Question: Which of the following organisation has recently launched the program Health (QUEST) Study?
a) ICMR
b) IMA
c) AIIMS
d) ISRO
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:-
- On 04 August, 2021 Chairman ISRO Dr K Sivan, formally inaugurated the ISRO’s Health (QUEST) study.
- It is ISRO’s gesture for Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology which will be undertaken by 20 private hospitals across India.
- Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health was the guest of honour and spoke on the occasion.
- The objective of the study is to strive towards reducing human errors and achieve zero defect and quality service.
- It will be applied in the Emergency and Intensive Care units of hospitals.
- The study aims to upgrade the healthcare systems standards of the country in line with the ISRO quality standards and best practices.
- The procedures and practices of Quality Assurance mechanism in vogue in ISRO will be shared with the study team for setting the parameters to establish health care quality standards.
- During his inaugural address Dr. Sivan assured the support from ISRO for completing the study and achieving the quality goal.
- The event was co-organised by Association of Health Care Providers India (AHPI) and Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI).
- The CEOs and Coordinators of the 20 hospitals have participated in the virtual event.