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HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2023

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023by valueaddedinLeave a comment

HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences 2023 – SEP 15-17,2023 at Zamra International Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala

The “First, Best, and Only Hospital Expo in Kerala” for all your Medical Equipments and Hospital needs.

Experience the Next Generation of Healthcare at HOSPEX Healthcare Expo in Kerala! Join us as we bring together leading manufacturers and suppliers from the medical industry to showcase cutting-edge medical equipment and innovations. From state-of-the-art imaging technology to advanced surgical instruments, explore the latest advancements that are shaping the future of healthcare.

2^nd Edition of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo cum Conferences will be held at Kochi, Kerala from Sep 15^th – 17^th 2023. This is Kerala’s first B2B Medical Expo which will take place at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Center, Kochi, Kerala.

HOSPEX 2023 Expo is the platform to showcase Technology, Products & Innovations to the healthcare fraternity.

Expo cum Conference Theme this year is on :

Future of Healthcare – Device | Digital | Diagnostics

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the forefront of medical technology under one roof at the HOSPEX Healthcare Expo.

HOSPEX Expo has a projected walk-in of 10000+ professionals and entrepreneurs from all over South India including doctors, hospital owners, managers, supply & purchase staff, distributors that are all from the medical industry.

HOSPEX is the Convergence platform where Makers (Medical Device Manufacturers) , Users (Healthcare Establishments) and Innovators (MedTech, HealthTech, Digital Health Innovators, FinTech, Insuretech, CyberTech etc) and Governments , Policy Makers join the connected conversations to strengthen and improve the Healthcare Ecosystem in the country.

For more information about Expo, visit – https://hospex.in/

All Conference details are available at – https://hospex.in/hospex-2023-conference/

Contact :

T S Soumya, Hospex
+91 9080078447
Email – reach@hospex.in

Hospex Conferences

The core focus of HOSPEX Healthcare Expo 2023 is medical knowledge dissemination thereby hosts multitude of conferences focused on the futuristic trends in the medical industry. These conferences provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about new products and technologies, network with other professionals in the field, and stay up-to-date on the recent and futuristic developments in the industry.

SMART Hospitals Conference

Date : Sep 16, 2023

Time : 10 00 am to 6 00 pm

Fee : Rs 500 per delegate

SMART Hospitals Conference focus is to enable Micro and Small Hospitals to Go Digital, use various HealthTech and MedTech Solutions – be it for Clinical Decision Support Solutions, Tech Solutions to help Hospitals to streamline their day to day practices, Tech solutions to improve productivity of healthcare workforce, Technologies that facilitate Quality and Safe Patient Care.

Conference will connect SMART Technologies, Solutions that are needed in healthcare settings as Future of Healthcare will be driven by Practitioners , Healthcare Settings using SMART Devices, Diagnostics and Digital Solutions.

Conference Outline :

SMART Medical Technologies help Practitioners to improve service standards
SMART Medical Device for Safe Patient care in Clinical Settings , Home Healthcare Setting
Testing and Certification of SMART Medical Devices – Global Regulations and Certification Requirements
Empowering Practitioners : Virtual Cardiac Care Diagnostic Solutions
Telehealth and Telemedicine – NMC Regulations & Clinical Establishments
SMART Prescription for Prescribers – EHR Solution
SMART Technologies to enable Small Hospitals – Technology Session
SMART HealthTech Ecosystem
Digital Health Apps for Enhancing Patient Satisfaction, Loyalty and Referrals
Digital Ecosystems: Future of Healthcare – The Value for All: Patients, Healthcare organisations and Innovators, Startups
Smart Healthy Aging Tech Solutions

Target Audience :

Medical Professionals, Healthcare Professionals from Hospitals and other Healthcare organisations, HealthTech, MedTech Professionals , Startups, Innovators, Incubation Hubs, Medical Device Industry Representatives, Digital Health Teams, Quality Professionals, Regulatory Affairs Professionals and other stakeholders like Insurers, Governments, Regulators, Corporate Health & Wellness Teams, Corporate Medical Centers, Home Healthcare Service Providers etc

Program Brochure

Registration

HOSPEX PURCHASE MANAGERS WORKSHOP – FOR BIOMEDICAL TEAMS, PROCUREMENTS TEAMS IN HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE SETTINGS

Venue: Zamra Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala

Date : September 15, 2023

Time : 2 30 pm – 5 30 pm

Fee – Rs 250 + GST

Target Audience :

Healthcare Professionals Who are incharge of Procurement Practices in Hospitals and other Healthcare Settings

Medical Professionals, Promoters, Management Teams, Administrators, Purchase Teams, Biomedical Engineers, Finance Teams, Quality Teams , other functional heads who are interested in understanding more about Quality and Safety related Regulations of Hospital Supply Chain and Vendors .

