Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road Achieves QAI Accreditation for Emergency Department

Mumbai: Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road has secured accreditation for its Emergency Department from the esteemed Quality and Accreditation Institute’s (QAI) Centre for Accreditation of Health and Social Care (CAHSC). This accolade acknowledges the hospital's excellence in handling emergencies. Incidents such as road traffic accidents, heart attacks, strokes, choking, severe allergic reactions, and various other accidents can occur at any time, whether at home or on the road. Prompt medical intervention during such emergencies is crucial for saving lives. It is essential for patients to be taken to a hospital that is well-equipped with advanced technology, modern infrastructure, and top-notch facilities to provide expert care. Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road meets these requirements, offering 24/7 emergency services with cutting-edge technology and skilled professionals. This recognition highlights the hospital's commitment to providing continuous and exceptional care for patients facing life-threatening emergencies.

Dr Tushau Prasad (Consultant and In Charge of Emergency Medical Services) said, “A large number of patients with emergencies such as Chest pain, Seizures, Dislocated Joints, Fainting, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Choking incidents, Severe allergic reactions, Accidents, Continued vomiting and Diarrhoea episodes, Abdominal pain, Dehydration, Food poisoning, Heavy bleeding, Deep wound and Coughing or Throwing up blood, such patients 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. With a team of highly skilled doctors, nurses, and paramedics, the hospital ensures that no time is wasted in delivering urgent care to those in need. 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."

Each month we have heavy patients footfall in the Emergency Department. 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. This recognition displays the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality care and ensuring that patient safety is of the highest priority. By achieving this accreditation, the Hospital has demonstrated its readiness to handle medical emergencies with efficiency and precision,” concluded Dr Pankaj Dhamija, Centre Head at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road.