i.The Study Team will explore the possibility of replicating ISRO’s Quality Assurance Mechanisms which are used in Space Technology in India’s hospitals. This is to ensure Zero-defect & Quality of service in the Emergency and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of hospitals.
- The Study will be undertaken by 20 Private hospitals across India.
- ISRO’s Quality Assurance mechanism will be shared with the study team to create healthcare quality standards.
ii.The QUEST Study was launched by Dr K Sivan during an event co-organized by Association of HealthCare Providers India (AHPI) and Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI).
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About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Chairman – Dr. K. Sivan
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka