PNS n New Delhi
Aimed to provide specialised tertiary and quaternary care, the Manipal Hospitals, part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, has launched its state-of-the-art, digitally-enabled, 380-bedded multi super specialty in Dwarka
The group’s first venture in Delhi and the 10th in the country, the Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, is spread over 5,60,000 square feet and houses seven Centers of Excellence— Cardiac Sciences, Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, Neuro Sciences, Oncology Services, Orthopedic and Joint Replacements, Renal Sciences (Nephrology & Urology), Gynecology and Pediatrics. The robust facility was inaugurated by the cricketer and the former India captain Rahul Dravid, in the presence of RP Upadhyaya, IPS, special commissioner (law & order), South, Delhi Police, New Delhi; Dr Sudarshan Ballal, chairman, Manipal Hospitals, and Pramod Alagharu, CEO Manipal Hospitals Dwarka Private Limited.
Announcing the launch, Dr Ballal, said: “It is a proud moment for Manipal to foray into the capital after being in the industry for close to 60 years. The launch of this hospital is in line with the group’s vision to strengthen its presence across the country. Featuring experienced medical professionals and the latest in the medical infrastructure, the hospital symbolises Manipal’s commitment to provide world-class clinical services in an ethical and patient centric manner.”
He further informed that the Manipal Hospital Dwarka has embraced digital and technology advancements for better outcomes. With a complete WiFi premises and top-of-the-line HIS system, the hospital is equipped with wireless point of care (POC) devices such as computers on wheels (COWs), and mobile clinical devices (MCD) such as tablet PCs, smart phones, and PDAs, Real-time Location System (RTLS) technologies, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) accessible to doctors from anywhere within the premises. The hospital houses the latest equipment inclusive of robotic surgery system, dual energy LINAC, Spec CT and integrated ICU.
The group operates a chain of multi-specialty hospitals with over 5200 beds and has a footprint across Bangalore, Manipal, Mangalore, Vijayawada, Salem, Goa and Jaipur and operates a facility in Klang, Malaysia.
Speaking on the occasion, Alagharu, said: “Manipal is committed to provide quality medical services, ethical practices and keeping patient centricity at the forefront of all our initiatives. With prime focus on digital technology including a comprehensive, pervasive IT infrastructure to enable clinical and administrative workflow, we have various advanced technologies such as critical medical devices, intelligent information systems, facility control systems, sensors, and digital communication tools that are fully integrated to improve staff productivity, hospital operations, process quality and patient safety.”
The Manipal Hospital Dwarka also houses a robust fleet of ambulances. The Manipal Ambulance Responsive Services (MARS) are equipped with ICU services and trained drivers who can perform ‘Basic Life Support’. Stationed at 12 different locations across Dwarka and NCR, the MARS follows a unique command centre protocol, which allows ambulances to reach the patient in the quickest possible time and ensures real time monitoring during the transport period.