Diwali CME for MLOPs
Aravind-Coimbatore, October 19, 2008
Diwali CME was held for MLOPs at Aravind-Coimbatore on October 19. Dr. Krishnaveni, Professor of PSG Institute of Management took session on importance of Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude (KSA)-to provide patient centered care. In the session she mentioned the points to identify the problematic areas in their department and essential KSA needed to rectify the same. All the supervisors and tutors participated in the Outbound Activity (OBA) like Pegasus. It created a feeling of belonging and sense of team work among the staff. Mr. Sivakumar, IT and systems executive took session on “Medical Records Management in Eye Care Service”. Different trouble shooting techniques in the hardware and software helpful to handle the day today problems in the computers were imparted. (more)

At Aravind-Tirunelveli, October 19
Diwali CME program for MLOPs was held at Aravind-Tirunelveli on October 19. There has been a constant emphasis within the organisation to continually improve specific clinical skills along with soft skills in order to provide the best service for the patients. CME programmes have proved to be a strong motivation as well as a training ground. It helps learn the best techniques and unlearn the bad techniques.(more)






At Aravind-Madurai, October 19
Diwali CME was held at Aravind-Madurai on October 19 for the MLOPs to maintain competence and learn about new and developing areas of their field. This included lectures, games, discussions etc.
Dr.Girija Sathya Sankar
“Attitude, Skill, Knowledge”
Ms.Arthi, a volunteer from USA
“How to take class”
To refresh the skills learnt and to bring the colleagues together, supervisors and tutors who had been to “Pegasus” were given chance to conduct a game. The entire group was divided into 10 groups and the game chosen was Number and Brick. Each group presented the performance and learning experience of their team. (more)


I - NEURONS 2008
Aravind-Coimbatore, October 11-12
CME on “I - Neurons 2008” on “Latest Trends in Neuro-ophthalmology” was held at Aravind-Coimbatore from October 11-12. Dr.G.Natchiar, Vice Chairman, AECS addressed the delegates during the inaugural ceremony. The conference was attended by 174 delegates of whom 101 were from Tamil Nadu, 37 from Kerala, 22 from Karnataka, 6 from Andhra Pradesh, 6 from other states and 2 from Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Dr.Joseph Rizzo, Consultant Neurologist & Ophthalmologist from Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston was the International Faculty. Dr.V.Jayakumar, Consultant Neurologist from JK Institute of Neurology, Madurai, Dr.Navin Jayakumar, Director, Dharshan Eye Clinic, Chennai, Dr.Mathew Cherian, Interventional Radiologist, Dr.Vijayan, Consultant Neurologist, Dr.Rupa, Consultant Radiologist from KMCH, Coimbatore and Dr. Gopi Krishnan, Professor of Neurosurgery, PSG Hospital, Coimbatore were the National Faculty.
The Aravind Faculty comprised of Dr.G.Natchiar, Dr.R.D.Ravindran, Dr.Mahesh Kumar, Dr.Kiruba.E.Paul, Dr.Padmavathy, Dr.Nirmala, Dr.P.Sathyan, Dr.Manohar Babu, Dr.Saravanan, Dr.Raghuram, Dr.Rodney.J.Morris, Dr.Sandra Ganesh and Dr.Viji Rangarajan. The programme was spread over one and a half days and various topics such as Recurrent Optic Neuritis, Multifarious Etiology of Disc Edema, Presentation and Management of Intracranial Vascular Lesions, Evaluation of Transient visual loss and Diplopia, Localising value of field defects, Nystagmus, Supranuclear gaze palsies, Investigative procedures in Neuro-ophthalmology and Interventional Radiological procedures in Neuro-ophthalmology were covered in a very interesting manner.

