News stardom : Bengaluru, 4th July: Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), one of the leading Quaternary Care Superspecialty hospitals of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation, by demonstrating continuous compliance with its internationally-recognized standards.
The JCI Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
The hospital underwent a rigorous on-site survey conducted under JCI’s 8th Edition framework, where international expert surveyors evaluated Ramaiah Memorial Hospital for 15 Chapters, 237 Standards and 1094 Measurable Elements for its compliance on Quality, Patient Safety and Governance. These included patient care and assessment, medication management, infection control and prevention, international patient safety goals, surgical and anaesthesia protocols, quality improvement, facility safety, and staff training and education, global health impact for sustainability, governance leadership development (GLD), and culture of safety and ethics.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital achieving the accreditation is a reflection of the hospital’s commitment to quality, months of detailed preparation, and the dedication of staff at every level.
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is also the recent recipient of the distinguished Comprehensive Stroke Center by the American Stroke Association (ASA) and the Comprehensive Chest Pain Center Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).
“Receiving JCI accreditation is a profound moment for Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and a validation of our relentless pursuit of excellence in patient care,” said Dr. M.R. Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical). “This milestone reflects the collective effort and commitment of every member of our staff to uphold the highest international standards and benchmarks. We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our dedication to quality and safety, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes.”
“Joint Commission International accreditation equips hospitals with processes that help drive improvement across various areas, from enhancing staff education to showcasing leading practices within the hospital setting,” says Andrew Rosen, Vice President, Joint Commission International. “We commend Ramaiah Memorial Hospital for its commitment to becoming a quality improvement organization and achieving JCI’s Gold Seal of Approval®, a universally recognized symbol of quality and patient safety.”
Dr. Nagendra Swamy S.C., Chief Executive – Healthcare Services, GEF (M), added, “This accreditation reflects our shared belief that every patient deserves not just treatment, but trust, dignity, and care that’s safe, consistent, and delivered at par with global standards. This is a most honourable moment for Ramaiah Memorial Hospital. We were one amongst the 1500+ NABH Accredited hospitals in India, now we are one among the 53 Indian JCI Accredited Hospitals and one among the 663 JCI Accredited Hospitals in the world. I’m proud of our team who contributed immensely with determination and purpose. This recognition inspires us to continue enhancing our integrated care model, accelerating innovation, and adopting cutting-edge technologies to serve our community. Quality is a continuous journey & accreditation is not the destination.”
Joint Commission International’s hospital standards are developed in consultation with worldwide healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations measure, assess and improve performance.
The announcement was made during a special ceremony held at the hospital, attended by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Prahlad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister of Karnataka, Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Member Karnataka Legislative Council, Shri M. R. Seetharam, and other dignitaries and well-wishers.
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About Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) was established in 1994 as a division of Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a wholly controlled, nonprofit affiliate of The Joint Commission. Through international accreditation and certification, advisory services, publications and education programs, JCI extends The Joint Commission’s mission worldwide by helping improve the quality of patient care. JCI works with international healthcare organizations, public health agencies, health ministries and others in more than 70 countries. Visit www.jointcommissioninternational.org for more information.
About Ramaiah Memorial Hospital:
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), founded in 2004, is a 500+ bed private Multi-Superspecialty Quaternary Care hospital in Bengaluru, India, that offers holistic, affordable, accessible, patient-centric medical care at par with global standards. Equipped with all the modern facilities including cutting-edge medical technologies, modular Operation Theatres, advanced ICUs, spacious ward rooms, etc., all come together to offer comprehensive medical services in more than 30 specialties, including the various Centers of Excellence. RMH has recently collaborated with New York-based Mount Sinai Health System, marking the beginning of a transformative partnership that aims at advancing healthcare services through collaborations in clinical excellence, quality of care, research, innovation and technology. Additionally, RMH has collaborated with the University of Illinois, Chicago for Heart Rescue India, the Center for Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, the University of Ghent, Belgium for a student exchange program, the Institute of Management & Science University, Malaysia, Stop the Bleed program with the University of Philadelphia in association with Rotary for subsidized dialysis at our Peripheral Centres & Artificial Limb Centre. RMH is also one of the few to start specialty clinics like PRIDE Clinic (Paediatric Rehabilitation Intervention & Development) Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, Breast Cancer Clinic & many more.
RMH has been awarded with the accreditation of NABH for 13 years, NABL for 11 years, AHPI Excellence Award for Quality beyond Accreditation, AHPI Award for Patient Friendly Hospital, Accredited level IIIA, Special Care Neonatal Unit by National Neonatal Forum, Kritagnya Award (2021), and 5th Best Multi-specialty Hospital in Bangalore by Times Health Survey.
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