Workshop shall cover following items that Hospitals Procure with special reference to:

– Biomedical Equipments

– Consumables and Disposables

– Standalone MedTech or Healthtech Software that is used for clinical decision support purpose

Program Objective :

Since Medical Devices, Health Technologies are part of the Value Chain of Hospital Supplies, its imperative for Procurement Teams, Purchase Managers, Finance Teams, Promoters , Quality Teams to learn more about Regulations and Compliances related to their Supply Chain , Value Chain of Hospitals (Suppliers and Vendors)

Hence HOSPEX has designed an Awareness Session covering the following topics for Hospital Teams who are incharge of Procurement :

Understanding Medical Device Regulations- Laws of the Land
Medical Device Regulations – Role of Bureau of Indian Standards
Foreign Regulations , Quality Specification – How its listed in other Key Global Regulations
Claims of Voluntary Certifications – How Authentic these claims are ?
Materiovigilance Program of India – Regulatory Requirement
Post Market Surveillance of Medical Devices
Biomedical Engineers Skill Certification Program, Scheme Details, Benefits

Program Brochure

Registration

Contact Details :

For more information about Conference, visit – https://hospex.in/hospex-2023-conference/

For more information about Expo, visit – https://hospex.in/

For support in registration, reach out to :

Ms Soumya – 9080078447

Email – reach@hospex.in

Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Digital Health

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

Certified Digital Health Professional (CDHP) course

The CDHP™ is jointly offered by the leading institutions across Digital Health and Management – Digital Health Academy and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur

Certified Digital Health Professional’ (CDHP) course blending the fields of Health, Technology and Management, will equip clinicians, paramedics, healthcare professionals, and managers to understand the Digital Health domain and the deployment of digital health tools.

Ideated in 2020 by Digital Health Academy, CDHP is the result of two years of research, brainstorming, and extensive consultation with around 60 global leaders across the healthcare domain working in hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry. research & development, med-tech, information technology, regulators, and policy makers across the countries. The course is a unique blend of the world’s best faculty and use cases in digital health. This Course jointly offered by Digital Health Academy and Indian Institute of Management, Raipur.

The year-long course will be completely online specifically designed for healthcare and management professionals. The CDHP course has three levels; Basic, Advanced and Professional. This course aims to provide knowledge on theoretical, technological, management and application aspects of digital health acorss the continuum of care.

The course certificate will be awarded by IIM Raipur and Digital Health Academy

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Source: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-it/treating-a-patient-with-pills-alone-is-over-it-is-time-for-digital-health/96474796

Admission Open – ISO 13485:2016 – Lead Auditor Training

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

ISO 13485:2016 – Lead Auditor Training Program (Medical Device Quality Management Systems )

Indian Biomedical Skill Consortium (IBSC) is conducting Lead Auditor Training Program on ISO 13485:2016 standard.

Program Details are given below:

Program: ISO 13485:2016 – Lead Auditor Training (Medical Device Quality Management Systems )

Certificate: CQI & IRCA Certified Course

Duration: 5 Days (23rd – 27th January 2023)

Last date for Registration : 12th January 2023

Location: Kalam Convention Center, AMTZ Campus, Vizag

Program Details: https://ibsc-amtz.in/coursedetails/23

For quotation send email to n.nareshkumar@ibsc_amtz.in
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For more information, please contact
Mr. Nitturi Naresh Kumar
Mobile: 8897330990
WhatsApp Link: https://wa.me/918897330990
n.nareshkumar@ibsc-amtz.in

Source: https://ibsc-amtz.in/

Announcement from NABH

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

LATEST NOTIFICATION FROM NABH ON IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF 3RD EDITION OF NABH SHCO ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

Announcement from NABH

NABH has released a notification on implementation of 3rd Edition of NABH SHCO Accreditation Standards.

