Staff Reporter : Kolkata, 29th. October, 2024. The Quality Accreditation Institute (QAI) of India has conferred CMRI Hospital, Kolkata, with Stroke Accreditation. This is one of the highest standards of quality accreditation. CMRI is the first hospital in Eastern India to achieve this recognition. The certification highlights CMRI Stroke Centre’s leadership in stroke care, offering cutting-edge treatments and a well-rounded approach to stroke recovery. With a multidisciplinary team, the centre remains dedicated to providing a seamless experience for patients from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
This milestone underscores CMRI’s dedication to augmenting neurological and stroke care standards. In response to this achievement, Unit Head CMRI Sombrata Roy opined, “This recognition reflects our commitment to adapting to the latest QAI standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through the formation of a dedicated stroke committee. In alignment with QAI’s quality indicators, we have implemented a streamlined process to track crucial metrics such as assessment time, door-to-CT/MRI time, door-to-needle time, and door-to-Cath lab time, ensuring timely treatment. Additionally, our hospital conducts monthly stroke mock drills to enhance the team’s coordination and efficiency. To further improve patient care, we have established a designated stroke helpline. Our neurology and stroke centre continues to be a leader in addressing acute, chronic, and complex neurological conditions.” Apart from optimization of medical treatment, neuro-modulation treatment like deep brain stimulation, Botulinum toxin injection therapy for various movement disorders and spasticity, comprehensive treatment for various types of headaches, and advanced treatment for multiple sclerosis and neuroimmune disorders, patients are also being managed and treated.
The Advanced Stroke Center at CMRI Kolkata,led by experienced clinicians, skilled nurses and technicians is well equipped with latest state-of-the-art technology. It houses specialized Stroke/Neuro ICU and Neuro Surgical ICU units, managed 24/7 by skilled critical care doctors. Their commitment to excellence is evident through continuous system upgrades and QAI compliance. Sombrata Roy, Unit Head at CMRI Hospital, Kolkata said: “ At CMRI Hospital, we continually strive to enhance patient outcomes through innovation, teamwork, and a focus on delivering timely, effective treatments. This recognition reinforces our position as a leading neurology and stroke care center in the region.”
In its pursuit of recognition as India’s leading healthcare provider, CMRI is deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient well-being.
About CMRI
Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) stands as a distinguished multi-specialty hospital established in 1969 in Kolkata, entering its 54th year of service. With 440 beds, CMRI is committed to delivering top-notch medical care to all segments of society.CMRI is accredited by the National Development Board, Government of India, for DNB courses. The institute also houses a nurses’ training school recognized by the West Bengal Nursing Council. CMRI’s doctors have successfully performed over 250,000 surgeries, attended to over 5 million outpatients, and accommodated 500,000 inpatients. Notably, the facility has catered to the medical needs of more than 10,000 international patients. CMRI ensures cutting-edge care with its ITUs, ICUs, and neuro-ITUs, all supported by a highly qualified team of specialists. CMRI is the first hospital to introduce Robotic Joint replacement in the city. The hospital also runs a state-of-the-art Respiratory Intensive Care Unit which is as per international standards. It also runs transplant programs for both adults and the pediatric population.CMRI is NABH accredited.
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