Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida Campus, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO), with an aim to foster a strong industry-academia partnership by leveraging collective expertise, resources, and innovations to propel breakthroughs in the healthcare sector.
Dr Vijay Agarwal, President, Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organization (CAHO), averred, “During the last few years, medical harm has increased, and 2,50,000 Americans have lost their lives due to preventive medical errors. We must work together with nutritionists, dieticians and all healthcare specialists to ensure that the best healthcare services are provided to patients. It is crucial to reach out to academic institutions such as Amity and make them agents of change. Students are young minds who will make healthcare delivery safer and by working closely with the academia, conducting webinars and organizing Faculty Development Programmes, the process will become more impactful. We still have a long way to go but the journey has already started.”
Dr Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in advancing healthcare administration and public health in India. By bringing together CAHO's expertise in healthcare quality and accreditation with Amity University's academic competence and research capabilities, the partnership will be instrumental in developing a highly skilled workforce, equipped to address the evolving challenges in healthcare management and public health, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and a more robust healthcare ecosystem across the nation.”
Prof. (Dr) B.C. Das, Dean, Health and Allied Sciences, AUUP, said, “Healthcare safety is essential to protect patients, healthcare workers, and the environment from harm. Healthcare safety measures help prevent medical errors, such as medication mistakes or surgical errors. Safety protocols reduce the risk of harm to patients, including injuries, infections, and adverse reactions. The MoU will serve as a catalyst to improve healthcare safety, leading to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction.”