Key information from the notification is shared below :

The 3rd Edition of NABH SHCO Accreditation Standards along with the Guidebook has been released on 31st August 2022.

The effective date of Implementation of the third edition standards for SHCO would be as below:

a. All accredited SHCOs must be in full compliance with third edition by 1st March 2023 and shall submit the documentary compliance for the same by this date. The onsite compliance shall be verified during next on-site assessment (which can be either surveillance or renewal assessment).

b. All the assessments (Pre, Final, Renewal, Surveillance) shall be based on Third Edition w. e. f. 1st March 2023.

c. For all the assessments before 1st March, 2023, decision shall be based on Second Edition. However, such SHCOs would require to comply with the Third edition in next six months from the date of accreditation.

d. NABH will not accept any application (New as well as Renewal) on Second Edition Standard after 31st December 2022.

The whole process of transition will be completed 1st September 2024.

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Source: https://nabh.co/

NABH – Notification – 3rd Edition of NABH Standard

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

NOTIFICATION – IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF 3 rd EDITION OF THE NABH SHCO ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

The 3rd Edition of NABH SHCO Accreditation Standards along with the Guidebook has been released on 31st August 2022

NABH has released notification on Implementation plan of 3rd Edition of the NABH SHCO Accreditation Standard as follows:

• All accredited SHCOs must be in full compliance with third edition by 1st March 2023 and shall submit the documentary compliance for the same by this date.

• All the assessments (Pre, Final, Renewal, Surveillance) shall be based on Third Edition w. e. f. 1st March 2023

• For all the assessments before 1st March, 2023, decision shall be based on Second Edition. However, such SHCOs would require to comply with the Third edition in next six months from the date of accreditation.

• NABH will not accept any application (New as well as Renewal) on Second Edition Standard after 31st December 2022

The whole process of transition will be completed by 1st March, 2023.

Download Here NABH Notification

source: NABH/Notification/SHCO/3rd Edition/Imp/2022/7379 dt 7.9.22

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) on Medical Device Rules, 2017

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

CDSCO has released a document on Frequently Asked Questions on Medical Device Rule, 2017

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) . Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a Document on FAQs on Medical Device Rule 2017, to create public awareness about Medical Devices Regulation.

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Source : Doc No.: CDSCO/FAQ/MD/01/2018
https://cdsco.gov.in/opencms/resources/UploadCDSCOWeb/2018/UploadImmunization/FAQmd2018.pdf

Advisory on Medical device Standards

August 13, 2022August 13, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

Public Notice on Medical Devices Standards from Department of Pharmaceuticals

Public notice on Medical Devices from Department of Pharmaceuticals on what Standards industry and stakeholders have to follow, refer while dealing with Medical Devices.

Medical Device Sector is brought under 100% Regulation which means that it’s well defined framework , structure and has well established regulatory protocols .

Healthcare Services should understand more about the Supply Chain Quality – understand the Regulations, Standards , Certifications , Testing , Inspection norms that are prescribed for the market players.

Unless the supply chain quality is understood correctly, Service providers delivery can’t have the necessary assurance to users .

Procurement teams, QA teams in healthcare services should know about National, International Conformity Assessment practices, norms for Healthcare Products.

Since Users, Patients, stakeholders etc are always seeing Global Quality Campaigns while introducing, prescribing Products, it’s important to respond to queries on the same when asked.

Download Here Public Notice BIS Standards

Source: Public Notice No.31026/83-2021-MD dt. 01.02.2022 issued by Department of Pharmaceutical

Social Audit Standards issued by ICAI

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

Exposure Draft on Compendium of Social Audit Standards issued by ICAI

In order to regulate the profession of Social auditors, the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board of ICAI has developed the draft preface to the social audit standards as specified in the notification dated July 25, 2022 issued by SEBI .

“Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2022” dated July 25, 2022, has been issued in The Gazette of India regarding formation of Social Stock Exchange . The notification defines Social Stock Exchange as “A separate segment of a recognized stock exchange having nationwide trading terminals permitted to register Not for Profit Organizations and/ or list the securities issued by Not-for-Profit Organizations in accordance with provisions of these regulations.”

