IHRA, NHS | NEQAS has organized a comprehensive workshop for laboratory personnel, focusing on the particulars of QC in Laboratories

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In collaboration with IHRA, NHS | NEQAS has organized a comprehensive workshop for laboratory personnel, focusing on the particulars of Quality Control in Laboratories. In a collaborative effort with IHRA, the workshop aimed to enhance the standards of laboratory practices, benefitting from the collective expertise of both entities. The workshop was graced by the presence of the CEO of IHRA as the chief guest. During his address, the CEO emphasized the paramount importance of maintaining and advancing quality control measures in laboratory settings. Adding another layer of expertise, IHRA Inspection Officers were also extended invitations, enriching the discussions with their insights. This collaborative effort created a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, emphasizing the shared commitment to advancing excellence in laboratory operations.

Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority has organized a one-day workshop/training session on “Safety of High Alert Medicines”

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Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority has organized a one-day workshop/training session on “Safety of High Alert Medicines” based on guidelines notified by DRAP-Pakistan, in collaboration with Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad. The Healthcare professionals (Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses and Para-medical staff) from Hospital in Islamabad attended the said training.
The purpose is that the Healthcare Providers and Organization understand the safety requirements, develop a hospital-based policy on safe handling and use of High Alert Medicines and implement the best practices, so that patient harm can be prevented.
IHRA will continue such training in future. We will ensure that the hospitals trained establish a high alert medication system in their hospitals. This will reduce chances of medical errors in future.

CEO Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority Dr. Quaid Saeed chaired the follow-up consultative meeting with Dental and Quality Experts

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Dr. Quaid Saeed, CEO, IHRA chaired the follow-up consultative meeting which was held at IHRA Secretariat  with Dental and Quality Experts from Dental Hospitals and Clinics in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to review the developed Dental Standards aligned with the guidelines of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). The purpose of this meeting was to seek input and suggestions of the relevant experts based on their expertise and ground realities of their practices.

seminar on “World Patient Safety Day

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The seminar on “WorldPatientSafetyDay” was organized by WHO Country Office Pakistan in collaboration with M/oNHSR&C and in partnership with Rawalpindi Medical University under the theme of “Engaging Patients for Patient Safety” slogan of “Elevate the Voice of Patients” at Rawalpindi Medical University on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The Head of WHO Pakistan Dr Palitha Mahipala, Vice Chancellor Rawalpindi Medical University Dr Muhammad Umar, Deputy Director General Health M/oNHSR&C, Dr Ambreen Nadeem, Chaired the seminar and walk. CEO of Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority and senior stakeholders, hospital Directors, pharmacologists, and academia participated in the awareness walk and advocacy seminar on World Patient Safety Day 2023.

Meeting held at (IHRA) with Dental and Quality Experts from Dental Hospitals and Clinics

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A meeting held at the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) with Dental and Quality Experts from Dental Hospitals and Clinics in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to review the Dental Standards developed aligned with the guidelines of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). The purpose of this meeting was to seek input and suggestions of the relevant experts based on their expertise and ground realities of their practices.

Meeting with the owners/decision makers of all Rehab Centers registered with IHRA

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Chief Executive Officer of Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) in coordination with District Administration, ICT invited for a meeting with the owners/decision makers of all Rehab Centers registered with IHRA. The agenda of meeting was to address the drug addiction issue among the beggars in ICT.
In the meeting, various issues and hardships faced by Drug Treatment Professionals in the field were discussed and presented to IHRA management and the District Administration. In response, IHRA and the District Administration assured the owners and decision-makers of all Rehab Centers that they would receive full-fledged support.
At the conclusion of the meeting, all the attendees agreed to provide beds free of charge for the drug addiction treatment of beggars, in response to the request made by IHRA management and the District Administration.

Meeting of healthcare commissions CEOs at IHRA

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Meeting of CEOs of Health Care Commissions was held at IHRA Secretariat today. Several areas of collaboration among the sister agencies were discussed and it was agreed to collaborate in capacity building and knowledge sharing for improvement in the healthcare sector.

MOU signed between IHRA & QUAD A

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In a step towards improving the standards of healthcare establishments in Islamabad Capital Territory, a MOU was signed between Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) and American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (QUAD A) at IHRA Secretariat. This MOU will allow IHRA to bring a truly global healthcare system in ICT through a strategic partnership with QUAD A.

Workshop for Infection, Prevention & Control Organised by IHRA

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Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority along with National Institute of Health and Riphah Institute of Healthcare Improvement & Safety observed International Infection Prevention week (IIPW) & a workshop for healthcare professionals was conducted in this regard. The IIPW theme for this year is “The Future is Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention”.