WHO’s prestigious ‘Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium QIP Award 2023’ bestowed on Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai

 The award recognises the excellence in sterilisation practices during surgical procedures

Navi Mumbai, 19 February 2024: Celebrating a new achievement in patient safety, the World Health Organization (WHO) honoured Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai (AHNM) with the ‘Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium Quality Improvement Project (QIP) Award 2023’ done in collaboration with 3M Company. This accolade is an appreciation of Apollo’s unwavering commitment to elevate healthcare standards and recognizes Apollo Hospital’s sharp focus on patient safety and clinical outcomes at par with the best institutions in the world and its commitment to excellence in surgical safety. In the intricate world of healthcare, Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) stands as a silent guardian, ensuring impeccable medical care and safeguarding against infections.

Dr. Sneha Vaidya- Regional Nursing Director Western Region, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai said, “Receiving the Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium QIP Award 2023 from the WHO is a real honour, especially as excellence in sterilization practices isn’t easily replicated. Enhancing the sterile processing of loaner instruments and implants is a crucial aspect of patient care in quaternary hospitals and we are glad for the WHO recognition of our excellence in this area. We will continue to deliver world-class care to our patients and set new benchmarks for surgical safety.”

Prof Wing Hong Seto – Co-Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong added, “We heartily congratulate Apollo hospital Navi Mumbai for achieving the QIP Achievement Award for their project titled ‘Strengthening Sterile Process of Loaner Instruments and Implants in a Quaternary Care hospital’. I truly appreciate the efforts made by the Apollo team to involve the key stake holders such as Quality, Surgeons, Microbiologists, OR & CSSD team to develop SOPs around the Loaner instrument & Implant load management, prepare a checklist, conduct trainings and ensure safe reprocessing of loaned instruments and implants”

Mr. Rajiv Gupta – Country Business Leader Healthcare Business, 3M India Ltd said, “3M has always reiterated the significance of managing surgical implant loads and loaner sets in Operating Room & Central Sterile Services Department in healthcare facilities to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety. Doing a Quality Improvement Project (QIP) in this space emphasizes the importance of streamlining processes and adhering to guidelines and standards. 3M worked together with WHO Collaborating Centre to launch the Asia Safe Surgical Implant QIP. 3M India congratulates the Apollo team, for the dedication and relentless pursuit for excellence shown”

Mr. Santosh Marathe- Regional CEO Western Region, Apollo Hospitals, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “This WHO’s Quality Improvement Project award reflects Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai’s unwavering commitment to patient safety and healthcare excellence and the collaborative efforts of our CSSD and OT teams. Our CSSD services has received earlier recognition from APSIC and CAHO acknowledging the safe practises and pathways provided to patients. We are proud to contribute to the global effort in improving surgical safety and outcomes, leading by example in enhancing sterilization practices to ensure the highest level of safety for our patients.”