Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the clinical audit process in Indian hospitals and its role in driving continuous quality improvement. It emphasizes the importance of audits in healthcare to ensure that clinical care adheres to national and international accreditation standards. The course also explores the integration of Medical Technology (MedTech) in gathering, analyzing, and using data to optimize clinical outcomes and enhance patient safety.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and processes of clinical audits in healthcare settings.
- Identify key quality improvement frameworks and their applications in hospitals.
- Explore the role of MedTech in enhancing data collection and analysis for clinical audits.
- Learn how clinical audits contribute to adherence to healthcare accreditation standards.
- Develop strategies to implement quality improvement initiatives based on audit results.
- Examine case studies of successful quality improvement projects using MedTech tools.
Target Audience:
- Healthcare professionals involved in quality improvement and patient safety.
- Hospital administrators and clinical leaders.
- Medical technologists and healthcare IT professionals.
- Students and researchers interested in clinical audits and MedTech applications in healthcare.
Course Duration:
2 months