National nursing workshop on patient safety held at Unico Hospital
Unico Hospital hosted a national-level nursing workshop on patient safety at its premises on Green Road, Dhaka. The day-long event, held on Sunday, brought together over 200 healthcare professionals under the theme "Safe Care, Every Time, Everywhere by Everyone."
The workshop featured interactive sessions on International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG), fall prevention, and medication safety. Participants engaged in case studies, video demonstrations, and hands-on learning at IPSG stalls.
Unico Hospital, a 250-bed facility that began operations in January this year, has been established in technical collaboration with Rajagiri Hospital of Kerala, India.
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The workshop was conducted by the nursing team of Unico Hospital under the leadership of Gracy Abraham, Chief of Nursing Services, and other trainers from the hospital. The expected outcomes include the development of a patient safety checklist, a plan for regular nursing quality audits, and a renewed pledge to reduce preventable errors in patient care.
Ardra Kurien, CEO of Unico Hospital, attended the workshop as the chief guest, while Brig Gen (Retd) Dr Md Sharif Ahmed, Chief of Medical Services, was present as the special guest. Nursing students from across the country, including Dhaka, also took part in the workshop.
At the conclusion of the event, all participants were awarded certificates of participation.
