Apollo Hospitals Launches “The Pink Book” to Strengthen Safety Framework in Healthcare

National, September 19 , 2024: Apollo Hospitals, a pioneer in setting new standards for clinical care and patient safety, has launched “The Pink Book”—a comprehensive framework designed to enhance safety protocols across healthcare systems. This initiative marks a significant step in Apollo’s ongoing commitment to elevating patient care and safety, which has been the cornerstone of its mission for over 41 years.

The Pink Book by Apollo Hospitals serves as a comprehensive guide to ensuring safety across hospital environments. It lays out protocols designed to protect staff, patients, and visitors, emphasizing the critical importance of safety culture in healthcare.

Speaking at the launch, Ms Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, highlighted the growing need for a robust safety framework in healthcare. She said: “At Apollo Hospitals, our commitment to patient safety has been unwavering for over four decades. With ‘The Pink Book,’ we aim to not only strengthen safety protocols within Apollo but also provide a roadmap for the entire healthcare ecosystem. We are proud to have led many innovations in healthcare, but nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our patients and healthcare professionals. This book encapsulates the wealth of knowledge we’ve gathered in our journey and is designed to benefit everyone in the healthcare industry. This is more than a safety guideline; this is our commitment to equity and enhancing the healthcare workspace. We believe this initiative will further reinforce the trust our patients place in us, as we continue to set new standards for care and safety.”

The book further emphasizes the importance of comprehensive safety measures in healthcare, particularly for women, outlining strict government regulations and the need for hospitals to adhere to safety policies, including zero-tolerance against harassment. It highlights the necessity of fostering a positive safety culture through leadership commitment, training, and open communication. Key recommendations include identifying and managing risky patients, enhancing security with panic buttons and surveillance, ensuring well-lit ergonomic workspaces, and providing support for night-duty staff. Additionally, it advocates for self-defense training, mental health support, compliance with legal provisions, and creating platforms for reporting safety concerns in line with the POSH Act.

At Apollo, there is equal participation of women at all levels of the organization, especially in senior leadership, reinforcing the importance of safety culture as a core value in healthcare. As healthcare continues to evolve, Apollo Hospitals remains dedicated to leading the industry in creating safer, more effective environments for patients and healthcare providers alike. This framework is designed to serve as a guiding tool for healthcare providers, equipping them with protocols and best practices to ensure the highest levels of safety and well-being for patients and healthcare workers alike.

Tenable Launches Tenable Enclave Security to Meet Demands of Highly Secure Environments

New Delhi, India, September 19, 2024 — Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced the availability of Tenable Enclave Security, a solution that supports the needs of customers operating in highly secure environments, such as those that are classified or otherwise air-gapped. Backed by Tenable Security Center, Tenable Enclave Security protects IT assets and modern workloads with risk assessment and contextual insight so organisations can identify exposures before they cause damage.

Federal agencies face unique security and compliance regulations when deploying cloud solutions, and Tenable Enclave Security is key to supporting public sector customers, as well as commercial organisations with strict data residency, security or privacy requirements.

Built to support the strictest security requirements, including FedRAMP High and Impact Level 5, Tenable Enclave Security empowers agencies to know, expose and close IT and container exposures from a single, highly secure platform. This consolidated approach also eliminates tool sprawl, reduces costs and boosts efficiency for public sector organisations.

“As a leader in vulnerability management and cloud security and a long-time partner of governments all around the world, we’re perfectly positioned to tap into our expertise and deliver mission critical capabilities to assist government agencies as they transform their IT strategy and safely embrace modern workloads to speed innovation,” said Robert Huber, chief security officer and president, Tenable Public Sector, Tenable. “With Tenable Enclave Security, agencies are now able to gain a fuller understanding of their exposure and risk with the ability to continuously discover, assess and prioritise vulnerabilities across IT assets and container images, all from a single, highly secure framework.”

Tenable Enclave Security will immediately enable organisations to:

Meet cloud security and data residency restrictions: Tenable Enclave Security enables customers to meet stringent cloud security and data residency requirements, such as FedRAMP High or Impact Level 5. It can meet customers’ needs wherever they reside, with the ability to be deployed on-prem, in a virtual private cloud or commercial cloud.

 Secure containers before they hit production: As agencies modernise their infrastructure, containers create a more efficient manner to create applications and modernise existing ones. Tenable Enclave Security empowers organisations to quickly assess the risk in their container images, expose their vulnerabilities and understand the breadth of impact.
Centralise security tools: Unlike siloed solutions with fragmented visibility, Tenable Enclave Security provides protection for IT assets and modern workloads from a single deployment architecture.

Historic Achievement for India at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 in Culinary Excellence by WGSHA, Student

Manipal, September 19, 2024 — The 47th WorldSkills Competition, held from 10 to 15 September 2024 at EUREXPO Lyon, France, witnessed the participation of 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries, all vying for recognition in their respective skills. This prestigious international skills competition aims to inspire, develop, and influence by promoting skill development among young people and showcasing the vital role of skills in driving economies forward.

India had an impressive representation, competing in 52 skills with 60 competitors. The team returned with 3 Bronze Medals and 12 Medallions of Excellence, a testament to the country’s growing investment in vocational training and skill development.

Among the stars of the competition was Harshvardhan, a BA Culinary Arts student from WGSHA, who achieved a landmark victory by securing a Medallion of Excellence in the Cooking category. Competing against participants from 43 countries, Harshvardhan’s hard work and dedication earned him this prestigious recognition — the first time India has received this honour in Cooking Skills.

