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The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India 2019

The Knowledge Review, thus, presents, The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019, which are bringing the relevant education and industry exposure to the students so that they can exercise these course-learned skills to the workplaces.

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The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India 2019

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  1. T H E www.theknowledgereview.com TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success INDIA VOL 3 MARCH - 2019 ISSUE-7 e 10 PHARMACY & NURSING Institutes in India, T h BEST 2019

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  3. From the EDITOR N ear the end of last year, the Government of India took a call on finishing the regulations on E- Pharmacy. Yet, till now, the Rs 3500 crores industry, which is expected to rise to Rs. 25000 in the next three-four years, presently lies with no regulations. This absence of regulation has proliferated the number of e-pharmacy stores in the country. Further, the advent of technology and penetration of the internet has added to the electronic market, where most of the users are sitting with smartphones and tablets in their laps and enjoying online medicine. The E-Pharmacy industry, without regulations, is exploding and the drug industry that calls for a sharp precision and safety concerns, thus puts forth the question-Will E-pharmacy be a dangerous trend in future if not regulated properly? E-Pharmacy comes under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Information Technology Act, 2000. However, neither of them interprets the state of online and offline regulations. E-Pharmacy stores, thus, may not stand by these and can sidestep them. Ultimately, governing authorities are finding it challenging to control or monitor the selling of drugs via the internet due to the absence of available guidelines. Medicine sold without regulation can contribute to a drug epidemic, drug abuse, habit-forming, misutilization, and persons being addicted to drugs. Most particularly, there is no physical chemist to safeguard the prescription’s correctness. Additionally, the drugs are being traded on the image of prescription, rather than the prescription itself. The similar names of drugs can put dilemma into the minds of users as well as sellers. Moreover, without an authenticated prescription, more problems will emerge. Proper guidelines should be drawn up and notified to monitor the number of medicine sold online. Implementing the regulations will make this new Pharmacy more accountable. The Desideratum of Regulations in E-Pharmacy Industry E-Pharmacy surely brings advantages with it such as money and time saving, cost-effectiveness, possibility of 24/7 access, increased convenience, easy medicines availability, an easy cost comparison of medicines, increased consumer information, and information exchange, privacy, and fast distribution. However, it exhibits some drawbacks too. For the betterment of the humankind, the regulatory authorities and the Government of India must draw the regulations for E-Pharmacy keeping in mind the modern pharmacy system and Pharmacists alongside caring for the safety of people and the drugs.T R Anmol Preet Singh

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  5. Articles Center Piece Holistic Therapy 26 40 Understanding the Importance of Patient-Centered Care Improving Communication between Pharmacists and Nurses INSTITUTE AT A GLANCE 16 Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing: Building the Future of Healthcare Issue Highlights COLLEGE AT A GLANCE Cover Story 20 Oxford College of Pharmacy: Uplifting Pharmacy by Fabricating Industry-Ready Professionals TOUR WITH RAYAT BHARA COLLEGE OF NURSING Charnock Healthcare Institute Establishing Talented Workforce for the Healthcare Sector08 28 Rayat Bhara College of Nursing: Setting a New Benchmark in Indian Nursing Education

  6. 34 EXPERT’S OPINION 46 What Should Need to Be Done to Make Quality Health Care Accessible to All including Poor? ASTUTE THOUGHTS Healthcare Reforms in India C O N T E N T S AISSMS College of Pharmacy Imparting Excellence in Pharmacy Education and Research 24 KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Developing Competencies among Students for Professional Development 32 Mansarovar Nursing College Building the Foundation for Nursing Students to Pursue Excellence in Health Care Practices 38 People’s University (A “NAAC” Accredited University) Fostering an Attitude of Life Long Learning 44 Shobhit University Expert in Imparting Quality Education that Respects and Promotes Dignity 50

  7. The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019T R PLAYING A VITAL ROLE T he projected growth for the next decade in the employment of pharmacy technicians is forecasted to increase at twelve percent. It is the quickest rate when contrasted with the average of all the other occupations. The factors advancing towards these are the population aging and the rise of chronic diseases among the age groups. The number of nurses is likewise calculated to rise at around 15 percent from 2019 to 2026. This hike is the direct result of enhanced emphasis in preventive care, the growing rate of chronic diseases and the demand for healthcare services for the overgrowing population. As a result, both the Pharmacy and Nursing Industry, being dealing with the same challenges, may need to take on a greater role in healthcare operations and in strengthening the patient care activities. Keeping keen eyes on the industry and such scenarios, The Knowledge Review, thus, presents, The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019, which are bringing the relevant education and industry exposure to the students so that they can exercise these course-learned skills to the workplaces. These institutes are establishing an educational environment that caters to the students to build up valuable skills when it comes to the Pharmacy and Nursing industry. Our month issue’s Cover Story is the Charnock Healthcare Institute, which is creating quality labor for all levels of healthcare delivery. This is the first such dedicated institution, which provides Nursing, Paramedical and Administrative education, all under one roof. Other than that, three exceptional institutes take their position as the highlight of this issue. These are Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing, Oxford College of Pharmacy, and Rayat Bahra College of Nursing. Theseinstitutes are fabricating tomorrow’s leaders in the healthcare industry and are leaving no stones unturned in imparting quality education. Further, we have included, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, KLE University, KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences, Mansarovar Nursing College, People’s College of Nursing & Research Centre, and last but not the least, Shobhit University. While enlightening yourself about these outstanding institutes, do no forget the CXOs written by the industry experts and industry-related articles written by the in-house articles. So, without further ado, it is time to flip the changes and to note down the name of these institutes in your wishlist. T R

  8. The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019T R To develop this institute into a world-class institution, renowned for its infrastructure, excellence in academics and professional acumen T in India is a critical task that calls for a robust ecosystem and effective collaboration between government, industry, and academia. This notable gap between ‘required’ and ‘actual’ healthcare infrastructure has driven significant investment into assets like hospitals and other facilities over the years. The expanding availability and affordability of healthcare are spurring demand for other services such as diagnostics, pharmacies, equipment etc. The Indian Healthcare industry faces challenges in terms of optimal utilization of resources, reducing operational costs, boosting performance and efficiency, business scaling, evolving technology, globalization of healthcare delivery quality, and standards. he industry experts estimate Indian healthcare sector to rise at around $280 billion by 2020 and the rural healthcare at an estimated USD 30 billion market. Due to the absence of established distribution channels, it is challenging to approach this area. Assuring access to affordable healthcare Merging the same gap is a unique medical institution- Charnock Healthcare Institute (CHI), which is creating a quality workforce for all levels of healthcare delivery. It is the first dedicated institution, which provides high-quality healthcare education in fields of Nursing, Paramedics & Hospital Administration conducting both GNM & B.Sc (Nursing), B.Sc (Operation Theater Technology), B.Sc (Critical Care Technology) and MHA. Packing a capacity of 1020 students, its infrastructure comprises modern state-of- the-art centrally AC, Wi-Fi, CCTV campus in New Town, Kolkata. It has digital classrooms, spacious and equipped laboratories, library enriched with over 4000 books, periodicals, journals, and a huge reading arena.

  9. The Architect behind CHI Sri Prashant Sharma is the Managing Director of Charnock Healthcare Institute. He is an Alumnus of the prestigious Indian School of Business and Harvard Business School. He has also completed Sr. Executive and Leadership Programs from Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, Wharton School, Philadelphia, USA, INSEAD, France and FDC, Brazil. Sri Prashant Sharma is not only an avid entrepreneur but also possesses a unique flair in academics. He is equally driven by his quality education, passion, and commitment. Coming from the healthcare industry, he was well aware of the nuances, the demand-supply gap between industry requirement and the institute that churn out such health care professionals. He also realized that it is not only a numerical gap but also a qualitative gap. He raised this concern in the various national forum of CII. In order to address both the gaps, he conceptualized and developed Charnock Healthcare Institute. Under his leadership, the institute is comparable to any top institute of the world in terms of infrastructure. The idea behind such a high investment infrastructure is that when the student graduates from the institute, they are already accustomed to the corporate environment. The student will be joining hospitals having a similar environment. About the Academic Programs The institution is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Indian Nursing Council (INC) and West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC) and provides the following academic programs. Approval Course Duration UG /PG Affiliations 3 years UG Diploma INC, WBNC GNM 4 years UG Degree B.Sc Nursing INC, WBNC WBUHS 3 years UG Degree WBUHS B.Sc Critical Care 3 years UG Degree B.Sc Operation Theater WBUHS 2 years PG Degree WBUHS MHA

