Nursing Department Home Care Centres Nursing Department Overview The Nursing Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre is dedicated to delivering professional nursing care of the highest quality through compassion, expertise, and adherence to international standards. Anchored in a culture of continuous improvement, the department prioritises evidence-based practice within an environment that fosters nursing education and research. We are committed to the professional development of our nursing team by offering robust training programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. By combining clinical excellence with continuous learning, our nursing professionals implement best practices to deliver innovative, patient-centric care, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Commitment to Excellence Patient-centric Care Competence At Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, nurses are equal partners in delivering patient care services, embodying the hospital’s commitment to medical excellence and compassionate care.The nursing function operates on shared decision-making model. Building upon a culture to provide safe, competent, patient-centred care with compassion. Nurses provide professional nursing care that empowers, educates and supports patients and their families. This approach reflects dedication to nursing excellence and ensures active participation by nurses at all levels of the organization. Patient-centric care is at the heart of nursing practice at the hospital where nurses collaborate with patients and their families to identify and fulfil the full range of patient needs and preferences.The nursing team actively promotes and supports active involvement of patients and their families in decision-making for treatment and care.Furthermore, the continuous measurement of patient satisfaction and quality indicators ensures the delivery of ever-improving professional nursing care, aligned with the highest standards of nursing excellence. The excellent quality nursing care at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre is delivered by highly skilled nurses holding Master’s or Baccalaureate degrees. Guided by knowledge, enabled by expertise, and driven by compassion, the approach prioritizes benchmarking against international standards, starting with an excellent nurse-patient ratio. Our Services Inpatient Care Outpatient Care Home Care Nursing Specialized Nursing Patient Support Services Nursing Roles and Specialties Our In-Patient Nursing Services provide comprehensive, round-the-clock care tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.A dedicated team of highly skilled nursing professionals work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a safe, compassionate, and excellent patient care experience.Key focus areas:Individualized patient and family careFocused assessment and continuous monitoringSafe Medication Management ProcessCurated pre- and post-procedural care plan to ensure a smooth recovery phase.Patient and family education to support patient/ family empowerment across all care domainsSeamless care transitions during the hospital stay and at discharge.Specialized care interventions and services inclusive of critical care.Guided by quality, safety, and evidence-based practices, our in-patient nursing team fosters a healing environment that promotes recovery and enhances the overall patient experience. Our out-patient team of nursing professionals delivers coordinated and efficient patient care, leveraging their nursing expertise across various clinical specialties to provide a comfortable patient experience.Key services include:Patient assessment and triage for various outpatient clinicsChronic disease management with a focus on health education, counselling, disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and post-treatment care plans.Day care nursing procedural care interventions inclusive of :Oncology procedures: PICC care, chemotherapy port care, and short chemotherapy cyclesDiagnostic and therapeutic procedures: endoscopy, colonoscopy, dialysis, plasmapheresis, and radiological procedures, with a focus on patient preparation, monitoring, and comfort.Minor proceduresVaccination services for both adults and children.Our out-patient nursing team is committed to delivering compassionate, efficient, and patient-centred care, making every visit a positive and reassuring experience. Our nursing team extends expert care into patients’ homes, providing personalized services to ensure comfort, recovery, and continuity of care for those unable to visit the hospital. The Nursing Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre offers a comprehensive range of specialized services designed to cater to patients across all age groups. Our team of highly skilled and compassionate nursing professionals ensures personalized, evidence-based care across various disciplines, including:Comprehensive Medical – Surgical NursingCritical Care NursingCardiac NursingNeonatal and Paediatric NursingMother and Child Care NursingOncology NursingDialysis NursingCatheterization Lab Procedural NursingEmergency NursingOperation Theatre NursingGeriatric NursingRehabilitation and Palliative Care Nursing Patient-centred care is at the core of our nursing philosophy. N=Our nursing professionals lead initiatives to provide:Individualized care and comfort (for patient and family)Health education and counselling:Coordinated care and communicationEmotional and psychological supportPatient advocacyPain and symptom managementNutritional supportSupport for family caregiversPalliative and end-of-life care At Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, our nursing team plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care. The nursing professionals are trained across various roles and specialties to cater to diverse emerging medical modalities and ever evolving patient care needs.Key roles include:Nursing Academics and Research NurseQuality NurseInfusion Specialist NurseOrthopaedics – Practice NurseCardiology – Practice NurseBariatric – Practice NurseTissue Viability and Stoma Nurse Professional Growth and Development The hospital provides a supportive environment for nurses to learn, thrive and excel in today's dynamic healthcare environment. Opportunities for nursing career development are bolstered by guidance of senior nursing leaders, trained at prestigious institutions, who exemplify nursing leadership and foster the culture of nursing excellence HNH College of Nursing The HNH College of Nursing is dedicated to shaping future healthcare leaders through a comprehensive, hands-on educational approach. Our program integrates advanced theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring students are fully prepared for the demands of modern nursing. With a focus on clinical excellence, our curriculum covers a wide range of specialties, including medical, surgical, paediatric, and critical care nursing, alongside essential research and leadership skills.Know more Certification Courses To foster nursing excellence and ensure continuous professional development for our nursing professionals at RFH, we offer the following evolving modules and certification programs:Critical Care Nursing Excellence Certification Programme Advanced Airward Module: Tracheostomy Care Module Comprehensive Transplant Nursing ModuleComprehensive Pain Management Link Nurses Module Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Modules Mentorship Programs: Our mentoring programs for nursing professionals are exclusively designed to support newly recruited nursing professionals in transitioning and further transforming into their professional practice roles at RFH.The “learner” (newly recruited nursing professional) is considered at the core of this learning adaptive process and is supported with guidance by experienced senior nurses and nurse educators. This initiative focusses on building competencies, confidence, and professional growth in a nurturing, progressive and adaptive environment.Highlights of the Mentoring and Nurse Adaptation Initiative:Structured Nursing Orientation ProgramStructured Specialized Clinical Arena ModuleCertification Programmes for Clinical and Behavioural Skills, including:Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Safe Infusion TherapyBest Practices in PhlebotomyWound ManagementPressure Injury Prevention & ManagementPatient Experience Enhancement Guided Clinical Field Orientation with structured mentoringCompetency assessment and feedback in the adaptation phase.Features of the Mentorship Program:Dedicated Nurse EducatorsSenior MentorsSkill Development and Competency BuildingClinical Shadowing OpportunitiesRegular Feedback and SupportWorkshops and Continuing Education SessionsPeer Support Networks – Buddy SystemThroughout the learning and adaptive process, nursing professionals imbibe the principle of “adult learning concept” as a way forward for professional and practice development with nursing excellence as an outcome – a a hallmark of professional practice at RFH! Upcoming Conferences January 2025: Cardio-Thoracic Nursing Practice Workshop