Harshvardhan’s success is the culmination of three months of rigorous training, which included mastering Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Buffet Presentations, and Bakery Module in alignment with WorldSkills standards. Six weeks prior to the main event, WorldSkills released the test project covering tasks such as Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, French Bistro, and a Skill Test, all of which were meticulously practiced at WGSHA’s specially arranged training kitchens. Harshvardhan was also provided with physical and mental fitness training sessions to ensure his readiness for the challenge.

A key component of his preparation was competing in the Switzerland Nationals friendly competition, which offered invaluable exposure to international competition environments and standards.

Dr. (Chef) K. Thirugnanasambantham, Principal of WGSHA, Manipal, served as Harshvardhan’s Expert Mentor throughout the competition journey. Chef K. Thiru guided Harshvardhan through the rigorous training and competition process, ensuring that Harshvardhan not only excelled technically but also developed the resilience and focus necessary for such a global stage.

Reflecting on this experience, Chef K. Thiru stated, “Harshvardhan’s success is a remarkable achievement on the global platform, and it showcases his confidence and ability to make a positive impact in the culinary world.

Team Effort and Appreciation

Chef K. Thiru expressed heartfelt appreciation to Chef Nitish, Chef Manish, Chef Daya, and Chef Nandheetha(WGSHA alumna) for their support in Harshvardhan’s journey. Their collective efforts were instrumental in preparing him for this global challenge. This monumental achievement would not have been possible without the backing of and ITC Leadership teams, who provided consistent support and encouragement throughout the process. Dr. (Chef) K. Thiru also extended his gratitude to the NSDC and THSC teams for the invaluable opportunity to represent India on the world stage.

Lt. Gen (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Harshvardhan, saying, “Harshvardhan’s achievement on the global stage is truly commendable. It is a reflection of his dedication and skill, and his success highlights the standard of excellence that WGSHA and MAHE continue to uphold. We are immensely proud of him, and I have no doubt that he will go on to make significant contributions to the culinary world.

Mr. Sanjay Bose, Executive Vice President, HR, ITC Hotels, remarked, “WGSHA has once again showcased its excellence in culinary skills. Chef K. Thiru’s expertise and passion have touched many young minds, and I am confident that Harshvardhan will bring more laurels to our country with his exceptional culinary skills.

WorldSkills is not just about winning medals; it’s about building confidence, empowering communities, and driving economic growth. Harshvardhan’s achievement is a source of inspiration for aspiring young chefs and a demonstration of India’s growing prowess in the global culinary scene.

Heartfulness Institute announce the second edition of ‘Rising With Kindness’ youth summit

Mumbai/Hyderabad, 19 September 2024: Heartfulness in collaboration with The Commonwealth has announced its second edition of its Rising with Kindness youth-centric summit to be held between 19-22 September. In a press conference held in Hyderabad today, Shri Prakash Reddy IPS, Managing Director – Telangana Tourism Development Corporation; Mr. Pullela Gopichand – Ace Badminton Coach; and Dr. Nivedita Shreyans – Director Youth Programmes, Heartfulness Institute briefed the media about the upcoming three-day summit and the intent behind Heartfulness and The Commonwealth, UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification), The Govt. of Telangana; All India Council for Technical Education, Tropical Agro in hosting the mega event. This collaboration comes as a very significant move in its reach to the youth. Following the immense success in the first edition, the current edition has received registrations of over 10,000 students from across the country. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana Shri Revanth Reddy, Mr. Sushil Ram – Commonwealth Secretariat; Paula Padrino Vilela, UNCCD; H.E. Ms Jennifer Larson, Hon’ble US Consul General; Dr. Hamdan Al Shaer, Deputy Chairman of Zayed International Foundation for the Environment; Dr. R C Agarwal, DDG Education ICAR; and noted filmmaker Mr. Shekhar Kapur, actor Tania Maniktala; singer Ms. Shibani Kashyap and other noted personalities will grace the summit.

Students from various fields of study from science and technology to commerce and arts and others from various parts of the country are going to participate in the summit which is intended to help them cultivate compassion and promote peace through Heartfulness led workshops, panel discussions, keynote talks from stellar speakers and more.

Shri Prakash Reddy IPS, Telangana Tourism Development Corporation said during the press conference, “Rising with Kindness is a unique opportunity for the youth the explore their latent kindness and compassion. Kindness is a quality that can break stereotypes and humanity together and brings peace. I am very happy that Heartfulness and The Commonwealth are organising this event, and even more pleased to see the numbers of students coming together for this summit.”

Shri Pullela Gopichand – ace badminton coach said, “Every child knows kindness. It disappears as one grows owing to the society around. If only each one of us learns to be kind, can it reflect in others. Rising with Kindness hopes to raise a generation of kind souls who will transform the world.”

Dr. Nivedita Shreyans – Director, Youth Programmes Heartfulness Institute added, “Under Rev. Daaji’s vision, the aim of the summit is to help students and youth introspect within and hone their quality of compassion, treat each other with respect and set an example for rest of the world to follow.”

The summit is aligned with the Gov.t of Telangana’s various initiatives such as Yuva Vikasam schemes, Vidya Bhrosa Card, and TEJAS programme (Telangana Entrepreneur Journey for Accelerating Success) focuses on entrepreneurship to help youth in the electronics sector, defence, textiles, etc with more opportunities and entrepreneurial skills, and so on.

A summits like “Rising with Kindness for Youth” will create lasting impacts to inculcate a culture of empathy, compassion, and social responsibility among youth. Youth summits as this will sustain momentum, continually engaging youth in meaningful discussions around leadership, kindness, community service, entrepreneurship and skill building.

The press conference also made an announcement on the upcoming Green Kanha Run that will involve youth as well and the registrations for the same are ongoing.