Thursday, January 23, 2025

Lilavati Hospital collaborates with the Mayo Clinic, USA to further first-of-its-kind Nursing Excellence Programme in India


Lilavati Hospital has announced its collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, USA for the first ever Nursing Excellence Programme in India and the establishment of a new Cancer Care Institute, featuring a 300-bed hospital in Mumbai. This cutting-edge facility is set to revolutionize cancer treatment in India by providing access to the latest technology, advanced treatments, and global best practices in oncology.

Present during the #Lilavatiinitiatives programme were eminent personalities  Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Prakash Abitkar, minister of Public Health and Family Welfare of Maharashtra, Ashish Shelar, Minister of Information & Technology of Maharashtra, Pratap Sarnaik, Minister of Transport of Maharashtra, Dr Shrikant Shinde,  Member of Parliament, Biju Samkutty, chief operating officer, International and Enterprise Automation, Mayo Clinic, Charu Mehta, founder & permanent trustee of Lilavati Hospital, Rajesh Mehta, permanent trustee of Lilavati Hospital, Prashant Mehta, permanent trustee of Lilavati Hospital, Rajiv Mehta, permanent trustee of Lilavati Hospital.

The new Cancer Care Institute will offer tailored treatments based on patient-specific factors, ensuring that each patient receives personalized and effective care. The high-quality care provided locally will eliminate the need for patients to travel abroad for treatment, saving both time and costs.

In addition to providing exceptional patient care, the facility will create numerous job opportunities for healthcare professionals, researchers, and support staff. This significant investment in the community will boost the local economy and contribute to the overall development of the healthcare sector in Mumbai.

The Cancer Care Institute will introduce AI-driven diagnostic tools for early and accurate cancer detection, improving patient outcomes and survival rates. Furthermore, Lilavati Hospital will launch awareness campaigns to educate communities about cancer risks, symptoms, and preventive measures, fostering a culture of health and wellness.

Lilavati Hospital has collaborated with the Mayo Clinic to commence the Nursing Excellence Programme in India. This aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of our nursing staff through specialized training and development. The partnership covers various areas, including nursing excellence education, nursing quality and patient experience, patient and staff safety, nursing governance and leadership development, onboarding, orientation, and staff development & nurse competency.

Through this partnership, Lilavati Hospital will deliver training through observation, real-time best practice considerations, and structured sessions. Upon completion of the program, nurses will receive a certificate of completion from the Mayo Clinic, recognizing their dedication to excellence in patient care.

Rajesh Mehta & Prashant Mehta, The permanent trustees of Lilavati Hospital, stated, "We are thrilled to bring this state-of-the-art Cancer Care Institute to Mumbai and to collaborate with the Mayo Clinic to enhance our nursing staff's skills. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing world-class healthcare and improving the lives of our patients and community."

In a recorded video message from Davos, Switzerland, Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra congratulated Lilavati Hospital and Mayo Clinic and said, "I am very happy that Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre Mumbai and Mayo Clinic, USA are collaborating for a nursing training programme. This will not only open a new journey in the healthcare sector but also towards the path of Seva to mankind. The launch of the nursing training programme which is the first of its kind in our country will revolutionize nursing education and set unparalleled standards of patient care.  This partnership exemplifies the spirit of collaboration that transcends borders bringing together expertise, resources, and shared aspirations to create a meaningful impact. Mayo Clinic is extending a technical partnership for the upcoming state-of-the-art hospital at Gandhinagar Gujarat, all these initiatives by the Mayo Clinic in bringing cutting-edge technology and world-class patient care in the healthcare sector in India for nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals are the true champions of this initiative."

Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra congratulated Lilavati Hospital and said, “Lilavati Hospital has done a landmark collaboration with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the USA. I will refer to the cancer hospital being established by Lilavati Hospital and Mayo Clinic not just as a hospital, but as a ‘Health Temple’. The nurses are our ladki bahin (beloved sister) and will be given training by the Mayo Clinic.  I hope they will become the world’s best nurses with skills and techniques. Nursing staff is the soul of the hospital embodying critical importance in healthcare.  This type of nursing training is conducted for the first time in India. Lilavati Hospital is one of the advanced hospitals with the latest technology in Maharashtra and India and is world-recognized.  The hospital prioritizes its motto- “More Than Healthcare, Human Care” and is serving patients. Cancer cases are rising due to changing lifestyles and fast food consumption and this is a growing matter of concern. However, new cutting-edge treatments are available for treating cancer. I believe the cancer hospital being established by Lilavati Hospital will greatly benefit patients battling cancer. It is the government’s responsibility to strengthen health services in Maharashtra, and these services should reach remote areas too.   Our government is positive, practical, and cooperative for land allocation for the prestigious 300-bedded hospital and we will consider the appeal put forth by the Lilavati Hospital."

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