25-Nov-2024 06:35 PM
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New Delhi, Nov 25 (Reporter) Fortis Healthcare on Monday said it has partnered with Mölnlycke Healthcare India to launch an essential educational initiative in recognition of Stop Pressure Injury Day, observed on the third Thursday of November every year.
"The initiative supports educational and training programs centered on best practices in advanced wound care," a media release said.
As part of the awareness campaign, Fortis Hospitals, led by Captain Sandhya Shankar Pandey, organized workshops, hands-on training and educational sessions for healthcare staff to underscore the importance of prevention and early intervention in managing pressure injuries.
The healthcare provider said that patients with pressure injuries are estimated to have a higher risk of mortality (2 times) compared to patients living without pressure injuries.
Dr. Bishnu Panigrahi, Group Head – Medical Strategy and Operations, Fortis Healthcare and Capt. Sandhya Shankar Pandey, Chief of Nursing - Fortis Healthcare Group of Hospitals said, “This initiative underscores the Fortis HealthCare’s’ dedication to delivering high-quality patient care. By promoting preventive care and raising community awareness, Fortis Hospitals and Mölnlycke Healthcare India are helping to build a more resilient healthcare ecosystem...////...