Kasturba Medical College (KMC) and Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, have been awarded the distinguished Level III-B accreditation by the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is the very best stage of accreditation granted to NICUs in India, recognizing excellence in take care of critically in poor health and untimely infants. The award highlights the hospital’s dedication to offering world-class neonatal care, putting it amongst an elite group of solely 15 hospitals throughout India with this distinction.
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Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Awarded Prestigious National Neonatology Forum Level 3B Accreditation
The Level III-B accreditation is granted after a rigorous analysis course of, which inspects a facility’s infrastructure, manpower, tools, and scientific protocols to make sure the very best requirements of care are persistently maintained. This recognition signifies that Kasturba Hospital’s NICU meets the stringent necessities mandatory to supply distinctive take care of newborns, significantly these born prematurely or with vital well being situations. Out of the almost 250 accredited NICUs throughout India, solely 15 have achieved this esteemed Level III-B standing. Kasturba Hospital’s NICU is the primary instructing medical school hospital in Karnataka to obtain this honor and solely the second unit within the state to achieve such a excessive stage of recognition.
Kasturba Hospital’s NICU has a 42-bed capability and is provided with the newest expertise to supply superior take care of sick and untimely newborns, together with these born as early as 24 weeks gestation and weighing as little as 500 grams. The NICU crew, led by Dr. (Surg VAdm Retd) Sheila S Mathai, is comprised of six neonatal consultants and 55 specifically skilled nurses, all devoted to delivering the very best high quality of care. The hospital’s NICU additionally boasts excellent scientific outcomes for untimely and critically in poor health infants, reinforcing its place as a middle of excellence in neonatal care.
Kasturba Hospital can be dwelling to the Manipal Matri Amrit Milk Bank, the primary human milk financial institution in Udupi District, which additional helps the care and dietary wants of susceptible newborns. Additionally, the Department of Neonatology at Kasturba Hospital is authorised by the National Medical Council to conduct a DM Neonatology program, providing three seats yearly. This program performs a significant function in advancing neonatal healthcare training and coaching, contributing to the event of future neonatologists.
The NICU at Kasturba Hospital is supported by a complete vary of specialised departments, together with Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric Surgery, Fetal Medicine, Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, and extra. The hospital’s dedication to offering multidisciplinary care ensures that neonates with advanced situations obtain holistic remedy tailor-made to their particular wants. In addition, the hospital operates a *High-Risk Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Clinic*, designed to supply ongoing help to infants who’ve had extended stays within the NICU, guaranteeing the very best neurodevelopmental outcomes.
At the ceremony marking the official handing over of the accreditation certificates, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), expressed his delight within the hospital’s accomplishment. “This accreditation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our youngest patients. Kasturba Hospital is the first teaching hospital in Karnataka to receive this recognition, joining an elite group of only 15 hospitals across India. This honor not only highlights our hospital’s dedication to excellence but also reinforces MAHE’s standing as a leader in medical education and healthcare. It underscores the dedication and hard work of our medical staff, who continue to set new benchmarks in neonatal care.”
Dr. Sharath Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor – Health Sciences, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the significance of steady enchancment and innovation in healthcare. “Achieving Level III-B accreditation is not just a recognition but also a responsibility. It inspires us to further enhance our services and ensure that our neonatal care remains at the forefront of medical excellence.”
Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, Dean of KMC Manipal, highlighted the collaborative efforts that led to this recognition. “This achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts of our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff. Their relentless pursuit of excellence has made this possible, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments.”
Dr. Sheila Samanta Mathai, Professor and Head of the Department of Neonatology, who has been instrumental in main the division to this milestone, expressed her gratitude. “I am deeply honored by this recognition from the National Neonatology Forum. It reflects the high standards we maintain in our neonatal unit and motivates us to continue delivering the best possible care to our patients.”
The formal handing over ceremony passed off in the present day on the MAHE constructing, with a number of distinguished friends in attendance. The occasion was graced by Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, Dr. Sharath Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor – Health Sciences, Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, Dean of Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal, and Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Dr. Sheila Samanta Mathai, Professor & Head of the Department of Neonatology, together with Dr. Leslie Edward S Lewis, Dr Suneel Mundkar and Dr Brayal D’souza Quality Management Representatives of Kasturba Hospital had been additionally current.
