Transplant milestone

A 36-year-old Nigerian became the 900th patient to undergo a successful kidney transplant at Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The Fortis Institute of Renal Science & Transplantation (FIRST) team achieved the milestone in 9 years. The dedicated team has worked hard to achieve a success rate of 99%. Mr Abrarali Dalal, Facility Director, Fortis Vasant Kunj, said, “It is a remarkable achievement. The relentless hard work of the FIRST team has changed many lives. I was happy to see a patient who underwent a transplant in 2007 lead a normal life.”

Dr Sanjeev Gulati, Director - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, said, “The Kidney Transplant Unit was launch in 2007. Over the years, we have handled complicated cases, including those who were refused treatment at other hospitals. Most importantly, we have built trust and proven that organ transplants can be successful. It has been less than 10 years since the journey began and I am thankful to the team members, who have stood together to make it possible.”

The CTVS team, led by Dr T. S. Mahant, along with Mr Ashish Bhatia, COO North & East, and the senior management, celebrating the success

The Fortis Institute of Renal Science & Transplantation (FIRST) Team - Sitting (L-R) : Dr Rajeev Sood, Director - Robotics & Renal Transplant Medicine, Dr S. C. Tiwari, Director & Head of Department - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Dr Sanjeev Gulati, Director - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine

Standing (L-R)- Dr Aman Gupta, Consultant - Urology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Dr Ajit Kumar Singh, Associate Consultant - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Dr Dhruva Jyoti Choudhury, Associate Consultant - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Ms Isha, Transplant Coordinator, Dr Arpana Lal, Resident, Dr Niren Rao, Associate Consultant - Urology & Renal Transplant Medicine, Dr Munawer Ahmad Dijoo, Clinical Assistant and Sr Dialysis Physician

4 September 2016

Surgeons at Fortis Mulund conduct Western India’s first simultaneous Heart and Lung Transplant

Team, Dr Hasmukh Ravat, Senior Interventional Cardiologist & HOD-Cardiology, Dr Sanjeev Jadhav, CTVS Surgeon and Dr Vijay Shetty, Chief Anaesthetist. The Kidney Transplant was led by Dr Pankaj Maheshwari, Senior Consultant and Chief Urologist, Dr Haresh Dodeja, Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician. The Liver Transplant was led by Dr Rakesh Rai, Senior Consultant HPB & Transplant Surgery accompanied by their respective clinical teams at Fortis Hospital, Mulund..

(L–R):The patient, Dr Vaibhav Mishra, Senior Consultant - Dept of CTVS and Mr Gagan Sehgal, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Noida

Patient suffering from multiple organ failure and life threatening heart condition saved at Fortis Noida

Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Noida successfully conducted a challenging surgery on a 45-year-old patient from Aligarh suffering from a life-threating heart infection that had resulted in multiple organ dysfunctions. The surgery, led by Dr Vaibhav Mishra, Senior Consultant, Dept. of Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, gave the patient another shot at life even though he had a survival chance of only 50%, according to the International Mortality Predictor.

The patient was brought to Fortis Noida after a suspected stroke, with

complaints of severe weakness and partial paralysis. Investigations revealed that an infection of the mitral valve (Infective Endocarditis) had caused the brain stroke. The disease led to the growth of mushroom like vegetation on the affected valve, parts of which broke off and clogged a vessel supplying blood to the brain. Surgery was the only option, but the condition had led to multiple complications, including blood infection (Septicaemia), kidney and lung dysfunction. The patient had to be put on dialysis and ventilator support. After the surgery, the patient was taken off life support, though he still requires dialysis.

The Transplant Teams at Fortis Mulund successfully conducted Western India’s first-ever Heart & Lung Transplant. This also marked Mumbai’s 25th Heart Transplant, 70th Kidney Transplant and 41st Liver Transplant. Following the brain death of a 37 year old male from Mumbai at the hospital, the kin of the deceased consented to donate his Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, Liver and Corneas.

A 48-year-old recipient from Mumbai received the donor Heart and Lungs. The patient was suffering from Congenital Ventricular Septal Defect with Eisenmengerization (pulmonary hypertension due to congenital heart defect) for the past three years. Dr Hasmukh Ravat, Senior Interventional Cardiologist & HOD Cardiology, had managed the recipient medically for over 3 years. The heart and bi-lateral lung transplant was led by Dr Anvay Mulay, Chief of Cardiac Transplant

Patient with football sized spinal protrusion operated upon at Fortis Memorial, Gurgaon

A team led by Dr Sandeep Vaishya, Director - Neurosurgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, provided succour to a 43-year-old patient who was carrying a fluid filled bulge measuring 92-cm, on his back. The swelling resembled a large football and contained over 7 litres of cerebrospinal fluid. It is reportedly the largest such swelling ever recorded in the world.

