Shillong’s Bethany Hospital has been honored with the esteemed designation as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for its exemplary work in the sphere of infection prevention, control, and the strategic stewardship of antimicrobials. This recognition has been awarded under the prestigious national-level iCOMPLY 2024 initiative and elevates the hospital to a select cadre of healthcare institutions in India that are devoted to enhancing patient safety and healthcare quality.
The iCOMPLY initiative, an eminent quality compliance program arranged by Consortium for Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO), lays special emphasis on curbing hospital-acquired infections and promoting the judicious use of antimicrobials. The initiative has received backing by technical collaborators such as Amneal Pharmaceuticals and SafeCare Healthcare Standards.
Bethany Hospital’s accolades do not end with the ‘Centre of Excellence’ status. It has also successfully attained the Second Runner-Up (Bronze) Award for the East Zone. This achievement underscores the hospital’s rigorous adherence to national standards of clinical excellence.
Dr. Kyntiewlang Sanmiet, the Spokesperson of Bethany Hospital, expressed hearty joy at this recognition. He shared that the honour symbolizes a proud instance for both Bethany Hospital and the diverse community it serves. It fortifies the hospital’s pledge to deliver safe and top-tier healthcare, instilling in them the motivation to reach even greater heights. Dr. Sanmiet also took the occasion to applaud the hospital’s Infection Control Team, clinicians, and support staff for their tireless dedication towards patient care and safety.
The award does not only stand as a significant achievement for Bethany Hospital, but it also serves as a shining example to regional healthcare institutions, exhibiting how they can carve the path to address pressing global health concerns like antimicrobial resistance. This issue has been flagged as an escalating threat by the World Health Organization (WHO).
News regarding this accomplishment was disseminated by Syllad, a prominent fully-digital news portal from Meghalaya. With the catchphrase “Syllad – The Rising Meghalaya,” Syllad endeavours to bring the voices of Meghalaya into the global spotlight.
Source: https://www.syllad.com/shillong-bethany-hospital-named-centre-of-excellence-in-infection-control/