19th UPDATE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
LAICO, October 13-17
Dr. Sashikant Shetty
- Diagnosis and management of Paediatric Cataract (video)
Dr. Anil Kumar Gunda
- Visual acuity estimation in children and management of low vision
Dr. Muralidhar
- Squint and Amblyopia evaluation (video)
Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi
- Principles of Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia
Dr. Usha Kim
- Proptosis lecture
- Pathology specimens, slides and instruments in orbit
Dr. Lalitha Prajna
- Microbiological investigations
Dr. N. V.Prajna
- Limbal stem cell transplantation
Dr. Jeena
- Keratoplasty
Dr. M. Srinivasan
- Eye Banking
Dr. Rathinam
- Approach to a case of Uveitis with clinical Scenarios
- Investigations and diagnostics in uvetis
Dr. Tamilarasi
- IOL power calculation
Dr. Niraj Kumar Agarwal
- Astigmatism in cataract surgery
Dr. P.M. Aravind
- Newer IOLs
Dr. Kavita Vadi
- Newer advances in cataract surgery
Dr. Haripriya
- Management of Ectopia Lentis
Dr. Prashanth
- Tonometry and Gonioscopy
- Interaction on Optic nerve head photographs
Dr. Ramakrishnan
- Optic nerve head evaluation
Dr. Sharmila
- Surgical videos congenital Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, Implants
Dr. Krishnadas
- Triple procedure video
Dr. Naresh Babu and Dr. Anuradha
- Overview of investigations
Dr. R. Kim
- RD surgery and PPV (Video presentation)
Dr. Somnath
- Guidelines of CRVO and BRVO management
Dr. Umesh
- Endophthalmitis Management
Dr. Shukla
- Case Scenarios
Dr. Mahesh Kumar
- Pupillary abnormalities
Dr. K.G. Srinivasan
- Imaging of the orbits and visual pathway
Dr. Ravi
- Anesthesia in Ophthalmology
Dr. Shanti
- Pathology

REFRACTION EXHIBITION
Aravind-Theni, October 1-2
Refraction Exhibition was held at Aravind-Theni from October 1-2. Various charts, posters were displayed at the exhibition. Doctors, patients, and employees visited the exhibition.









ALL INDIA ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION
Poompuhar, October 2
Housekeeping staff members of Aravind-Tirunelveli visited All India Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Poompuhar held from October 2. Craftsmen from Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat and Karnataka had their handworks displayed in this exhibition and they were also available for sale. This exhibition showcased teak wood products with decorations, marble items from Rajasthan, brass items, terracotta products, statues, handbags, Hyderabad pearls, rasi stones, jeweleries and several handcrafted products.




WARD EXHIBITION
Aravind-Tirunelveli, October 6-7
An exhibition was conducted by the ward department of Aravind-Tirunelveli from October 6-7. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr.Sakthivel, senior medical officer. All the staff members enthusiastically took part in the exhibition and exhibited their talents and creativity. Various charts, posters, pamphlets and models were displayed in the exhibition. Charts on mission & responsibilities of ward department, different types of rooms, pre-operative flow chart, post-operative flow chart, systemic diseases like hypertension, diabetes etc were displayed in the exhibition to create awareness among the public about the ward department. Model of different types of rooms in the paying section, examination room and ICU. A total of 365 patients visited the exhibition.
Feed back
Simple and neat presentation
- Dr.Maneksha, Orbit Clinic, Tirunelveli
It was a pleasant surprise to see such an exhibition in a hospital. Very informative and good explanation given by the sisters.
- Mr. S.A.Raja, Attender
It is wonderful and much informative to all the patients.
- Dr.Ashish Kumar, Glaucoma Fellow
The exhibition is very creative and good. Model of ICU is really very good.
- Mr. Mariappan, Patient

MEDICAL RECORDS EXHIBITIONS
Aravind-Madurai, October 9-11
An exhibition was conducted by the Medical Records Department of Aravind-Madurai from October 9-11. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Pararajasegaram, Former Consultant, WHO, Geneva. All the staff members enthusiastically took part in the exhibition and exhibited their talents and creativity. Various charts, posters, pamphlets and models were displayed in the exhibition. Charts were displayed on OP and IP statistics, surgery statistics, and district wise statistics. Other charts were displayed on medico legal cases, emergency cases, medical profession under Consumer Protection Act, safety and security, MRD manuals, and Fake note identification machine. Doctors, staff, and patients visited the exhibition.
Feed back
This is an excellent exposition of a wonderful medical record system with a detailed analysis and a predictor methodology. Wish you for more success in refining the system further
- Dr. Pararajasegaram
An excellent exhibition
- Mary & Fred Munson
Highly informative and arranged in order to understand even by students
- Dr. M. Srinivasan
Excellent initiative, well done-importance of MRD very clear. Keep it up
- Management course students, Cameroon
Excellent preparation and very impressive exhibition. Sister’s explanation was marvellous.
- Swetha, HR department
Excellent work put in by MRD team. We found the entire exhibit very informative and revealing - Dr. Krishnadas
Impressive and very involved team. I am happy to be part of your team
- Dr. S. Aravind

At Aravind-Puducherry, October 22-23
Medical Records Exhibition was held at Aravind-Puducherry from October 22-23. All department staff, doctors and patients visited the exhibition.