  10. Bright Career for the Students The students at CHI secure jobs in government and private run hospitals, primary health care centers, dispensaries and health projects and schemes driven by government departments and corporate India. It also employs them in schools, orphanages and old age homes. Military, Railway hospitals also recruit them. Besides these, they can elect for teaching in training institutes as educators. In near future the students will also gain the opportunity to get placement in UK. In this regard, a MOU was signed with the National Health Service (NHS), UK. However, students need to complete a special training and then only they can apply for UK jobs. Currently, the institute is training the faculties to train the students for this opportunity and comments that the work is in progress. Accomplish Alumnus CHI has robust placement record and after graduation, the students are placed in Charnock Hospital and in other private Hospitals like Tata Medical Center, Columbia Asia Hospital, Desun Hospital, Apollo, Fortis Hospital, NH Group Hospitals, Institute of Neuro Sciences, Antara Hospital. Many students are also placed in West Bengal Health Administrative Service, West Bengal Nursing Service, and Tripura Government Health Education Service. The students of CHI have a glorious career in every corner of the country including the Gulf nations. Major Achievements In the last five years, CHI has emerged as the second largest Nursing Institution in West Bengal with 140 intakes per year. The institution has 100% academic record since its first batch. The school was accorded the recognition of “University Examination Center”. Higher Education Review rates CHI amongst top ten Nursing colleges in India and It is the sole institute in eastern India who has a tie-up with NHS-UK.

  11. CHI has inculcated a vigorous growth strategy and within a few years, it will have 100 intakes in every nursing and paramedical course. Furthermore, the institute is planning to spread its wings and plans to open new institutes across India. Industry Trends and Adaptation Like Medicine, Nursing is also dynamic by its own way and this dynamism gives rise to diverse trends. Today, sound empirical knowledge is the base of nursing as in any other healthcare education. This knowledge is the base for all the innovations, which emerge as trends in nursing. The trends in nursing education are the cornerstone for the dynamic nature of the nursing profession. These trends are in the fields of Curriculum Innovations, Technology & Nursing, Student Population, and Clinical Teaching Learning Process & Modes of Education. The institute suits them in the following way: Nursing Informatics: The institute is implementing Nursing Informatics by integrating science and practice that combines nursing, its information, and knowledge, with the management of information and communication technologies to promote the health of people, families, and communities worldwide. Training Modules: Simulations are gaining wider acceptance in the nursing education system with the concepts of patient safety and consumer protection. Consequently, CHI is implementing simulation as the “ process of designing a model of a real system and conducting experiments virtually with hi-tech mannequins. ” Clinical Teaching: The institute emphasis more on clinical nursing education. Nursing faculty is now reaching up responsibility and accountability to patient care acknowledging that clinical exposure

  12. of the student does not mean the clinical practice. To conquer this dilemma faced by novice and experienced faculty, CHI emphasizes clinical teaching and training of all nursing faculty to be mandatory in Indian settings. Corporate Grooming: To pair up with the corporate world, the college train students for the corporate culture. It invites CEOs of different companies for special lectures. In addition, it conducts regular sessions for personality development. They provide a designated mentor for student’s enlightenment of corporate culture. Stress Management: Nursing is a 24/7 job and often become strenuous and stressful. During clinical practice, the students can feel fatigued due to stress. Therefore, CHI conducts special sessions in Yoga, Karate etc. not merely focusing on academics but also on the mental, physical, and other holistic development of the students. Changing Job roles: The responsibility of nurses has evolved a lot. Today their service is not restricted to the hospital and patient only care but rather societal. Keeping these shifting aspects in mind, CHI organizes several medical camps such as blood donation camp, HIV awareness camp, childcare camp in the campus and outside the campus.T R