The patient was born with meningomyelocele, a congenital spine disorder. The condition leads to abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid and results in severely deformed lower limbs. Impairment of nervous function in lower limbs (paraplegia) is also observed. In this case, the patient had difficulty in controlling his bladder and bowel movements, which worsened over the years. He also suffered from progressive loss of sensation below the waist.

Clinical Excellence

Dr Sandeep Vaishya, Director – Neurosurgery, FMRI, with the patient

Dr Anvay Mulay Chief of Cardiac Transplant

Team

Dr Haresh Dodeja Consultant Nephrologist &

Transplant Physician

Dr Hasmukh Ravat Senior Interventional

Cardiologist & HOD-Cardiology

Dr Pankaj Maheshwari Senior Consultant &

Chief Urologist

Dr Rakesh Rai Senior Consultant HPB &

Transplant Surgery

Dr Vijay Shetty Chief Anesthetist

5September 2016

24-yr-old escapes lethal clot, thanks to quick diagnosis and prompt treatment at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana

A 24-year-old man had a providential escape after determined efforts made by a team led by Dr Sandeep Chopra, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, bust a life threatening clot clogging the blood vessel between his heart and lungs. Excellent team effort and specialised ICU care put the patient back on his feet in just 10 days.

The patient had arrived at the Emergency with complaints of chest pain and breathlessness for two days. His blood pressure was almost negligible and his heart beat and breathing stopped within minutes of arrival. A very quick clinical analysis indicated the presence of a large clot that was choking blood flow. A team of senior doctors including Dr Sandeep Chopra, Dr Vinay Singhal, Dr Amit Gupta, Dr Sheetal Garg and Dr V. K. Sharma immediately began administering CPR, lasting for an hour. Meanwhile, a special tube was inserted near his heart and a clot busting injection was infused to break the clot and re-establish blood circulation, saving the patient.

Complex life-saving surgery helps treat rare congenital heart defect at Fortis Escorts, Faridabad

A 23-year-old patient suffering from Ebstein’s Anomaly, a rare congenital heart defect, was successfully operated upon by a team led by Dr Neerav Bansal, Senior Consultant & HOD and Dr Biju S. Pillai, Senior Consultant - Department of Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad.

The congenital condition leads to improper development of one of the heart valves causing it to leak. The leaking valve further results in improper development of one of the pumping chambers of the heart. In this case, the patient’s heart had grown three times the normal size as the symptoms had been ignored for years. Patients brought in at this stage usually do not survive and it requires a high level of clinical acumen to treat the condition. The patient underwent the rare “one and half ventricle repair with valve replacement” procedure.

The patient with the team that treated him and Mr Vivan Singh Gill, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana

(L-R): Dr Kanwar Aditya Baloria, Senior Consultant - Cardiac Anaesthesia, Dr Biju S. Pillai, Senior Consultant - Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, the patient Dr Neerav Bansal, Senior Consultant & HOD and Dr Nandini Selot, Senior Consultant & HOD, Anaesthesia

Did you know?

Over 5000 people have pledged to donate their organs as part of the Fortis #MoretoGive organ donation campaign

6 September 2016

Fortis facilities across the country pitch in to clean up surroundings as part of Swachh Fortis

The Swachh Fortis campaign took off in April 2016. Ever since, our hospitals across the country have kept up the momentum, taking up cudgels against litter. Fortisians are wielding the broom to clean up the surroundings of their units to make them dust free, germ free and infection free. Presented herewith are glimpses of some of our colleagues making a determined effort to keep their surroundings squeaky clean:60 countries after a rigorous evaluation of several parameters, including the quality of patient care and patient safety. The JCI accreditation is widely sought after by medical travellers seeking quality healthcare services.

Special Feature

Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

Fortis Hospital, Mohali

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi

Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Fortis Hospital, Kalyan

Fortis S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata

Fortis Hospital, Noida

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

7September 2016

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata launches ALERT Kolkata initiative

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata in association with the Society for Emergency Medicine India (SEMI), organised ALERT Kolkata to raise awareness about the Good Samaritan Law and Golden Hour Trauma Management. ‘ALERT’ stands for ‘Accidents & Law: Emergency Response & Treatment.’ A total of 150 doctors participated in the workshops and lectures. They were trained on Endotracheal (ET) intubation and principles of ventilation, needle cricothyroidotomy, needle decompensation followed by chest drain insertion and Intraosseous (IO) needle placement, among others. Over 100 students, police personnel, ambulance drivers, taxi and bus drivers and members of local support groups were trained in basic airway opening, spinal precautions, hard collar application, burn management, wound management, helmet removal, immobilisation of long bones and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Events

