ASTRON INSTITUTE OF QUALITY

Accreditation to the hospitals is a significant step in

establishing Indian healthcare on the global horizon. It will
contribute in the process of enhancing confidence in the
Indian healthcare system on the international front and
will help in bringing in more international patients.
Quality in healthcare and Apollo hospitals have always
been synonymous. Joint Commission International (JCI)
which is USA's main hospital accreditation agency is
considered as the American mark of quality health care
and is the leader in accreditation and certification of
health care organizations outside USA. JCI gives ratings
in various areas such as patient safety and service
standards. The process of accreditation and postaccreditation surveillance ensure continuous focus on
patient safety and quality improvement. This is the most
significant contribution of JCI and has a positive impact
on patient care.

Hospitals of the Apollo Group

accredited by JCI
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Apollo Hospitals, Ludhiana

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CONTACT

Medvarsity Online Limited

Registered Office : Life Sciences Building, Apollo Hospitals Complex, Film Nagar (P.O),
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500 096, Tel:040-23541654,23554723 Fax: 040-23688811
email us at : courses@medvarsity.com, visit our site at : www.medvarsity.com

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ASTRON INSTITUTE OF QUALITY
CORPORATE OFFICE:

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Website : www.astroninstitute.com , Email us at : contact@astroninstitute.com
Ahmedabad:
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Banglore & Hyderabad: Mr. Sarwar Hussain - 09535038218
Bhuvneshwar:
Ms Rashmita - 09438858617
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Ms.Rimi Bhat - 9654117979 / Email : rimy@astronhealthcare.com
Rajasthan/UP:
Ms.Bhagwanti Butaney - 09711028149 / Email : bhagwanti@astronhealthcare.com
Mumbai:
Mr. Chandan Mohanty - 09167651216
Patna:
Mr.Sukesh Kumar - 08676972273
Indore:
Md.Sarfaraz Sharif : 9009891434

Healthcare
Quality Management

ASTRON

HQM

Medvarsity, AHERF & Astron Institue of Quality have come together to offer students an
exciting programme of study in Quality Management in Healthcare. This program is made up of
8 topics leading to an award of Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Healthcare services today are scrutinized, measured, evaluated and publicized as never
before. An increasingly educated public expects to receive nothing less than excellent care
and services and it must be the mission of every healthcare organization to deliver that
excellence. Quality improvement is the process of continually evaluating existing processes
of care and developing new standards of practice and therefore has to be a core competency
for every healthcare manager and clinician at every level of medical practice: be they in
primary care clinics, acute hospitals, specialist centers of excellence or regulatory bodies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

The Certificate Course in Healthcare Quality is designed to provide participants with a

solid foundation of all the core elements of healthcare quality improvement. This course
provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts, tools and management
techniques through which quality management and improvement can be delivered in a
healthcare setting.
It will therefore be invaluable, not only to those entering healthcare quality for the first
time, but also for established healthcare managers needing an update of what is current
in the field.

COURSE CONTENT
Book 1

Module 1 : Introduction to Healthcare Quality

Module 2 : Quality Management-Tools and Theories

Book 2
Module 3 :Statistics in Quality
Module 4 :Accreditation in Healthcare Quality
Module 5 :Quality in Healthcare Organizations

Our unique study approach enables you to balance your busy work schedule, social
activities and travel so you can
Study anytime, anywhere via the internet
Take your assessments online
Support in the form of books and articles
An ID and Password is provided to access the course content and online
assessments

CERTIFICATION

The student is required to complete all internal assessment tests. Final examination will
be conducted at the end of the course. Successful candidates will be awarded Certificate
by Medvarsity, AHERF & Astron.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

This Certificate program in Healthcare Quality Management is specially tailored for

healthcare professionals, both clinical and managerial including:
Quality managers... and all managers with a passion for quality! Patient safety
and risk management managers
Staff involved in JCI and other accreditation processes
Clinical directors and heads of departments
Physicians and surgeons
Heads of nursing and other senior nurses
Clinical research managers
Healthcare informatics and IT professionals
Facilities, estates and support services managers
Radiographers, Laboratory, Pharmacy and scientific staff

AHERF

Apollo Hospital Educational and Research Foundation is running a variety of educational

and training programs including Nursing, Hospital Administration, Physiotherapy,
Emergency Medicine, Surgery and Anesthesiology. Its courses have been recognized by
Universities including NTR University and Osmania University.

Book 3
Module 6: Patient Safety and Medical Errors
Module 7 :Dashboards and Scorecards
Module 8 : Past, Present & Future of Healthcare Quality

ADMISSION CRITERIA
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university

1.
Measuring Harm

COURSE DURATION
6 months with 2 days Contact Program

COURSE FEE
` 36,000 in single instalment or 2 instalments, 1st instalment ` 20,000 & 2nd instalment
` 16,000 in fovour of "Medvarsity Online Limited" payable at hyderabad

5.
Translating
Evidence
Into
Safer Care

2.
Understanding
Causes

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Course material developed by experienced specialists from Apollo Hospitals Group.
Convenient to take the course as it is online anytime, anywhere learning with print
support.
No need to dislocate yourself from existing practice & place of work as the
course is available both online & offline.

4.
Evaluating Impact

3.
Identifying
Solutions

Mean Line

Astron Institute of Quality (AIQ) has been established as an academic division of Astron
Hospital & Healthcare Consultants Pvt. Ltd, a comprehensive speciality healthcare
consultancy organization focussed on the fields of Quality & Accreditation, Hospital Planning
and Design, Community Health Research & Training. AIQ aims to address the skill and
knowledge gap in the healthcare industry pertaining to practical aspects of healthcare delivery.
The organization is empanelled with Quality Council of India (NBQP) as an academic
organization. Astrons leadership has played a significant role in establishment of healthcare
accreditation mechanism in the country with Dr Y P Bhatia being the Chairman of National Task
Force to establish healthcare accreditation mechanism in India and presently serves as a
Board Member of NABH and a member of Advisory Council of JCI. Astron thus strives to have a
multidimensional approach to achieve its vision of establishing Astronomical heights for Indian
Healthcare Quality through skill development, academic, training , consultancy and research.

COURSE DELIVERY

HQM

Medvarsity, Indias first Medical e-learning venture was established in April 2000, and
launched its official online portal www.medvarsity.com in October 2000. It is an initiative by
Apollo Hospitals Group, the leader in healthcare in Asia Pacific region having the first JCI
accredited hospital in India. Medvarsity offers a variety of medical and nonmedical courses to
working executives and professionals- an education that offers professional advantage for
personal growth and career advancement.

HQM

MEDVARSITY