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  14. INSTITUTE AT A GLANCE DR. D. Y. PATIL COLLEGE OF NURSING Building the Future of Healthcare To educate student nurses with the highest academic standards, to become future health care leaders Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing is the constituent unit of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to be University). It is an ISO 9001: 2015 Certified University and is re-accredited by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.62 on a four-point scale at ‘A’ Grade. Further, it is declared as Category - I University by UGC under Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018.The Nursing College is well equipped with most modern infrastructure, dedicated and qualified faculty, excellent educational and co-curricular facilities. The goal of the college is to prepare competent graduates in nursing to provide comprehensive nursing care and prepare postgraduate nurses to assume responsibilities as Nurse Specialists, Consultants, Educators and Administrators. 16 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  15. Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing is the only college in Pune PCMC area since 2000. It is equipped with state- of-the-art infrastructure, catering to every need of the students. It provides rich clinical experience in its 1950- bedded owned hospital. The spacious campus is fully equipped with laboratories, lecture halls & auditorium, excellent central library with latest reference books & journals, high-speed Wi-Fi enabled campus, air- conditioned auditorium with 250 seating capacity, air-conditioned seminar hall with 100 seating capacity, well-furnished hostels, highly experienced & well qualified staff as per norms of Indian Nursing Council. Dr. P.D. Patil was educated at Pune and graduated in Science and Law. He obtained a doctoral degree in Philosophy. Starting from humble beginning of providing vocational and technical training in the College of Engineering, Pimpri, he with relentless efforts and meticulous planning, developed and excellent academic complex of over fifty institutions for over a period of twenty years. These were the faculties of Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Management, Education, Law, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Medical Sciences & Health Care including Medical, Dental, Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic, Pharmaceutical, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Optometry institutes, at its Pimpri Campus, and at Tathawade Campus. Bhagyashree P. Patil, Vice Chairman It is my privilege to share my views through this magazine, the best media to connect the young minds of the Nation. As aptly said by Robert Maynard Hutchins, “The objective of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives”. Mission and Vision The University’s mission, is to be internationally recognized as the center of excellence for both research and education. It also wants to shape the future of individuals to build a healthy nation. The university visions to excel Nursing care in education and service through Research. Visualizing an enlightened, cultured, and economically vibrant India, developed through education in diverse disciplines, we at DPU always keep in mind the commitment to contribute towards the growth of our nation, the purpose of our Vidyapeeth and also our dream to make DPU a global hub for academic excellence in the field of higher education. About the Chancellor & Vice- Chancellor The importance of higher education is universally acknowledged, but few people act on it. However, Dr. Prasad Dattajirao Patil, Chancellor of the Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune has made “Empowerment through Knowledge” his life’s mission. His work ethos reflects in having a capacity for meticulous planning, vigorous implementation, and leading from the front as a down- earth, people-centric approach. His immense contribution to Socio- Economic Transformation through creation of excellent educational facilities, in various disciplines of education, from Kindergarten to Post graduation (KG to PG) is an outcome of an innate desire to serve the nation. Bhagyashree P. Patil Vice Chairman I encourage you to join Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing and wish you luck for your education and career in the vastly expanding Nursing Career. The Robust Curriculum The college offers exceptional courses in the field of nursing; Basic B.Sc in Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc in Nursing. After completing the required course, one can also pursue Ph.D in Nursing. Students can also opt for the Certificate Course in Critical Care Nursing. The duration of Basic B.Sc in Nursing is 4 years, Post Basic B.Sc is 2 years, M.Sc in Nursing is 2 years, Ph.D is 3 to 5 years and Certificate Course in Critical Care Nursing is 6 months. Dr. Prasad Dattajirao Patil Chancellor 17 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  16. Prof. (Dr.) Namdeo Jagannath Pawar is the Vice-Chancellor of Dr.D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune. Born in 1957, in a village in Sangli district. He obtained his B.Sc. degree securing first class with Distinction (1974) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He obtained M.Sc. (Geology) with first class in 1980 from the Pune University and later acquired his Ph.D. degree in Geology, in 1985, from the Pune University. He was recipient of the Committee & Ethics Committee. Extracurricular activities such as Pulse polio, blood donation and National Health Day celebration are observed annually to make the society aware of the benefits of living a positive life. Students’ Bright Career Ahead The college has produced numerous graduates, who have made a name for themselves in the industry. They are making the institution proud through their dedication and innovative endeavors. Scholars from the college are placed in Government hospitals and reputed private hospitals and institutions. Many of them are also placed in countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and many more. Furthermore, the University has collaborated with John Hopkins University, USA for placements. For the future, the University is planning to form a partnership with OSAKA University, Japan for Research Activities. Prof. (Dr.) Namdeo Jagannath Pawar Vice-Chancellor Young Scientist Award instituted by Indian Science Congress Association Ranchi in 1984 session for his research work. For post-doctoral research, he received the prestigious British Council Fellowship for two consecutive terms in 1985 and 1987 for carrying out research in U.K. Despite hailing from rural based family, Dr Pawar has risen rapidly in the academic circles through sheer perseverance and patience. He has contributed immensely to the fields of teaching and research, especially in terms of his specializations in Hydrogeology and Environmental Geochemistry. The Achievement Cabinet Within the span of a decade, the college has achieved a healthy reputation among education receivers and providers. In the last five years, the University has successfully completed and published 59 research publications. Its postgraduate students have completed over 155 dissertations till now. The university grants fund for five research projects for faculty every year. Currently, there are thirteen projects on-going and five PhD thesis are already completed. Dr. Smita Y. Jadhav, Trustee We at college of nursing have adopted excellent educational practices and teaching methodologies, which are comparable to the best available in those places. Promoting Nursing Education The college is keen to promote nursing education and producing the finest graduates in the field of nursing. It is also keeping itself in line with the industry trends and applications. The already well-resourced infrastructure is upgraded with recent changes regularly. This up gradation occurs in well-equipped skill laboratories available for students including Advance Nursing Laboratory, Community Health Nursing Laboratory, Child Health Nursing Laboratory, Nutrition Laboratory, Obstetrics & Gynecology Laboratory and Science Laboratory. I assure to all Parents and Students that we will continue to strive hard to provide quality education to the youth and live through the processes and systems that are of global standards. Dr. Smita Y. Jadhav Trustee I encourage you to choose Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing to pursue and attain your future dreams and professional objectives in the area of health sciences and wish to extend my heartiest welcome on behalf of the entire Vidyapeeth fraternity. Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing has organized Continuing Nursing Education for Maharashtra Nursing Council for two years, for all the staff nurses and faculties from Maharashtra State to promote and enhance practical knowledge and to improve their skills. The college is also organizing workshops to improve and update with recent research activities by doing paper presentation, poster presentation in National and International Conferences. Faculty and staff nurses of the hospital regularly conduct ongoing CNE. Institute’s Highlights B.Sc and M.Sc students of nursing and faculty of the college carry out various research activities. They are also involved in diverse activities like framing statements, objectives, and review of literature, journal presentation / journal clubs, synopsis & research proposal, which is approved by Scientific Committee, Research & Recognition T R 18 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  17. OXFORD COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Uplifting Pharmacy by Fabricating Industry- Ready Professionals To train general, specialized, and allied pharmacy professional to meet national pharmacy healthcare service C onsidered as the Jewel of the Oxford Group of Institutions, the Oxford College of Pharmacy was commenced in the year 1992. It renders intellectual and scholarly environment to the prospective pharmacy students along with maintaining strong industry and hospital links. The college is committed to meet the demand for quality pharmacy education by continuously updating it with professional changes. It visions to provide a single window delivery of total pharmacy healthcare needs. The mission of the institute is set to provide learner-centered Pharmacy healthcare education. It further wants to render patient-centered care, commit to performing community- oriented research all while building strong community needs. The institute promises to fulfill the ambitions of the students through laying equal importance on a sound education, inculcation of a positive mental attitude, and the qualities to succeed in the career. Presently, it is providing premier education to more than 20,000 students in the network of 30 institutions including more than 85 academic streams. 20 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  18. College at a Glance Government of Karnataka and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. NAAC has accredited the college with B+ grade in the second cycle. The college boasts of excellent infrastructure, which provides the entire student’s needs under one place. It has a well-equipped and a comprehensive library, which offers students with all the reference material, they require for an in-depth understanding of their specific subjects. The library also subscribes for journals on the relevant subjects. There are separate hostels for boys and girls that are comfortable and reasonably priced. Vijaya Bank, a nationalized bank, has an extension counter in the campus for facilitating easy financial transactions. For transport, a fleet of buses is at the disposal of the students and faculty for industrial site visits. Core Values Commitment- The Oxford College of Pharmacy is committed to backing the mission and vision of the institution • Meet the needs of students and parents • Continuously update to the professional changes • Free health care services for the benefit of mankind Respect- The college strives to recognize and support the student achievements and their contributions Excellence- To achieve high standards in education and student’s performance, the college appoints quality staff, promotes continuous improvement in infrastructure, teaching, collaborations, and research. Education at its Best At the institution, scholars can find a framework that keeps the entire pharmacy education updated to the present scenario at Diploma, UG, and PG level. The college has an outstanding educational design and capacity to develop the ‘workforce’ for the diversity of setting like Community pharmacy, Hospital pharmacy, R&D, Academia, Industrial production, across varying levels of service and competence. Accountability- At the college, teaching and learning process is clearly communicated and continuously evaluated. Students showing the best performances are rewarded from the management. Diversity- For achieving the goals of the institution and strengthening overall growth, institution accepts diversity in staff, open to educate students all across the world, recognizes the contributions of all, and embraces the changing needs of the profession. Initially, at the establishment, the institution used to offer the only Diploma in Pharmacy and Bachelor of Pharmacy programmes. However, now, the institute covers a wide range of courses viz. Master of Pharmacy with specialization in Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics coupled with Pharm. D and Pharm. D Post Baccalaureate programmes. Wide Industry Placements The Oxford College of Pharmacy works actively to bring career opportunities to the campus and students. It concentrates on exposure of scholars to take part in interviews and career development seminars and guest lectures. The college’s placement and guidance cell regularly arranges campus interviews and do the follow-up of placement processes. The college enjoys the approval of ACITE and Pharmacy Council of India. The college is recognized by the 21 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  19. According to the college, campus recruitments have been conducted in various organizations related to Pharmacovigilance and clinical research, pharmaceutical formulation development, Pharma marketing, Pharmacist in hospitals, and pharmacist in middle east countries. In the near future, the college plans for a mega job, which will provide benefits and may attract many other professionals and alumni of this institution. Regarding the placements, “The students are aptly inculcated with necessary skills and knowledge which the recruiters generally look for”, shares Dr. M Padmaa Paarakh, Principal. Achievement Column The institution is proud of its achievements and provides facilities for faculty and student research activities. The Institute motivates the students to devote their time to extra-curricular activities and enhance their innate talents. As far as notable achievement go, there are two ongoing faculty research works in progress with the financial support of Rs.9.5 Lakhs from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The college claims that the institution's students have achieved university Gold medals and individual subject ranks for 2014-2018 academic year . Students have successfully obtained first, second, and fifth ranks in B.Pharm exam from all over Karnataka. Similarly, first, sixth and tenth ranks in Pham D [PB] exam were also scored from The Oxford College of Pharmacy. Additionally, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences announced 75 individual subject ranks, which is a proud moment for the college. S. N. V. L Narasimha Raju President ABOUT THE PRESIDENT Marking the foundation of a new era of education, late S. Narasa Raju established the Oxford Educational Institutions in the year 1974 under the aegis of Children’s Education Society. He started his professional journey as a schoolteacher and later emerged as one of the eminent educationists of the country. Since