Meet on joint replacement and sports injuries rehab for physiotherapists held at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana

In a first-of-its-kind event in the region, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, organised Priority Physio Connect, a conclave of physiotherapists from across the state of Punjab. The topic of deliberation was ‘Joint Replacement and Sports Injuries Rehabilitation.’ The event was led by Dr Sanjeev Mahajan, Director - Orthopaedics, Fortis Ludhiana. Apart from practising physiotherapists, the event was attended by the Directors from Punjabi University, Patiala and DAV University, Jalandhar. The latest protocols regarding the management of patients after joint replacement and sports injury surgeries were discussed at length.

Fortis Hospital, Mohali, organises PANFORIC, a pan-Fortis mega conclave on Infection ControlMore than 100 delegates from 23 hospitals attended PANFORIC, a pan-Fortis Infection Control Conclave. Mr Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare, inaugurated the event, which was organised by Fortis Hospital, Mohali, from September 15 - 17, 2016. The theme this year was ‘A celebration of all who are inspired, affected and motivated by infection prevention and control.’

Mr Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare, inaugurating the event

Dr Sanjeev Mahajan, Director - Orthopaedics, Fortis Ludhiana, delivering a speech at the event

A panel discussion in progress. (R-L) Dr Aditi Kishore Sarkar, Director MHS; Mr Sujoy Chanda, IPS, Joint CP Establishment, Kolkata Police; Mr Manash Pal,Retired Judge; Mr Pranab Kr. Chattopadhya, Retired Judge; Mr Saaji Cherian, Director Save Life Foundation; Mr Samir Singh, ZD – Fortis Healthcare (East); Mr Tamorish Kole, Past President SEMI

The conclave included 11 sessions comprising debates, poster presentations, quiz and nursing sessions. The Organizing Chairman of PANFORIC 2016, Dr A. K. Mandal, Head – Critical Care, Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Fortis Mohali, said, “The conclave brought together administrators, clinicians, microbiologists, nurses and other support groups to deliberate upon the challenges and success stories of infection prevention and control.” Hospital-acquired infections are snowballing into an increasingly bigger challenge due to the rise in antimicrobial resistance.

8 September 2016

A Little Extra Care

Fortis Foundation and Being Human Foundation join hands to help treat year-old child’s Congenital Heart Defect

Fortis Foundation and Being Human Foundation joined hands to bear the entire cost of treatment of a year-old child from Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir. The child, daughter of a vegetable vendor, suffered from a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). However, the impoverished family of 14 members could not afford her treatment. The desperate father sought support from actor Salman Khan while he was shooting for a film at Leh. The actor’s team asked him to visit Fortis Memorial Research Institute, (FMRI) Gurgaon. The father was asked to submit his daughter’s documents for socio-economic and medical evaluation to Fortis Foundation. Post evaluation the child was successfully treated on September 10.

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, added yet another dimension to its Nutrition Week celebration by spreading awareness among visually challenged children at the city’s Braille Bhawan. The event was organised by the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, under the supervision of Dr Ankush Mehta, Medical Superintendent, Ms Sumita and Ms Aakriti Sangar of the Dietetics Department, Mr Munish and Mr Barun from the Food & Beverages Department and Ms Amarjeet Kaur, Deputy Manager. The event received active support from Mr Vivan Singh Gill, Facility Director. The programme began with a Shabad recital by Ms Rajwant Kaur, an acid attack fighter and student of Class 9. Thereafter, 55 visually challenged students participated in a quiz. The contestants were asked about diet and nutrition, healthy food and benefits of milk. Several fun filled activities were held and the children were presented gifts. Mrs Paramjeet Kaur, Principal, appreciated the initiative.

The young patient is all set to go home now

Team Fortis Ludhiana members with the visually challenged children

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, celebrates Nutrition Week with kids at city’s Braille Bhawan

Did you know?

The Medical Strategy and Operations Group (MSOG) has rolled out more than 30 types of Consent Forms

9September 2016

Awards & Accolades

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, receives the coveted Nursing Excellence Certificate from NABH

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, has received the Nursing Excellence Certificate from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). The recognition underlines the Nursing Team’s quest to provide quality care. The certification is valid for two years subject to continued compliance with NABH requirements.

The hospital successfully met the NABH Standards for Nursing Excellence to achieve the certification. The assessors from NABH praised the commitment of the nurses towards facilitating safe, competent and ethical nursing practices. The team’s continued effort to ensure Patient Satisfaction was also well appreciated.

