By Samachar Vishesh
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Patiala 16th October:- In a significant development, Patiala Heart Institute, Patiala
has bagged the prestigious ‘Kayakalp Award’ for maintaining cleanliness within
the hospital premises and showing dedication towards the mission of 'Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan'.
Patiala Heart Institute
is the only private hospital from Punjab to win the Kayakalp Award till date.
Only ten private hospitals across India were shortlisted for the award after a
rigorous assessment process.
Union Health Minister Dr.
Harsh Vardhan, along with Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey
presented the award to Dilshad Singh Sidhu, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of
Patiala Heart Institute during an event held at the India Habitat Centre, New
Delhi on Friday.
Commenting upon getting
the award, Dilshad Singh Sidhu, COO of Patiala Heart Institute said that it is
an extremely proud moment for Patiala Heart Institute to win the prestigious
Kayakalp Award. Being recognized for excellence in promoting cleanliness,
hygiene and infection control in the hospital further motivates our entire team
to work towards improving the quality of care for our patients.
He said further that as a
healthcare facility we need to ensure and promote cleanliness and hygiene and
it should be part of our day-to-day practices. He added that we at our hospital
believe that the attendants of the patients, if educated in an organized
manner, can play a pivotal role in spreading the message of cleanliness and
hygiene which further reduces the risk of various diseases and leads to a
healthier society.
Speaking at award
ceremony, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that Kayakalp award has made you an
inspiration towards 'swachhta' in your community and region. Now you should
become role models for other health facilities and inspire and lead your
community and districts towards achieving the highest standards of cleanliness
and hygiene.
During occasion Union
Ministers also released the Kayakalp coffee table book documenting the success
stories of the award-winning health facilities.
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