then, The Oxford Educational Institutions, existing for over four decades in the education arena, have evolved as an inspiration for knowledge explorers across the world. This immense growth has been the direct result of the leadership and guidance of the S Narasa Raju and S. N. V. L Narasimha Raju. It is a living testimony of S Narasa Raju's indomitable will,single- minded dedication, and an unrelenting commitment to his goals. S N V L Narasimha Raju has made the vision of the institution come true with his excellent managerial skills. Promoting Pharmacy Education The college regularly motivates students and teachers to attend national and international level conferences and workshops. Consequently, this enables them to understand and gain knowledge of current developments in the pharmacy field. The college emphasizes more on research activities and presentation of posters and publications in various research platforms. It also supports an outstanding rank holder with a complete waiver of tuition fees and internship students with stipends. For the upcoming years, The Oxford College of Pharmacy is planning to expertise students with additional skills towards regulatory affairs, intellectual property rights, drug safety and Pharmacovigilance, and clinical research. T R 22 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  20. AISSMS College of Pharmacy Imparting Excellence in Pharmacy Education and Research To inculcate the timeless value of caliber, competence, condence, and conscience in budding pharmacists T it is imperative for humankind to keep pace with the changes. It is evolving into a value-based care model that pays for quality and performance. This situation has forced pharmacists to widen their job in the healthcare industry and be updated with the industrial changes. AISSMS College of Pharmacy is one such premiere pharmacy institute, which is continuously evolving its systems and is ensuring that the ever-changing need for the quality pharmacist is achieved. he pharmaceutical industry has shown phenomenal changes in the last two-three decades and academics, co-curricular, extracurricular, and social activities. It strives to develop a sense of social obligation and discipline among students not only to make them a better technocrat but also a better human being. has received Accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) (A grade) and 2(f) and 12(B) Status as per UGC. Currently, it offers three programmes viz B.Pharmacy, M.Pharmacy in four branches and Ph.D. Research Centre in two subjects. In the upcoming years, the college will be striving to start to add on courses in areas such as IPR, Incubation Centre, Augmentation of Infrastructure, and student welfare apart from strengthening the regular curriculum. Its efforts are directed towards bridging the gap between institute and industry and acquiring research grants from Government organizations. A Supportive Infrastructure The college feels proud on its sound infrastructure and believes that it is the hallmark of the college. It encompasses state-of-the-art facilities such as well- equipped research labs, ICT enabled classrooms, pilot plant, internet lab, animal house, medicinal plant garden, and so on. Being highly emphasized on providing student-friendly support systems, within the campus playground, the institute has a common room, sick room, canteen, ATM facility, auditorium, and hostel facilities. All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society, Pune, established the AISSMS College of Pharmacy in 1996. The predetermined goal during establishment was of becoming a center of excellence for pharmaceutical education and research. The college believes in honing the overall persona of the students through excellence in Accreditation and Programs AISSMS College of Pharmacy enjoys the approval of AICTE, PCI, Govt. of Maharashtra and has a permanent affiliation to Savitribai Phule Pune University for its courses. The college 24 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  21. The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019T R The Achievement Column AISSMS College of Pharmacy ensures that its faculty and students are updated with the necessary technical know-how by means of industry visits. To accomplish the same, it conducts guest lectures by eminent academicians and industry professionals. Faculty members are encouraged to attend conferences and seminars within and outside the organization. For soft skills development, faculty and student programs are organized. Recommendations of senior and distinguished industry professionals who are part of key college committees like IQAC and CDC are implemented with the sanction of the management. The college has received various recognitions for its commitment towards producing competent professionals. Some of the achievements of the college are: • Best Principal Award bestowed by Association of Pharmacy teachers of India in 2014 • P.D Sethi Award for best research publication • Twice Best M.Pharm Thesis award at National level • Research and developmental grants from SPPU and AICTE • Being accredited by NAAC for ‘A’ grade • Gold medalist at UG level • Exceptional performance in competitive exams like GRE, GPAT, UPSC, etc. • Championship trophy for four consecutive years in National pharmacy week celebration at UG and PG level • Prizes in co-curricular activities like National level quiz competitions, an innovative research project • Ranked amongst Top 20 Promising Education Institutes in Maharashtra 2018 by The Higher Education Magazines Dr. Ashwini R. Madgulkar Principal About the Principal Dr. Ashwini R. Madgulkar is currently working as the Principal of AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune. She has a considerable and valuable experience including 25 years of experience in pedagogy and 13 years of experience in academic research. She is a member of the professional bodies: Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council (MSPC), Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI). Promoting Pharmacy Education As aforementioned, the college visions not only to be amongst The Top Pharmacy Colleges in India but also to equip pharmacists with the tools to keep them updated with the ever- evolving industry. And, to promote pharmacy education, the college organizes various extension activities such as cleanliness drive, donation drives, celebrating Anti TB day, IPR day, Diabetes day, AIDS day, Yoga day, Youth day, Vachan Prerna day. Further, it keeps writing blogs, research articles, presentations, and organizes scientific competitions. It also promotes pharmacy education through its official social media platforms. Dr. Madgulkar work has been recognized and awarded with the Rajnibhai V. Patel PharmInnova Award for Best M Pharm Thesis Guide in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2016, Indian Rheumatologist Association's award for the best research paper in 2016 and APTI (Maharashtra) PHRSI Principal of the year (Degree) for the year 2014. Keeping Students and Teachers in Line with the Industry T R URL: aissmscop.com As a premiere pharmacy institute, 25 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  22. UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease”- William Osler T technological advancements. Among those, one is changing its facet in the healthcare industry. It is patient-oriented care, also known as patient-centered care. The idea of such oriented care came back in 2007. It got widespread in no time because of its positive results in delivering personalized care to the patients. centered care: · · · · · Offer quality services Meet the patient’s diverse needs Provide high-quality care and its education Prioritize individualized care Cost-effective Treatment he healthcare industry has come a long way and has evolved through several factors. These factors include changes in the practice of medicine and The Eight Principles of Patient-centered Care Researchers from Harvard medical school have defined eight principles of patient-centered care, which are: Respecting Patient’s Values, needs, and Preferences Patients must receive care with respect, dignity, and sensitivity to their relevant cultures. On the patient's part, they should recognize their values and preferences about the treatment. They are involved in the decision-making process. In patient-centered care, healthcare providers focus on keeping the patient at the center of the treatment. They place coordinated care and improve access, quality, prevention and safety of the patients. In simple words, such care focuses on patient’s needs, giving them the help they need, when they need, and the way they need. People have different values, preferences, etc. that define their different outcome. In the same way, the healthcare system must work by taking into account these methods. And, their care must come from their unique experiences, backgrounds, and lifestyles. This personalized care also focuses on educating people in the matter of health. It aims at imparting knowledge about preventive services, vaccinations, and regular examination. As a result, current and future patients will be well-informed about their illness. They will also be proactive in taking preventative measures in their daily lives. Moreover, patients will learn about their treatments and will be able to take a decision about the same. Ultimately, the patients will feel positive knowing the outcome of the treatment. They will believe in healthcare and will recognize their own role in receiving this customized care. Coordination and Integration of Care Patients often express their vulnerability of being powerless in illness. The healthcare provider’s job here is to elevate such feelings. They can help in the coordination of clinical care, support, services, and full-time care. Patient Enlightenment Patients often reveal their worries and concerns about their illness. They confess that they are not aware of the treatment. Here, the hospital’s role is to provide complete information on status, progress, and prognosis. They should also tell them the process of care and the information to ease self-healthcare and health promotion. Physical Comfort Quick Layout The level of physical comfort during treatment can have a positive effect on the patient and their experience. The areas to be managed here are; pain management, daily assistance, The following points describe the agendas of patient- 26 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  23. Holistic Therapy PATIENT-CENTERED CARE and facilitates for hospital surroundings and environment. Asking the Right Questions As mentioned earlier, patient-centered care, focus on the health outcomes of patients with their preferences. Hence, they themselves should ask the healthcare provider the right questions. A healthy treatment requires continues communication with the patients. By such, both healthcare provider and receiver can make the best possible decision. They will also be aware of the possible outcomes. What will be the side effects of this treatment? Is it possible cancer will reappear later? What is the financial support from your hospital for this disease? Answers to such questions will break the communication barriers between the healthcare provider, its receiver, and family. Also, with a current on-going wave of digitization, patients can access healthcare options on their computer, cell phones etc. This contributes to having more participation coming from a well-informed patient. Emotional Support and Eliminating Fear and Anxiety Anxieties can severely affect the patients, their illness and can create discomfort for the family members. Healthcare providers must pay attention to the anxiety of patients over physical status, treatment, and prognosis. They should also pay attention to the patient’s anxieties developed over the financial aspects of the treatments. Family and Friends Involvement Here, family and friends’ role is to provide support and comfort to improve the patient experience. On the opposite, the healthcare provider’s role is to arrange accommodation for the family and friends and involve them in the shared decision-making process. They should provide support to the family members and ask them to do the same for the patient. Although patient-centered, the hospitals should also care for the family and friend’s needs. Outcome that Matters Every patient wishes for a good outcome. They can achieve such by identifying which treatment options work best for them. They should also study the effectiveness of these treatments. The role of caretakers and physicians is to provide the patient with the necessary info to take better healthcare decisions with the patient’s preference. Continuity and Transition After the patient’s discharge, they should be able to care for themselves. Their role here is to understand information about after-discharge self-care such as medication, physical limitations etc. Healthcare providers should coordinate after the treatment and provide information on access to clinic, social, physical and financial support on a continuity basis. Additionally, this will put the care receivers in front and center of the treatment and will answer all their questions. The idea of patient-centered care is made for the welfare of the patient’s need and requirement. Thus, it is important to focus on patients and people’s preferences, which can change over the course of time. The challenge here is the mixed findings among people as patient-centered care means different to different people. As a result, it is more important to think about how to put patient-oriented care into practice, so as both parties can understand the benefit of this mutual approach. Access to Care The patients should feel that all the needs they require, after the treatment, would be provided to them when needed. Healthcare provider’s role here is to help discharged patients with easy access to clinics and physician’s offices. Not only that, but they should also help them in transportation, appointments, and accessibility to specialized services. T R 27 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  24. To establish Knowledge, creation and learning University to generate value based competent professionals and globally competitive human capital comparable with the best in the world Rayat Bhara College of Nursing T he field of Nursing includes core abilities that are required for fulfilling one’s role as a nurse. Therefore, it is important to define nursing competency to establish a foundation for its education curriculum. However, while the concepts surrounding nursing competency are important for improving nursing quality, they are still not completely developed. Thus, challenges remain in establishing definitions and structures for nursing competency, competency levels necessary for nursing professionals, training methods, and so on. Establishing the same fitness levels into the Setting a New Benchmark in Indian Nursing Education 28 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  25. Tour with Rayat Bhara College of Nursing nurses in the modern world is Rayat Bhara College of Nursing (RBCN), which is disseminating nursing education and applying new knowledge through teaching & learning, research & creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships. RBCN grooms individual into a skilled human resource for the industries, who would contribute to the advancement of knowledge in a larger perspective. specialist, he has helmed various roles in his illustrious career. He was the founder Director of the Army Institute of Law, Patiala from June 1999 to June 2000, Professor and founder Head of the School of Legal Studies 2002-2005, former Director of the Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Jalandhar, and Principal Khalsa College Amritsar 2005-20014. Daljit has been the recipient of several awards and honors. He was bestowedwith Bharat Vidya Ratan Award by Global Achievers Foundation, New Delhi in May 2013. The institute comes under the Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes. The group