Wockhardt Hospitals achieves Maharashtra’s first QAI accreditation for emergency department

New Delhi: Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road has been awarded the Quality and Accreditation Institute’s (QAI) prestigious accreditation for its Emergency Department.

This recognition by the Centre for Accreditation of Health and Social Care (CAHSC) marks the first time an emergency department in Maharashtra has met these rigorous standards.

The QAI accreditation underscores the hospital’s commitment to exceptional emergency care, which is crucial for handling life-threatening situations such as road traffic accidents, heart attacks, strokes, choking incidents, and severe allergic reactions. The accreditation reflects Wockhardt Hospitals’ ability to provide state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and expert medical care around the clock.

Dr. Tushau Prasad, Consultant and In Charge of Emergency Medical Services at Wockhardt Hospitals, elaborated, “Emergencies such as chest pain, seizures, and severe accidents need timely attention. The Critical Care Unit at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road along with various Specialists and Super Specialists, modern ICUs, and technologies, offers a chance of survival to patients who are in critical emergencies.”

“ER team coordinates with the Intensive Care team and Specialists team for precise patient care. The state-of-the-art facilities and equipment further enhance the ability of medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients swiftly. The full-time multi-disciplinary team approach followed by Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road ensures, every patient receives personalized attention and timely interventions tailored to their specific needs,” he added.

Dr. Pankaj Dhamija, Centre Head at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, emphasized, “Over the years we have established ourselves as the preferred center for Stroke, Trauma & Cardiac Emergencies. Our improvisations in the Ambulance services have enabled us to reach a TAT of within 8 minutes with more than 95% compliance. Our Emergency Helpline number is 81081 81081. Receiving QAI accreditation for its Emergency Department marks a significant achievement. By achieving this accreditation, the Hospital has demonstrated its readiness to handle medical emergencies with efficiency and precision.”