| Education Centre(s): | - Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology
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| Target group : |
Managers/Administrators who are responsible for day-to-day administration and management of eye hospitals |
| No.of Positions: |
20 per batch |
| Duration: |
6 weeks |
| Starting Date: |
April & October of each year |
| Frequency: |
Offered twice a year |
| Medium of Instruction: |
English |
| Faculty Co-ordinator: |
Mr. Suresh Kumar |
| Started Year |
2000 |
Why this Course?
In the global initiative, Vision 2020 - Right to Sight, the utilization of existing infrastructure is estimated as 25 % and the target set is 90% level. This requires a complete reengineering and a paradigm shift in the way the current facilities work as well as the new projects that will come in to existence. It is conservatively estimated that about 1000 institutions are providing eye care in South East Asia. Many of these hospitals have the potential to significantly enhance their service to the community in terms of volume and quality, by adopting new technologies in management and in clinical services; thereby they can meet the current expectations of the community. This can pave the way for financial viability leading to long-term sustainability. This Short Course on Management of Eye Hospitals is developed to address this opportunity.
Course objective
- Develop skills and competencies for effectively managing an eye hospital
- Provide basic insights into the various departments to understand the interdisciplinary nature of eye hospital management.
- Develop strategies and action plans for efficient and effective management, specific to participants organization
Course Content
- Magnitude of blindness, common eye diseases and VISION 2020
- Management of core process ( Outpatients units, Operation Theatre & sterilization & Wards )
- Medical Records Management
- Social marketing, Patient Counseling and community Outreach
- Financial viability & accounting
- Patient satisfaction and quality management
- Materials management
- Management information systems and computer applications
- Personnel and general office management
- Maintenance and housekeeping management
- Managerial skills
Course Methodology
Course methodology includes lectures, practical exposure to Aravind Systems, case discussions and development of specific strategies and action plans for individual participants organization.
Venue & Faclilities
The course will be held at Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology (LAICO), Madurai, India. It is fully equipped with an auditorium, class rooms and facilities for group discussions.
Madurai is well connected by air, rail and road to Madras, Bangalore, Bombay and Trivandrum. Nearby tourist attractions include Kodaikanal - a hill resort, Rameswaram -a temple town, Thekady - a game sanctuary, and Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of India.
Accommodation
Participants can choose to stay either at the accommodation LAICO provides or at one of the hotels located nearby. The LAICO accommodation is at the Aravind Hostel for Resident Doctors It has single furnished rooms with common bathrooms and is just a short walk away from LAICO. Once the participants indicate the preference of accommodation, the logistics department at LAICO will assist with the bookings.
Fee Structure
The fee for participating in the program is Rs. 20,000 (US$ 750 for overseas participants). The fee will cover lecture notes, case materials, and other course materials. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the participants. The program fee has to be sent along with the application by Demand Draft (D.D.) drawn in favour of Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology payable at Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Accommodation will be provided in the PG hostel which is a single non Air conditioned room with shared bath and the charge is Rs.2250/-( US$ 90)..
Food can be had in the hostel itself which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner (local Indian menu). On Sunday only breakfast will be provided. The charge is estimated around Rs. 1,900/- (approximately US$ 52). All charges are payable in advance.
How To Apply?
Individual applicants are requested to complete the application form and return it to the Course Coordinator. Organizations wishing to nominate/sponsor candidates are recommended to complete and return the nomination form along with the application form. Tentative reservations may also be made by directly contacting the Course Coordinator at the address below. A tentative reservation carries no obligation and is not a substitute for the formal and required application. | |