was established in the year 2001 and is governing more than 50 colleges in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi campuses and two International Campuses in U.K and USA with more than 30000+ students and 6000+ employees on its rolls. The core values of Rayat Bahra Group include academic excellence, holistic development of personality; focus on learning and growth, systematic working, creativity, and innovation. As per the vision of management and Rayat & Bahra Group of Institutes (RBGI), the foundation of Nursing College for B.Sc. Nursing, Mohali campus was established in 2010 with an idea to produce proficient nurses to serve in the society. The college is successfully running; B.Sc. Nursing (four years degree course); Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (two years degree course); General Nursing & Midwifery (three years diploma). S. Gurvinder Singh Bahra S. Gurvinder Singh Bahra Chancellor He has remained on several academic bodies of different universities. He was a Member of Syndicate of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (2013-14), Member of Senate of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2013-14, Member of Senate Sri Guru Granth Sahib University, Fatehgarh Sahib, and member of the Governing Council, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala. The nursing colleges at Mohali campus has been approved by Punjab Govt. Indian Nursing Council (INC) – New Delhi, PNRC- Mohali, affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, (BFUHS) Faridkot. It also enjoys accreditation from by the International Accreditation organization U.S.A. The Versatile Management Dr. Chander K. Sarin, Director Principal, RBCN is a postgraduate (Mental Health Nursing Specialty) & Doctorate of Philosophy from Punjab University Chandigarh, Ph.D. from, P.G.I.M.E.R, Chandigarh. She bagged many distinctions during her Graduate & Postgraduate Programs in Nursing. Leveraging 23 years of teaching experience, she has educated students in Graduate & Post Graduate programs at P.G.I.M.E.R, Chandigarh and Rattan Professional Education College of Nursing Sohana, Mohali, Chandigarh. To her excellence, she has received Australian Development Assistance International Bureau (ADAIB) Award in Australia, 1992. Further, the Indian Solidarity council presented her with International Education Excellence award on Global Achievers summit, 2013 at Dubai (United Arab Emirates). An educational wizard and an entrepreneur, S. Gurvinder Singh Bahra leads the Rayat-Bahra Group as its Chancellor. Hailing from the family of bankers, he pursued the area of finance, by taking-up Chartered Accountancy. However, he always wanted to do something for the betterment of the Society. With this determination, he set up Rayat Bahra Group in 18 years of Span. He is a visionary who has not only kept pace with time but also tried to remain ahead due to his foresightedness. He is continuously toiling hard like a true son of soil by burning the midnight oil for spreading the light of education everywhere. Truly, S. Gurvinder Singh Bahra is a “grassroots” man, having the capacity to lead the leaders. Daljit Singh, Vice-Chancellor, RBU, is an eminent academician and administrator. As a renowned law 29 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  26. • Case Study and Case Presentation-closing the gap between theory and practice, and improve action-planning and critical thinking • Problem-Based Learning- giving learners opportunities for learning through self–directed study as well as teamwork Being in Line with the Industry RBCN is committed to forming a rich scholarly community to support the advancement of both nursing as a field and the community’s individual members. It is not only educating students but is making them proficient. The students are schooled to be industry ready professionals, ready to take up professional challenges. • RBCN, Mohali has organized two days international conference on “Technological Impact on Epidemiology & Health Care” • RBCN, Mohali has organized panel discussion on 28th March 2018 which was telecasted by “News 18”, TV channel at RBU • A Blood donation camp was also organized in the campus in collaboration with Civil Hospital Kharar and Red Cross • RBCN organizes a various trip for the students • RBCN also organized a free medical Health camp with the objective of medical health check-up Outstanding Career Opportunities and Exposure RBCN provides quality education for hundreds and hundreds of nursing students. The students are sent to hospitals for the finest learning and much needed clinical experience. They are provided with the opportunities to attend international and national conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. Several visits are also organized for better learning. An Iconic Infrastructure The institute imparts quality education in lush green surroundings that provide a clean, open and pollution free environment, Wi-Fi campus, 24 hours library and electricity. It is located at village Sahauran, which is nearly 10 km from Chandigarh on Highway NH-21 and is well connected by air, roadway, and railway. Graduates after the completion of their course acquire various clinical teaching jobs in India as well as abroad. They are employed in private and government-run hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, old age homes, industries, sanatoriums, and armed forces. Further, employment waits for them in the Indian Red Cross Society, Indian Nursing Council, State Nursing Councils, and various other nursing institutions. Some of the distinctive facilities offered by the institute: • Smart classrooms equipped with LCD projector • High – Fidelity simulation that helps students to develop competence, teamwork, confident and critical thinking with minimal risk of harm to the client • Concept mapping- helps students acknowledge their current understanding to form new ideas. • Role-Plays-facilitating the practice of communication and conflict management Nurses can also take up administrative and teaching positions in medical colleges and nursing schools. Scholars out from RBCN are presently working in; Fortis hospital, Mohali, Punjab; Medanta hospital, Gurugram; Max hospital, Mohali, Punjab; IVY hospital, Mohali, Punjab; PGIMER, Chandigarh. T R 30 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  27. KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Developing Competencies among Students for Professional Development The institute aims to be the center of academic excellence and research in the country, aspiring to achieve high level of quality nursing education, practice, and research in par with the global community. K category ‘A’ by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and re-accredited at the ‘A’ level by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in the second cycle. Being the center of excellence, KAHER has been positioned as the 3 best university at state level among the universities in Karnataka, by Karnataka State Universities Ranking Framework (K-SURF), 14 rank among all Indian universities under teaching learning & resources (TLR) th category, and 5 best medical university among deemed-to-be- universities as per the India Today- MDRA (Marketing & Development Research Associates, New Delhi). KAHER has also bagged 3 rank amongst the cleanest higher education institution and university in India for promoting hygiene and cleanliness under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. LE Academy of Higher Education & Research (KAHER) is placed in KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences was established in the year 1987 focusing on the goal of developing proficient and qualified nursing graduates. The KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences currently runs Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC) with an intake of 10 seats, M.Sc (Nursing) with an intake of 25 seats (5 seats in each specialty like Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, OBG Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing), B.Sc (Nursing) with an intake of 100 seats, P.B.B.Sc (Nursing) with an intake of 50 seats,GNM with an intake of 100 seats. i.e. KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC with 2400 bed strength and 256 ICU beds accredited with NABH safe ‘I’ & NABL accredited laboratories, KLES Belgaum Cancer Hospital & KLES Centenary Charitable Hospital. They also get good exposure in Community Rural Health Nursing Postings at three Primary Health Centres (Kinaye, Vantmuri & Handignur), two Urban Health Centres (Rukmini Nagar & Ashok Nagar) adopted by KLES Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi. rd th The institute boasts of some of the best facilities to promote comprehensive teaching and learning. The students get to utilize best of infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities like well- equipped ventilated classrooms with LCDs. Students have access to the library, which has more than 9000 books and 14 journals along with digital library. The state of art laboratories like Nursing Foundation The institute has been ranked as one of The Top 10 Promising Nursing Colleges in India for the year 2017 by the Higher Education Review Magazine. rd The students gain rich clinical experience in the own parent hospital 32 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  28. The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019T R Lab with world class simulators and mannequins, Child Health Nursing Lab with NICU set up and models, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing lab with advanced mannequins, OSCE/OSPE stations, and Community Health Nursing Lab with models and village set up assist the students to gain practical knowledge and apply the skills in the clinical area. students. The placement cell consistently seeks to builds communication and cordial relationship with the top recruiters and arranges for occasional visits. They maintain tie-ups with ace hospitals and healthcare organizations by conducting orientation programs. The career placement cell conducts regular activity with entrepreneurs of renowned organizations like Apollo groups and Naipunnya INTL (Endorse UK Jobs). They conduct career guidance sessions for final year students. Moreover, campus interview was conducted by Apollo group of hospitals and KLES’s Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belagavi. Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore Chancellor The Erudite Chancellor About KLE Society Karnataka Lingayat Education Society was established in 1916 by seven dedicated teachers – the “Saptarshis” or Seven Seers – with the starting of an Anglo-Vernacular School. The Chancellor of KAHER, Belagavi is Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore. He has been the Chairman of Karnataka Lingayat Education Society (KLES) for the past 34 years. Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore has a very versatile personality and his diverse interests have seen him taking up varied roles in the elds of politics, education, agriculture, co-operative endeavor, and community building. Under his able leadership, KLE Society runs 262 institutions, in which 16000 dedicated and motivated faculty is serving and over 1,25,000 students have enrolled for various courses ranging from kindergarten to post- doctoral courses, in traditional, technical, and medical educational institutions. Noteworthy Accreditations and Collaborations The institute is recognized and accredited by apex bodies like Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka State Nursing Council, Govt. of Karnataka, and University Grants Commission (UGC). It has collaborated with University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK to strengthen nursing education and research through a grant from British Council under the UK India Education Research Initiative (UKIERI). The grant was provided for enhancing midwifery and neonatal care through capacity building of midwifery lecturers. Students from School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK regularly visit KAHER for elective placements in midwifery under this collaboration. The existence of active placement and career guidance cell further assists each student to acquire reputable job opportunities in India or abroad. The students are regularly informed about various openings in government and private sectors alike. Successful graduates of the institute are spread all over the world in the countries like USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and so on. With the aim of placing the students in good organizations, the institute starts taking initiative for their placements from very first year itself. They also conduct finishing school for building the confidence of final year students. Moreover, in pursuance of eradicating the fear of facing placement process, the management takes various initiatives like grooming and training, training programmes for IELTS and competitive exams and so on. Alumni guest lectures are organized to bring awareness in the students regarding changing trends in nurse’s recruitment abroad. Ethiopia for elective placement of students. Many of the faculties are registered for Ph.D in nursing. Students of KAHER have won prizes in various inter and intra university competitions. They have participated in many student parliaments, NSS camps organized by NSS and have won the prizes in sports and cultural events in state level SNA activities. Significant Achievements Throughout its illustrious journey, KAHER has achieved numerous remarkable landmarks. The institute has signed MoUs with Southern Cross University, Australia; Chitwan Medical College, Institute of Nursing Chitwan, Nepal; and Debre Berhan University, Enhancing Careers KAHER endeavors to provide exceptional career opportunities to the T R 33 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  29. Q foremost challenge in India is the excessive population. Access to quality medical education is increasingly becoming challenging. Rural and urban divide is phenomenal. Education, awareness and outreach is poor and above all the government budget allocation for health is meagre compared to the poor in the country. Poor have more health care needs and unfortunately no access. Insecurity and illiteracy are important reasons for population explosion. Population growth needs to be curbed. Freebie services should be curtailed for more than two issues in a family and awareness of preventive measures such as birth control should be effectively implemented. uality health care encompasses care which is accessible, efficient and rational. The care has to be able to deliver what is essential in the given setting to help ameliorate disease and restore life and its essentials. Most importantly it should not harm and nor try to achieve which is impossible. The Basic services such as birth control, medical termination of pregnancy, delivery, neonatal care and paediatric health should be easily and universally available. Regular preventive measures such as immunisations, nutritional guidance, physical activity (can be through education of yoga), hygiene practices (personal, community and environmental) should be made mandatory and easily accessible and inculcated as essential practices. Regular health assessment activities such as screening for cancers, anaemia, mental disorders, metabolic diseases should be accessible through simple tools and reinforced with awareness about these to nurture a healthy society. Health care facilities should have defined roles and limitations well identified. Primary health facilities (PHCs) should be run by paramedics and the care be limited to first aid and attending to basic emergency needs. The medical officers can run half a day out patient department at the public health centres and subcentres and run hospitals at the taluka level. These hospitals can be run on public private partnership basis. Public health facilities should be empowered with video conferencing and access to immediate 34 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

