The JCI accreditation Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organisation's commitment to providing safe & effective patient care.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous on-site survey conducted under JCI's 8th edition framework,where international expert surveyors evaluated the hospital for 15 hapters,237 standards & 1094 measurable elements for its compliance on quality,patient safety,& governance. These included patient care & assessmnt,medication management ,infection control and prevention,international patient safety goals,surgicaland anaesthesia protocols ,staff training and education,global health impact for sustainability,governance leadership development (GLD),and culture of safety & ethics.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is also the recepient of the distinguished comprehensive Stroke center by the American Stroke Association (ASA) and the comprehensive Chest Pain center certifiction by the American Heart Association(AHA). Addressing the media,Dr.M.R.Jayaram,Chairman,Gokula Education Foundation(Medical) (GEF)said," this milestone reflects the collective effort and commitment of every member of our staff to uphold the highest international standards & benchmarks. Dr.Nagendra Swamy,Chief Executive-Healthcare Services -GEF (Medical) added,There are only 663 hospitals globally accredited by JCI,of which only around 50 hospitals in India are accredited by JCI. He said," Quality is a continuous Journey". This accreditation is valid for 3 years.