(Sitting L-R): Walton D’sa, Head-Admin, Alankar Godbole, Head-Sales & Marketing, Ranimol Thomas-Chief Nursing Officer, Dr Manisha Bobade-Facility Director, Dr Trupti Rathod-Medical Superintendent, Pranav Mehta, Head-Finance at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi

Mr Ravi Adlakha, Head – Engineering, Fortis Healthcare (centre), with Mr Vijay Kale, Head – Engineering, Vashi; Mr Neeraj Tandon, Head – Engineering, Mohali; Nagaraju, Head – Engineering, BG Road and Nemai Basak, Head – Engineering, Anandapur, after the awards ceremony

Fortis creates history at the CII 17th National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management; four hospitals win top honours

Fortis Healthcare, under the astute leadership of Mr Ravi Adlakha, Head – Engineering, has established itself as the unbeatable champion of energy conservation. Four hospitals won the top honours at the CII 17th National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management in the Building Category, announced at Hyderabad. While Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, was declared as the winner, Fortis Mohali, BG Road and Anandapur were named the runners-up, along with Delhi International Airport (T3) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad.

The hospitals won the prestigious honours after overcoming stiff competition posed by large Five-star Hotels, Hospitals, IT Organisations, Airports, Malls, Large Banking Sector Units and Railway Stations across the country. The Fortis team headed by Mr Adlakha and comprising Mr Vijay Kale, Head – Engineering, Vashi; Mr Neeraj Tandon, Head – Engineering, Mohali; Nagaraju, Head – Engineering, BG Road and Nemai Basak, Head – Engineering, Anandapur, underwent detailed scrutiny, interviews and selective group discussions for over 72 hours before the jury came to its conclusion.

10 September 2016

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana wins Best Multispeciality Hospital and Best Quality in Service Delivery awards

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, has been feted with the Best Multispeciality Hospital in the Region (North) and the Best Quality in Service Delivery awards. The twin recognitions were announced at an event held in Singapore. Mr Vivan Singh Gill, Facility Director, dedicated the wins to the Doctors, Nurses and other staff members of the hospital, and especially thanked the Sales & Marketing Team for their contribution.

The CMO Asia Healthcare Excellence Awards are aimed at encouraging healthcare providers to improve quality while recognising the leaders for their efforts.

Fortis Hiranandani, Vashi becomes first Indian hospital to earn Pharmacie de Qualite’ certification

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi has become the first hospital in the country to receive the prestigious Pharmacie de Qualite’ Certification, in recognition for its excellent Pharmacy Operations. During the assessment, the hospital achieved a compliance level of 98% to receive the Platinum Certificate. The recognition confirms the robustness of the processes and the effectiveness of global best practices adopted by the hospital’s pharmacy. This ensures availability of medicines at all times, promotes safe medication, eliminates chances of errors and maintains the potency of drugs. The certification has been introduced in India by Abbott, a pharmaceutical major and Bureau Veritas S. A., a global testing, inspection and certification agency to promote ‘pharmacies as centres of excellence’.

Dr Manisha Bobade, (second from right), Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Vashi, Dr Bipin Chevale, (third from right) Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Vashi & SLRH, Mr Vinod Kvishwar, (fourth from right) Principal Auditor, Bureau Veritas, Mr Sudarshan Jain (fourth from left), MD, Abbott and Ms Taral Taruni (third from left), Head - SCM, Fortis Hospital, vashi, at the certificate presentation ceremony

(R-L): Mr Dinesh Kumar, Officer - Corporate Communications; Dr Jaskaran Gambhir, Team Leader - Corporate Relations; Ms Amarjeet Kaur, Deputy Manager - Sales & Marketing; Mr Vivan Singh Gill, Facility Director; Dr Ankush Mehta, Medical Superintendent; Dr Gurdarshan Mangat, Team Leader - Referral Sales; Mr Harish Sharma, Deputy Manager - Sales & Marketing; Mr Manav Chhabra, Senior Officer - Sales & Marketing

Team Insulin Super League (ISL)

Fortis Mulund wins two awards each at CIMS Healthcare Excellence and 3rd Asia Healthcare Excellence Awards

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai was feted with the “Best Hospital Unit in Cardiac Care” and the “Best Medical Tourism Facility” awards at the CIMS Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016. The Best Hospital Unit in Cardiac Care award recognises the exemplary work being done by the Cardiac team, especially in the Heart Transplant space. The Best Medical Tourism Facility award is a testimony to the

hospital’s formidable reputation across the globe for its world-class patient care.