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  31. consultations available. Facilities for the community transfer to and from health care service units be made available. Emergency health care services should be standardised, universally accessible and provisions for investigations and immediate care be made. Mobile and accessible efficient emergency services are a need of the time for the population dwelling in inaccessible terrains. Personnel delivering traditional medicine therapies or paramedics offering services to the community should be trained and offered skill enhancement programs. Private medical college hospitals should partner with the government programs to provide services to the poor and in return be granted funds and recognition to do so. This will help in increasing clinical workload for better teaching learning practices in medicine. Skill enhancement in medicine can be achieved by increased clinical load and this needs to reinforced through such activities. This can also help in better research activities for health care quality improvement. World class amenities and facilities for education and research of medical students should be insisted upon. The government can consider graded charging systems based on economical class of the beneficiary. Universal standardised protocols for quality care are a necessity and these should be regularly evolved, disseminated and implemented. Much of the government programs are well studied and drafted but seriously fail in appropriate implementation. Accountability should be sought from everyone concerned about simple mandates such as fumigation od disinfectants, cleaning of trench, clean public lavatories, garbage disposal, pollution control etc: The national programs should not only be limited to the government facilities but the information should be made easily accessible to private practitioners as 85 % of the medical care is provided in the private sector. Doctors should be well paid to compensate for the rigours they undergo to learn the subject. The skills of the doctor should be appreciated and well compensated. Much of the skilled doctors are moving to corporate sector due to better working conditions and revenue generation. Medicos also choose to leave the country for better research avenues and facilities for children education and access to super speciality education and services. This needs to be made available on our country to avoid skilled community drain. Paramedical services should be improvised through skills training and larger accessibility. The school curricula should be revised and much stress upon basic health information and knowledge be imparted. Serious lack of awareness about nutrition and physical activity has already put the country on the edge to blow up into a metabolic diseases volcano and these can have far reaching implications for the genetic programming of the generations to come. We as a country have our own special health needs and much of indigenous research be supported to evolve our own unique practices to achieve optimum and quality health. The doctors and health care providers should be protected and respected and attacks on the doctors and medical personnel dealt with seriously. Such attacks are a result of ignorance and refusal of acceptance of the eventualities, a reflection of serious dearth of knowledge and understanding of life limitations. Budget spent on health needs to be quadrupled and provisions be made for essentials universally. Finally, the onus also should be on the population at large. With the digital medium everyone should be made accountable for his or her health and take responsibility of nurturing health within the individual, family and the society.T R 36 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  32. Mansarovar Nursing College Building the Foundation for Nursing Students to Pursue Excellence in Health Care Practices The institute aims to prepare the nursing candidates to adapt to rapid changes in health care delivery and practices. M ansarovar Nursing College (MNC) is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It is affiliated to Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, Jabalpur, and is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council New Delhi and Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council, Bhopal. It functions under the aegis of Mansarovar Group of Institutions, which has a long and vast history in the field of education. The group has set numerous examples of excellence in multidimensional education and also heads various other institutes offering numerous courses. These institutes are Mansarovar Global University, Mansarovar Ayurvedic Medical College, Mansarovar Dental College, Sri Sai Institute of Ayurvedic Research and Medicine, Sri Sai Institute of Nursing Sciences and Mansarovar Public School. Exceptional Educational and Infrastructural Facilities The college has a private management and was established in 2006. MNC offers various courses like Bachelor of Science in nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) and Master of Science in nursing (M.Sc Nursing). The college has its independent training center. They provide brilliant infrastructure facilities to the students, including hostel accommodation within the college, which would be fruitful for the students who live outside Bhopal. MNC also offers transportation facility for the students. However, various modes of public transportation like bus and taxi also enable students to reach college within a maximum time span of 30 minutes from railway stations and airports. Many food joints and multiplexes in the city enable students to go for a hangout and enjoy themselves. Mansarovar Nursing College is well acclaimed for its healthy academic environment, various co-curricular and industry-specific activities. Located at the heart of Bhopal, the college is well connected by road, rail, and air, nationally as well as internationally. The institution’s campus enjoys an eco-friendly and harmonious environment, which gives the right ambiance for education, recreation, and innovation. The teaching staff of the college are experienced and well qualified with decades of experience in teaching/practicing. They offer their educational services with sheer dedication and ensure that the students’ concepts and doubts are clarified properly. The college has two computer labs, accessible to the students during and after working hours, which offer cutting-edge 38 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  33. The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019T R infrastructural and internet facilities. MNC’s library houses over 20,000 books and journals, and is also one of the best in the city. They also have a multi-cuisine canteen to cater healthy meals to both hostel occupants as well as day scholars. Over the last few years, the college has undergone a process of appreciative inquiry to develop their strategic plan. With this plan, they aim to advance their global prominence in research, education, and practice. job placements at many renowned hospitals such as, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital, Bhopal; AIIMS Bhopal; Rainbow Hospital, Hyderabad; IFAN Global Talent Sourcing; Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon; Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur; and many more. Graduates from the college are working in different government hospitals all over India as well as in countries such as the U.S.A, Australia, Germany, Qatar, and the Middle East. MNC provides innovation and leadership in preparing 21st-century nurses to demonstrate excellence in research, education, and compassionate care while promoting health and wellness in the community and around the world. Future Plans of MNC Marching ahead, the institute will continue to provide the best of nursing education. It also aims to cultivate character and civility of students through honesty, care, integrity, compassion, empathy, fairness respect, and ethical behavior. It also aims to maintain the diversity by respecting the dignity of every person. K.K. Tiwari Chairman Percipient Leadership Transforming Students into Responsible Professionals MNC strives for outstanding educational outcomes worldwide, with a vision to develop leaders in nursing and healthcare whose actions and voices will strengthen and advance the health of individuals and communicates throughout the world. They aim to create an ideal school environment that would be reputable with varied academic programs that focuses on educating the whole person. For that, the students are given opportunities to expand their knowledge, to become a part of the community, learn about oneself, and to lead a successful professional and personal life. The personality responsible for spearheading Mansarovar Nursing College towards attaining educational excellence is Mr. K.K. Tiwari, the Chairman of Mansarovar Group of Institution, and Chancellor of Mansarovar Global University. He states, “The Mansarovar Nursing College is yet another milestone in our unending journey in pursuit of excellence – the culmination of a long-standing dream to establish a seat of global learning that reects the best practices of the leading universities of the world. Welcome to Mansarovar Nursing College – one of India's truly dynamic nursing education hub. Here, we have set for ourselves a high benchmark, not just in terms of academic standards, but also in transparency, accountability, and governance”. T R On the Career Front The college offers excellent career opportunities to the students. It offers 39 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  34. Improving COMMUNICATION PHARMACISTS NURSES Center Piece BETWEEN & E veryone working in the healthcare industry understands that the connection between the nurses and pharmacists play a crucial role in the care of the patients. These two distinct groups share a common goal of delivering quality patient care and they both approach their job with a specific perspective. This varied approach can build a conversational barrier between them and feeble understanding can negatively affect the patient’s care and his/her impression of the hospital. That is why pharmacy and nurse leaders must improve their communication and workflow with the relevant staff throughout the whole healthcare institution. A sincere devotion towards teamwork between pharmacists and nurses can lead to improved patient safety, satisfaction, reduced turnover of all the staff, and higher review scores. 40 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