As per the above notification, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has been entrusted with the responsibility of being Self- Regulatory Organization for regulating the profession of Social auditors

In this regard, Sustainability Reporting Standards Board of ICAI has developed following :

• (i) Draft Preface to the Social Audit Standards
• (ii) Draft Framework for the Social Audit Standards
• (iii) Draft Social Audit Standards (SAS) on all the sixteen thematic areas specified in the above mentioned notification.

The downloadable version of the Exposure Draft is available at: https://resource.cdn.icai.org/71191srsb57193.pdf
Comments on this exposure draft are sought by ICAI latest by August 26, 2022

Electronically Click on https://forms.gle/eFUnUZcXFzJzyCRC7 to submit comment online (Preferred method)
Email: Comments can be sent to: sustainability2022@icai.in

Source: https://www.icai.org/post/srsb-ed-compendium-of-social-audit-standards-for-comments

Notification from NABH – Launching New portal for 5th edition Hospital Accreditation Standards

July 1, 2022July 4, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

NABH has released Notification on May 30,2022 on launching its new portal for 5th edition Hospital Accreditation Standards w.e.f. 01.06.2022

The new portal is designed in a manner to ensure objectivity, transparency, seamless functioning and a faster turn-around time. It also incorporates use of mobile applications to ensure real-time assessment process supported by objective evidence.

All the NEW APPLICANTS under the hospital accreditation programme are requested to register on the new portal w.e.f. 01-06-2022 via the link https://hcoaccreditation.nabh.co

The new portal is to be used only for the hospital accreditation programme, the other accreditation programs will continue to run on the existing portal.

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WAD 2022 Event Update from CCC

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022by valueaddedinLeave a comment

World Accreditation Day Conference – Post Event Update

World Accreditation Day Conference 2022 – Post Event Update

WAD 2022 Conference jointly organised by International Accreditation Services (IAS), USA; Bureau of Indian Standards and Consultants Consortium of Chennai ended on June 10th 2022 with a positive a note.

Two days conference held on June 9th and 10th had eminent speakers from India and abroad , from various sectors , sharing rich insights about Standards, Certifications, Accreditations, Inspections & Regulations related to Sustainability and Environment across the globe.

Two days of intense learning sessions came to an end on June 10th.

Conference had 324 delegates registering for multiple sessions across two days and the feedback received from them is very encouraging.

The conference is supported by many Trade and Industry Platforms as listed below :

Sharing few pictures of the event for reference :

Dr R Velraj & CCC’s VP Mr Ramkumar Sivaraman

Dr Deepak Samuel V, CMR – NCSCM, Speaker

Mr Ashish Dev
Lead Auditor & Tutor- COTECNA India

Mr Premkumar Jayvin
Md/ Principal Consultant , Jayvin Management Systems and Solutions

Dr R Velraj & Dr Ghadevaru Sarathchandra

Mr Ramanathan Ganesan
DQS India , Speaker

Ms B Sandhya, Scientist G – Head – Certification, KIHT, Speaker

Dr Harinder Singh Oberoi
Advisor ( Quality Assurance ) – FSSAI

Mr VIshnu P. Sudarsan
Partner, J Sagar Associates

Dr Aparna Dhawan
Executive Director, TIC Council India

Ms Jyotsna Belliappa, Founder and Director – Bluesky Sustainable Business, Speaker

Mr Sandeep Bhargava
CEO – Onecert International
Nominee – ACBI, Speaker

Session Videos are shared here for industry and stakeholders benefit. Please check the links below

INAUGURAL SESSION :
Theme – Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment

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TECHNICAL SESSION 1:
Theme – Sustainable Standards for a Safer World

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TECHNICAL SESSION 2 :
Theme – ESG Rating for Sustainability Initiatives

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TECHNICAL SESSION 3 :
Theme – Sustainability Initiatives in Food Sector

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TECHNICAL SESSION 4 :
Theme – Sustainable Healthcare Initiatives

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TECHNICAL SESSION 5 :
Theme – Incorporating Sustainability in Educational Institutions

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