Fortis Mulund was felicitated with two awards at the 3rd Asia Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016 at a ceremony in Singapore. The hospital won the “Patient Safety” award for its Insulin Super League programme and the “Outstanding Achievement in Healthcare (Social Causes)” award for its efforts in the Organ Donation space. Insulin Super League (ISL) is a unique programme aimed at reducing insulin administration errors. The Organ Donation programme remains at the apex of the hospital’s drive to enhance community awareness.

11September 2016

Dr Narottam Puri receives Lifetime Achievement Award at FICCI 8th Annual Healthcare Excellence Awards, 2016

Dr Narottam Puri, Medical Advisor and Emeritus Consultant, Department of ENT, Fortis Healthcare, has been recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the FICCI 8th Annual Healthcare Excellence Awards, 2016.

Dr Puri, who was the former Chairman of the National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), is known for evangelizing and taking quality and patient safety to the forefront in healthcare delivery, both as a clinician and an administrator. He has won many awards during his career spanning five decades. Prominent among these are the FICCI Healthcare Personality of the Year Award (2013), the Delhi Medical Association Centenary Award (2014), the Indian Medical Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2015) and the Business World Lifetime Achievement Award (2016).Dr Puri receiving the award

Trivia

Test Your IQ – September 2016How well do you know our Facility Directors and their family members? Match the pictures of the FDs mentioned below with the pictures of their children.

Send in your answers to supportoffice.communications@fortishealthcare.com by October 10. Do mention your full name, designation and location in your e-mail. The first FIVE all correct entries will receive a prize. Hurry!

SELECT THE RIGHT OPTION

(i) 1 – A, 2 – B, 3 – C, 4 – D (ii) 1 – D, 2 – B, 3 – C, 4 – A(iii) 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – D, 4 – B (iv) 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – A, 4 – D

1. Dr Pinak Moudgil FD, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar

A. Hrishikesh and Shravan

B. Anhat

D. Vaanya and Nysha

C. Aaditya and Karnika

2. Mr Raghunath P FD, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

3. Mr Rajeev Bhandari FD, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad

4. Mr Abhijit Singh FD, Fortis Hospital, Mohali

12 September 2016

Courtesy: http://www.funny-jokes-quotes.com/

The winners of last month’s quiz

And those who got it right but missed the bus…

Dentist: Don’t worry, it will take me only a minute to pull your tooth out.Patient: And how much will it cost me?Dentist: Rs 500.Patient: For a 1 minute job??Dentist: If you prefer, I can keep pulling for an hour.

Patient: Doc, is it true, that if I ate a lot of carrots, I won’t need glasses?Doctor: Sure, have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses?

A sign on a cosmetic surgery clinics says:If life gives you lemons, a simple operation can give you melons.

Split a side – Have a laugh!

Benny ThadathilHuman Resources Shared Service, Support Office Gurgaon

Jaee KhamkarNutrition Therapist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan

Varun KumarOfficer IT, Support Office, Gurgaon

Ankur Sharma International Sales, Support Office, Gurgaon

Abhinav KalraExecutive Chairman’s Office, FMRI, Gurgaon

Aradhana Saxena,Supervisor, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur

Sandeep Singh PanwarBlood Storage, La Femme

K Radha Patient Welfare, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

Answers to last month’s quiz1. Fortis Bone & Joints Institute

2. Urjit Patel

3. Badminton

4. Mayer-Rokitansky Kuster Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome

5. Fortis Hospital, Mohali

6. Sustaining & stabilizing ability of the changes initiated

7. Fortis Hospital, Mulund

8. Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur

9. Fortis C-DOC

10. Athletics

Did you know?

Fortis Psych-Ed Quiz has touched 50 cities, 250 schools and 1250 students

13September 2016

Onam was celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm across Fortis facilities. Glimpses:

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata

Fortis Hospital, Kalyan

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi

Fortis Hospital, Noida

Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru Fortis Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru

Fortis S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai

Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Photo Feature

Aradhana Saxena,Supervisor, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur

Sandeep Singh PanwarBlood Storage, La Femme

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September 2016

Congratulations on your Wedding

And for the new additions to your family.

RajeshReddyLaFemme,Bangalore

AnjuVargheseFaridabad

NikhilGuptaFaridabad

AnkushKaulFaridabad

RamSinghFMRI

RituSainiFMRI

KapilPanwarNoida

Dr.KavitaShalimarBagh

VijayKumarNoida

BarunJoshiLudhiana

Dr.AnkushMehtaLudhiana

KrishnenduDasAnandapur

StuteePremiSupportoffice

ManojMathewVashi

NirmalaRaniCunningham

RavikumarChellappaSLRaheja

StincyJoseSLRaheja

MeenakshiKhatterShalimarBagh