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  36. Studies reveal that these both parties confirm that there are significant barriers that exist between them and both struggles with these. Studies also reveal that they both offer solutions in the form of improved technology and more face-to-face interaction. delayed as they do not receive medication on time. This is just a light situation, in the case of surging hospital cases, a delay of an hour or two can be severe for the patient’s life. Facilities with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care are equipped with the finest tools required to tackle the communication challenges. Outside of the patient communication challenges, healthcare leaders should also note the culture of the hospitals as it also plays a prominent role in staff and patient satisfaction. Stumbling Blocks Most of the time, the language of pharmacists and nurses gets in the way and builds obstacles. As previously mentioned, both these parties concentrate on serving the needs of the patients; however, the fundamental differences in operations and focus can affect the communication between them. A solution can be implemented as pharmacists shadowing the workflow of the nurses and spending a day in the nurse’s shoes and vice versa. Further understanding will assist in tearing down the barriers and will take both parties in the same language. Another block is the shortage of face-to-face cooperation between these two. In acute-care setting, the teams of pharmacists and nurses operate on separate floors. As the result, nurses often are not acquainted with the workflow of the pharmacy department. Hence, lack of shared knowledge of workflow or lack of communication influence each other. As each party’s expectations may not be the same, it results in no rapport between the teams and absence of communication between these team players and ultimately the disciplines struggles to communicate efficiently. Improving Communication and Collaboration Aligning the objectives of both pharmacist’s and nurse’s team can enhance the conversation. Sometimes, the pharmacists should be united within the teams. This strengthens the relationship between the pharmacists, nurses, and other team members alongside identifying potential issues and their solutions. Likewise, face-to-face interaction can assist in improving communication and association. A weak point between the pharmacists and nurses is the missed information on medication preparation and its distribution. To diminish this, they can set a monthly or quarterly meeting on each floor to troubleshoot recurring issues and updating the staff on new equipment, new medication, and upcoming in-service training. The goal is to encourage an open discussion between the two parties so that nurse’s emergency should be well understood with the balance of pharmacist’s need for patient safety and quality assurance. Effects on the Patient Care Another measure is to promote the merger of location of both the departments. Most hospitals follow the traditional practice of separating the pharmacy on a different floor, away from the care. Decentralizing some portion can also carry out the needed interaction between these two departments and aid in reducing delay in medication delivery. Incorporating new technologies like medication tracking tools can also be productive and will bring improvements in workflow of pharmacists, nurses, and the hospital. Communication challenges within the healthcare departments can generate mistrust in patients and delay in care. Since patient experience is directly comparable to the potential revenue flow into the hospitals, therefore, working on the team relationships can be the bottom line. All the departments play a direct role in the patient’s care and inadequate communication can set up barriers between the disciplines. If not managed well, it can affect a patient’s health severely. For example, if a nurse calls a replacement medication via the electronic medical record, the pharmacists send the medicine but it does not reach the nurse for an hour or two. Time passes and when the nurse confronts the pharmacists, they say that the medication dose was verified and sent. Ultimately, the patient’s treatment is The tension between these two disciplines is familiar and any intentions to strengthen this relationship can accelerate the hospital ahead of the competition with an effective and collaborative workforce. T R 42 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  37. People’s University (A “NAAC” Accredited University) Fostering an Attitude of Life Long Learning To attain excellence in Nursing Education and Nursing care and impart it to the individual/family/community at various levels of working A developing society and its concerns by working on projects and find solutions to issues, which seem without a solution. People’s University was conferred as India’s Best University for promoting research in July 2018. People’s University was established by the Madhya Pradesh legislature Madhya Pradesh Act (No.18 of 2011) – t People’s University, the faculty grooms creative minds to face the challenges of People’s University Bhopal, as a State Private University. of mankind. Since 2011, People’s College of Nursing and Research Centre is the constituent unit of People’s University. The institution has a highly experienced faculty. The center is recognized and affiliated by Indian Nursing Council New Delhi, M.P. Nurses Registration Council, and is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified. About the People’s College of Nursing & Research Centre (PCNS&RC) Sarvajanik Jankalyan Parmarthik Nyas established the institution on 22 July 2006 with the objective to provide quality nursing education to nurses who will demonstrate critical thinking, promote, and strengthen nursing research and contribute towards service Courses Offered The University provides the best of education in nursing. It offers: A Determined & Resolute Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajesh Kapur Scientist & former Senior Adviser Dr. Rajesh Kapur, Scientist and a former Senior Adviser to Government of India has widely traveled and has been a member of various Inter- Governmental committees with active participation in FAO-WHO meetings in India and abroad. He has been a member of the Governing Council and Scientic Advisory Committees/Research Councils of DBT and CSIR Institutions. 44 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  38. The 10 Best Pharmacy & Nursing Institutes in India, 2019T R • M. Sc Nursing (Community Health Nursing, Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Medical- Surgical Nursing) for the duration of 2 years • B. Sc. Nursing for the duration of 4 years • Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) for the duration of 2 years • Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery for the duration of 3 years beautiful flowering shrubs soothe the eye and create an ideal learning ambiance. People’s University is one of the few Indian universities, with state-of-the-art computing resources and network across the campus. University extends and facilitates the Scholarship and Financial Aid Scheme for the students taking admission at People’s University. The libraries in each constituent unit house a rich collection of text and reference books, journals, magazines, audio/videos, CD-ROMs, research reports and Digital Library etc. in all areas and branches of study in all disciplines. Book Bank facility is provided to the student for exploring their knowledge. Digital Library enables the students and staff to search the availability, request and reserve various books and other reference material available in the libraries at the comfort of their houses. LCD projectors, Desk Top etc. are attached in classes. The University auditoriums are centrally air-conditioned with a fully soundproof setup and equipped with the latest technology for all types of audio/video presentations. A number of small digital auditoriums are also available for seminars, meetings, workshops etc. It has its own stadium with facilities for games like Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, and Cricket. People’s University regularly conducts Intra and Inter College tournaments for respective games. It has a fully functional department headed by Sports Officer to look after the sports activities. It also has a spacious and state-of-the-art gym well equipped with modern facilities. Qualified gym instructors are available to train students. JHPIEGO (Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics) an international non- profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University has established a skill developmentcenter at People’s College of Nursing and Research Centre in 2017. PCN& RC is the pioneer institute to start this program. Skill training is imparted to students undergoing all the courses. The institution is proud of its Alumni Association established since March 2012. The institution has well established NCC since 2008, NSS since 2009, Red Ribbon Club a globally recognized symbol for HIV/AIDS awareness since 2010. The college established a Student Nurse Association in 2006. All students are a member of SNA. SNA works to provide an opportunity for personal, intellectual, professional and social growth of its members. The college has a good record of nearly all students being well-placed in the best hospitals in India and abroad. Suresh N. Vijaywargia Chancellor A Creative & Innovative Chancellor Suresh N. Vijaywargia, Chancellor of People’s University is an avid entrepreneur. He has been Honored with Rashtriya Rattan Award; Millennium 2000 Sammaan and International Gold Star Millenium Award. He is a man with incredible business acumen; he propelled his capabilities and established himself as a successful leading businessman in Bhopal partnering business relationships with the most afuent business houses in India and abroad. Suresh N. Vijaywargia formed a charitable non-protable public trust ‘Sarvajanik Jankalyan Parmarthik Nyas’ with the prime objective of “Nurturing Humanity through Health and Educational Excellence”. People’s University journey began with this objective when SJPN decided to establish educational institutes as a center for excellence. The Campus Facilities The People’s University campus is spread over 69.19 acres in Bhopal. It is credited to be Central India’s largest single-campus University. Tree-lined avenues and lush lawns dotted with T R 45 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  39. MR. PANKHIL GANDHI PROF. DR. SUDHIR V. MEDHEKAR ABOUT THE AUTHORS ABOUT THE AUTHORS The authors of the article are Prof. Dr. Sudhir V. Medhekar and Mr. Pankhil Gandhi. Dr. Sudhir is currently serving as the Head of the Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, at Government Medical College, Aurangabad. He is one of the established names in the field of medicine in India. Having completed his M.D. in dermatology and cosmetology from the University of Mumbai, he has distinguished skills in the fields of Clinical research, Medical education and Technology. Prof. Sudhir has invested his soul strength towards helping the needy and enlightening the bright minds of tomorrow. On the other hand Pankhil with the strong backing of his PharmD education, from the esteemed Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, is achieving great heights at his organization. He possesses exceptional expertise in Clinical Research, Biostatistics and Clinical Pharmacy Services. 46 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  40. Astute Thoughts Astute Thoughts HEALTHCARE REFORMS IN INDIA W population growth rate has been showing a decreasing trend since more than three decades, population is still increasing by 1.2% annually. The UN predicts that India will be world’s most populous country by 2024 and by 2030 India will become the first political entity to reach the 1.5 billion people mark! India is world’s sixth largest economy by GDP (nominal) and the third largest by purchasing power parity, and yet it spends only about 1.2% of its GDP on health sector – among the lowest in the world. The constitution of India guarantees free healthcare for all its citizens, and yet private healthcare sector has been the primary source of health care for 70% and 63% of households in urban and rural areas of India respectively. 58% of India’s hospitals are run by private sector and a whopping 81% of doctors serve in private healthcare sector. On the other hand public healthcare sector has catered to only 18% of total outpatient care and 44% of total inpatient care. Clearly the Indian government has failed by far to provide the people their right to free quality health care. The fact that 57% of households have cited poor quality of care offered at government hospitals as the major reason for preferring private sector over public sector is a major testimonial to the negligent attitude of the government towards healthcare reforms. Currently the healthcare system of India cannot completely mitigate the needs of Indian population. Because the Indian government spends only 1.2% of its GDP on the health sector, out-of-pocket ith a population of more than 1.3 billion people, India is currently a home to a fifth of the world’s population. Although India’s payments make up 75% of the total expenditure on health care. 40% of the people that are hospitalized are either pushed into lifelong debts or below the poverty line! About 23% of patients do not have sufficient money to afford medical treatment where as 63% of the patients lack regular access to necessary medications. In simpler terms, this means that the government has been denying a major proportion of our population an access to health care services. These facts and figures make us contemplate about the healthcare policies and reforms introduced by the government and question whether their implementation was in synergy with the true spirit of their formulation. In 2005, the government launched National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) with an aim to address the longstanding issue of lack of professionals in rural area. The goals of NRHM were to provide effective healthcare to rural people. For this a compulsory rural service for young doctors was instituted in the hopes that they will remain in rural areas. In the Twelfth National Plan, Indian government decided to expand NRHM to the entire country and called it National Health Mission (NHM). In 2013, National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) was approved as a sub-mission of NHM. NUHM aims to have one Urban Public Health Centre for each population of 50,000 and aims to fix current facilities and create new ones. Improving sanitation and drinking water and reduction of out-of-pocket expenditure for treatment are among other aims of NUHM. In 2011, a report that was compiled by High Level Expert Group (HLEG), which was constituted by the Planning 47 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

