IIM Shillong in association with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) organised a two-day Online Master Class on Healthcare Management on May 24 and 25. This acted as a prelude to the 6-month Executive Program on
Healthcare Management, to be jointly conducted by both the institutes, which is scheduled to
start from June this year.
The focus of this Master Class programme was to prepare the participants for an
understanding on the concepts of Management across different verticals of Healthcare and for
better and safer delivery of healthcare services.
Dr. Vijay Agarwal, President of CAHO, emphasized the evolving mission and vision of
CAHO during his speech. He traced the organization’s journey from focusing on healthcare
quality to becoming an international institute committed to patient safety and quality, aiding
healthcare facilities in adopting best practices.
Prof. Sanjeeb Kakoty highlighted IIM Shillong’s dedication to making a significant impact on
the lives of people in the region and beyond. He stressed the importance of collaboration in
achieving excellence and how IIM Shillong is leading these efforts.
Dr. Lallu Joseph, Secretary General of CAHO, emphasized the essential role of Healthcare
Management in the system and the implementation of patient safety practices. She also
discussed CAHO’s future initiatives and its collaboration with IIM Shillong to promote safer
healthcare in the nation.
Designed and coordinated by Dr. Jeet Patwari, the Zonal Chair (East) of CAHO, the program
attracted 262 participants from various parts of India and abroad. The technical sessions
featured speakers such as Prof. Sanjeeb Kakoty and Prof. Rohit Joshi from IIM Shillong, Dr.
Lallu Joseph from CMC Vellore, and Dr. Sanjeev Singh from AIMS, Faridabad/Kochi.
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