At Aravind-Coimbatore, October 22-23
Medical Records Exhibition was held at Aravind-Coimbatore from October 22-23. The main objective of this exhibition was to create awareness among staff and patient regarding different activities of medical records. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Shoba Chinnan. Dr. Kalpana Narendran and other staff participated during the inauguration. It was well received by the patients and staff and to know more about medical records. A total of 532 members visited the exhibition.


Feed back
Explanation given to us was very good. We came to know many new things about eye care.
- Ms. Bhuvaneshwari
It’s good and informative to all, to know what’s happening and how records are maintained.
- Mr. Subhas
Excellent, innovative & proper explanation was given. I appreciate the drawn with the highlight.
- Dr. Kalpana Narendran
Very good and very informative, the explanation is also very clear and useful. It will be nice to continue the same with the patient also.
- Dr. Revathi, Chief, Cornea services
Informative and well organised. Keep up the good team work in maintaining a huge medical data.
- Dr. N. Sathian, MO
Well organised, informative, very creative. Especially statistical data about the hospital was very useful information.
- Ms. Umapriya, Manager HR & Patient care

At Aravind-Theni, October 22-23
An exhibition was conducted by the Medical Records Department at Aravind-Theni from October 22-23. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Krishnadas,C.M.O, Aravind-Madurai. Staff members of Medical Records Department took part enthusiastically in the exhibition. Various charts, posters, pamphlets and models were displayed in the exhibition to create awareness among staff and patient regarding Medical Records Department. Charts were displayed on the following topics Mission of our Hospital and MRD, OP & Surgery statistics since 1988 till last year, Various types of reports prepared by MRD, function of Registration and admission counter, calendar preparation, and a model of new and review registration counter made of thermacoal was displayed. Racks with pigeon boxes were also displayed.
A total of 125 patients visited the exhibition.
FeedBack
Excellent attempt and it was very informative with minimal member of staff. Keep it up.
- Dr.Usha Kim, Chief, Orbit, Aravind-Madurai
In spite of the space constraint, they MRD dept. and hospital team have done a great job. The Tamil poetry summarising the works of MRD is also nice informative.
- Dr.N.Ramakrishnan, Assistant Administrator, Aravind-Madurai
Great attempt with less man power. Congratulations for the whole team!
-Mr. Rajakumar, MRD-Manager, Madurai
The subject of distinguishing the genuine note and fake note is nice.
-Mr. Adhikary, Patient

At Aravind-Tirunelveli, October 22-23
An exhibition was conducted by the Medical Records Department at Aravind-Tirunelveli from October 22-23. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. R.Ramakrishnan, CMO. Staff members of Medical Records Department took part enthusiastically in the exhibition. Various charts, posters, pamphlets and models were displayed in the exhibition to create awareness among staff and patients regarding Medical Records Department. Charts were displayed on the following topics History of Medical Records, mission of our hospital and MRD, op and surgery statistics since 1988 till last year, medico legal cases, clinical management system, list of credit sponsors, various types of reports prepared by MRD, consumer protection Act, Function of new, review registration and admission counters, calendar preparation. A model of new and review registration counter made of thermacoal was displayed. Racks with pigeon boxes were also displayed. A total of 367 patients visited the exhibition.
Feedback
Very informative, I appreciate the excellent work done by the MRD Team. Congratulations for the wonderful work
- Dr.R.Ramakrishnan
Very neat, excellent work and informative
- Dr.S.Padmavathy, Chief, Neuro Clinic
Extremely “Enlightening” display. Never knew so much work goes on behind the walls of Registration Counter.
- M.Meena, Patient.

GUEST LECTURE – ‘YOU CAN PREVENT HEART ATTACK’
Aravind-Madurai, October 10
As part of Aurowell Health Programme, a Guest Lecture on “You can prevent Heart Attack” was conducted at Aravind-Madurai on October 10 by Dr.Dick Lueker, Cardiologist from New Heart Centre, USA. He talked about ways to prevent heart attack through videoconference to staff above 40 yrs of age across all Aravind Eye Hospitals. Dr.Rathinam translated his lecture in simple Tamil. The lecture was very informative. During the interactive session several staff members got their doubts clarified by Dr. Lueker.




GUEST LECTURE IN GYNECOLOGY & DENTAL CARE
Aravind-Madurai, October 15
A guest lecture programme was held at Aravind-Madurai on October 15. Dr.Sunitha, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist from Vikram Hospital gave a guest lecture on “Common gynaec problems in women” and Dr.Balaji babu, Dentist gave a lecture on “Comprehensive Dental Care” .The lectures were very informative. All the employees actively participated in the programme and got clarified their doubts.

MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS
LAICO, October 1-November 10
Management Training and System Development course for Hospital Administrators was conducted at LAICO from October 1 to November 10. The participants were from the following organisations
- Purnima, Netralaya, Jamshedpur, India
- Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Mbingo, Cameroon
- Ophthalmology Centre, Lao. P.D.R, Thailand
- Victory Nursing Home, Madurai, India
- ECOS Eye Hospital, Orissa, India
- M. Ram Reddy Lions Eye Hospital, AP, India
- Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Quiha Zonal Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia
- Grameen Health Care Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh

WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
LAICO, October 2-5, 2008
This basic level workshop was designed to enhance the ‘research culture’ among health care service providers and structured so as to facilitate the participants to get oriented to both research methodology and statistical methods. This included didactic lectures, problem solving sessions, hands-on training, group work and participants’ presentations. The main objectives of the workshop were to
- Understand the relevance of clinical and operational research, identify a research question
- Design and conduct a study on their own; acquire better understanding of various sampling procedures and sample size calculation
- Manage databases, perform appropriate statistical analysis and meaningfully interpret the findings.
A total of 32 participants attended the workshop on Research Methodology. (more)

EYE EXCEL
LAICO, October 9-11, 2008
Eye Excel - Expanding Global Eye Care Workforce through Excellence in Training was held at LAICO from October 9-11. A total of 42 members attended this training program. This workshop aims at developing an organisation which can deliver quality training programmes and have the capacity to provide training programmes on a regular basis. The main objective of this training program is to develop organisational capacity to plan, and deliver quality training programmes on a regular basis.


GLOBAL CONSULTATION ON SUSTAINABILITY IN EYE CARE
Aravind-Puducherry, October 13–14, 2008
Global Consultation on Sustainability in Eye Care was held at Aravind-Puducherry from October 13-14. The main objective of the workshop was to deliver the best practices of sustainability and its applications in health care sector, develop appropriate strategies that could be employed to eye care, and changing the perceptions and decoding the concept of sustainability for eye care among INGOs and the eye care providers. This program was attended by about 70 members.




ADVOCACY IN EYE CARE SERVICES
Aravind-Puducherry, October 16-18
Advocacy in Eye Care Services was held at Aravind-Puducherry from October 16-18, 2008. Advocacy is defined as “creating an enabling environment so that eye care services reach all those in need”. A total of 42 members participated in the workshop. Which was held as a VISION 2020 South East Asian regional workshop in collaboration with IAPB-SEAR, ICEH and LAICO. It was conducted with the funding support of CBM, SSI, OEU, ORBIS, and ICEH.
The main objectives of this workshop were
- To identify the major issues in eye care which are limiting the provision of efficient, high quality and comprehensive eye care
- To seek to identify the major issues countrywise for the South East Asia Region
- To identify advocacy mechanisms in order to address these issues.

VISION BUILDING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
LAICO, October 20-25, 2008
Vision Building and Strategic Planning Workshop was held at LAICO from October 20-25. The participants were from following countries Eertse River Hospital, South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital, South Africa, Fundación Visión, Paraguay.

LIFELINE EXPRESS CAMP
Lalganj, Raibareilly, October 3 -21, 2008
‘Impact India Foundation’ an international initiative against avoidable disablement and Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, Delhi jointly sponsored “The Lifeline Express camp” from October 3 to 21 at Lalganj, Raibareilly. The Lifeline Express is called the world’s first hospital on a train and it has all the facilities of a hospital. Indira Gandhi Eye Hospital and Research Centre, Lucknow was the partner of the eye camp on the train. The ophthalmology session was from October 11 to 16. 5105 outpatients were examined and 1607 patients advised cataract surgery. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi visited the Lifeline Express train and congratulated our team. The final statistics of the camp was 5105 outpatient and 1396 Surgeries.Dr. S. Aravind, Director, AMECS visited the camp and distributed certificates of appreciation to the staff who made this eye camp a success.

WORKSHOP ON ‘TEAMWORK’
Indira Gandhi Eye Hospital & Research Centre, Lucknow, October 19
A workshop on “Teamwork” was organised at IGEHRC, Lucknow on October 19, which was attended by all the doctors and managers of Amethi and Lucknow hospitals. This half day program was conducted by Dr.Aravind Srinivasan, Director-AMECS.
All the participants had to select an ID card from a closed box which had the picture of an animal. After a brief introduction session one participant was selected and other participants had to tell the good characteristics in him/her. Following which the respective person had to say the negative characters in him. This was followed for all the participants. After this session Dr.Aravind gave a small talk of Teamwork which was supported by power point and video clips. It was an open session with discussion and at the same time reflecting back on what all we had accomplished through IGEHRC and how we had done it.