  41. Commission of India, gave an elaborate financial plan and framework for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The HLEG defines UHC as “ensuring equitable access for all Indian citizens, resident in any part of the country, regardless of income, social status, gender, caste or religion, to affordable, accountable, appropriate health services of assured quality (promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative), as well as public health services addressing the wider determinants of health delivered to individuals and populations, with the government being guarantor and enabler, although not necessarily the only provider, of health and related services.” Following were some of the key recommendations of the HLEG: recommended figure. To overcome this dearth of physicians, the government has an ambitious plan of one medical college in each district of India. Even though the government is a long way from achieving this herculean task, the progress of government for the same is commendable. The profession of pharmacy has been an integral part of the healthcare systems of many countries since decades, and yet it was not until recently that a curriculum for Clinical Pharmacists was initiated in India. Till then India was essentially missing on an entire segment of clinical pharmacy services in its healthcare system, considered to be crucial for the provision of quality healthcare. In 2008, a six years integrated post-graduation course for the qualification PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) was instituted by the Pharmacy Council of India. With initiation of PharmD course, Indian healthcare sector will now see a rise in the number of clinical pharmacists. Being trained to provide services like comprehensive patient counselling, detection and management of drug related problems and adverse events, therapeutic drug monitoring and provision of cost effective therapy, these clinical pharmacists will add a previously non-existent segment of clinical pharmacy services into the Indian healthcare segment. 1. Development of a national health package which would offer essential services as a part of citizen entitlement; 2. No fee of any kind to be charged for healthcare services under UHC; 3. General taxation to be used as principal source of health financing; 4. District hospital networks to be strengthened as care delivery and training networks; and 5. Effective contracting guidelines with checks and balances for care provision to the formal private sector. However due to some slackening in India’s economic growth, UHC was shelved. It was only in 2018 that the course of UHC was reset when the government ‘Aayushman Bharat’ in the national budget. This initiative has two components, the first of which has been named National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS). The government has allocated a fund of INR 20 billion. The central government will bear 60% of the costs of NHPS and the remaining 40% will be contributed by each state. Under NHPS the government plans to provide coverage up to about INR 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Second component consists of upgradation of 150000 subcentres into Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) across the country. These HWCs will offer free basic clinical and preventive services including simple diagnostic tests and provide essential generic drugs to all. In conclusion, it can be said that although the government has now initiated ambitious healthcare reforms, it still needs to ensure their success by meticulous planning and robust implementation. The government needs to do more to utilize other healthcare professionals like physicians from Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani backgrounds, Pharmacists and Nurses, but at the same time ensure that the quality of healthcare services is not compromised. Surely HWC-led comprehensive primary health care and NHPS will increase access to health services. For these schemes to succeed, the healthcare works force needs to be scaled up in both, number and quality. On other hand, regulatory systems also need to be strengthened to improve quality and accountability by keeping stringent checks on the healthcare sector. Although India has committed to UHC, it may take years to achieve it in true sense. Nonetheless, provision of UHC is a revolutionary reform for Indian Healthcare System. Upon implementation of these aforementioned schemes it is obvious that the vacancies will be on the rise. The WHO prescribes ideal doctor population ratio of 1:1000. India has a doctor population ratio of 0.62:1000, far less than the T R 48 T H E MARCH |2019 TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

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