BWI: NABH Signs MoU with 3M India Ltd to Help Hospitals in India Reduce the Risk of Infections and Improve Patient Outcomes

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: 3M India Limited
Monday, October 17, 2011 10:07 AM IST (04:37 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Healthcare, biotechnology & pharmaceutical; Healthcare
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NABH Signs MoU with 3M India Ltd to Help Hospitals in India Reduce the Risk of Infections and Improve Patient Outcomes


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, October 17, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), a constituent board of Quality Council of India & 3M India Ltd (Indian arm of 3M Corporation, a company with a 100 year old innovation legacy) today reinforced their commitment to infection prevention by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote best practices & standards in hospitals to not only prevent healthcare associated infections but also promote quality care for patients in India. This alliance will help prevent & control infection related morbidity & mortality as well as reduce the cost of care linked to healthcare associated infection.

The healthcare industry in India has been growing at a significant pace and is a key contributor to the Indian economy. With an increased load on healthcare facilities & scarcity of quality resources across small, medium & even large sized hospitals in India, there is a critical need to promote best practices & standards of care so as to deliver favorable outcomes for patients. This collaboration between 3M and NABH is aimed at advancing medical knowledge and spreading awareness on the subject of healthcare-associated infections & their prevention.

The collaboration will involve conducting workshops towards Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Sterilization Assurance, Care of IV lines - Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection Prevention, Wound Management & Casting Workshops across India. These workshops will help create awareness about the quality and standard to be followed by healthcare organizations to match the standards required for NABH accreditation

Speaking on the occasion of the signing of MoU with 3M India Ltd, Dr. Girdhar J Gyani, Secretary General, Quality Council of India, and CEO, NABH said: "Quality in Healthcare is being recognized as key parameter all over the world. It directly aims at saving precious lives. Management of medication and control of infections, have emerged as two principal points, which if attended, can improve patient safety by many fold. NABH is pleased to join hands with organizations like 3M in a mission to provide quality healthcare in our country."

Mr. Gautam Khanna, Executive Director, 3M Health Care Business - India, said "We are committed to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals with a strong technology foundation. 3M is well-positioned to deliver unparalleled value through it's strong educational platform, supported by innovative products and solutions across the healthcare industry. The MoU will fortify both NABH & 3M's goal to enable healthcare institutions to prevent/ control infection levels and save lives".

3M India Ltd will leverage its worldwide presence, experiences & affiliations with professional bodies like AORN, APIC, SHEA, INS, AVA, IAHSSCM, AAMI & ISO etc. in implementing strong infection control programs for healthcare facilities and support NABH goal to enhance infection control standards & practices in hospitals of India. This initiative compliments NABH & 3M's ongoing efforts in the infection prevention and control space.

About NABH

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations. The board is structured to cater to much desired needs of consumers and to set benchmarks for progress of the health industry. While being supported by all stakeholders, including industry, consumers, and government, the board has total functional autonomy in its operation.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 46 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $27 billion in sales, 3M employs approximately 80,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries.

3M India Limited is the Indian arm of 3M Corporation and has been in the country for the last 23 years, having been established in 1988. The Company markets about 7000 products in India with leading positions in health care; industrial markets; display and graphics; consumer and office; safety, security and protection services; electronics and communications; and transportation. In India, 3M has manufacturing facilities at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Pune and Ranjangaon and has R&D Centers' in Bangalore.

Acronyms

AORN - Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses
APIC - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
SHEA - Society for Health Care Epidemiology of America
INS - Infusion Nurses Society
AVA - Association for Vascular Access
AAMI - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
IAHSSCM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
ISO - International Organization for Standardization

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Dr. Girdhar J Gyani, Secretary General, Quality Council of India, and CEO, NABH and Mr. Gautam Khanna, Executive Director, 3M Health Care Business - India
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CONTACT DETAILS
Sandeep Sreekumar, 3M India Limited, +91 9916601571, sandeep.sreekumar@bm.com

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