Kasturba Hospital

About us – Kasturba Hospital

Kasturba Hospital offer world-class medical care, research, education and community outreach in a caring and compassionate environment. Kasturba Hospital was founded in 1921 by the late Capt. Dr. B. Vasant Rao Ji Shelar with a mission “To alleviate suffering and pain through the highest standard of healthcare”. Since its inception, it has remained true to this commitment while growing into a premier hospital in central India. Our team of renowned doctors from various specialties along with trained nurses, physiotherapists, professionals from biomedical engineering and other departments strive for excellence every day.

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About us – Kasturba Hospital Vision:Mission:History Best Practices Courses Societies

Kasturba Hospital offers a wide range of health services including out patient care, specialty clinics and surgeries of varying complexities like joint replacement, minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery as well as cardiac interventions. To meet the ever changing needs of our patients and their families we also provide pre-hospitalization care, critical care and post-hospitalization follow up services.

Our team comprises highly qualified professionals providing personal attention to each individual patient according to his/her needs regardless of his/her economic background or social status. We take great pride in our commitment towards offering quality healthcare at an affordable cost for all sections of society. Through research, innovation & technology we are continuously expanding our services to fulfil our vision – “ To be the leading global healthcare provider in Asia with local expertise”.

Vision:

To be a leader in providing quality health care services and medical care to the communities we serve with compassion, respect and dignity.

Mission:

We are committed to providing excellent and holistic patient care that is centered on the needs of our patients. We strive to provide evidence-based practice and continually improve our services through research and innovation. Our aim is to build trusting relationships with our patients, their families, and their communities. We strive for safe, timely, effective, efficient and equitable quality care for all.

History

Kasturba Hospital, located in Manipal, India, is a healthcare provider that has existed since 1914. In the early days of the hospital, it provided basic medical care to the people in Udupi district and surrounding areas. Over the years, Kasturba Hospital has expanded its scope of services to become one of Karnataka’s most advanced medical facilities.

The hospital was named after Kasturba Gandhi, who served as a nurse and volunteer at hospitals during her time with Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent movement for India’s independence. In 1955, Kasturba Memorial Trust was set up to expand the hospital’s capabilities and increase access to healthcare by providing free services to needy patients. Today, the trust runs 12 programs across south India in partnership with Manipal University.

Kasturba Hospital is known for its specialized treatment centers such as an oncology center, cardiac center, transplant center and neo-natal care center. It is one of only two Level 2 trauma care centers in Karnataka state and is renowned for its maternal health initiatives which have helped reduce infant mortality rates in nearby villages. Furthermore, Kasturba Hospital works closely with local communities through health education programs and community outreach efforts.

Through partnerships with organizations like Rotary International and USAID (the U.S Agency for International Development), Kasturba Hospital continues working towards improving healthcare access while adhering to the legacy of Kasturba Gandhi’s commitment of service and compassion through quality healthcare delivery worldwide.

Best Practices

Prioritize patient safety: Ensure that all healthcare professionals prioritize patient safety and implement safe medical practices with regular safety checks.
Provide individualized care: Develop and apply clinical protocols for all patients specific to their clinical condition, medical history, expected outcome, etc., to ensure individualized care tailored to the patient’s needs.
Improve communication between patients and staff: Implement ways to facilitate effective communication between patients, families and physicians/staff in order to better educate them, address questions or concerns, and provide overall support.
Promote accuracy in documentation: Establish policies and procedures that promote accurate documentation of patient health records while also ensuring data privacy and security are maintained at all times.
Enhance infection prevention measures: Ensure the hospital is following best practices for infection control which includes proper sanitation of surfaces, equipment sterilization processes as well as appropriate usage of protective personal equipment (PPE).
Foster a culture of quality improvement: Create an environment where employees are encouraged to take initiative by suggesting improvements or new ideas in order to help identify potential hazard areas as well as other problems or issues that need corrective action plans.
Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration: Foster interdepartmental collaboration between doctors and other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive care that is tailored to each patient’s unique needs.