Hostipal Administration

With the growing importance of hospital industry in providing health care to people across the country, hospital management courses are becoming popular. The Government of India is paying attention to providing better healthcare services both rural and urban areas. The requirement of professional administrators in the hospitals is growing at a rapid pace primarily because the nature of work in hospitals is quite different from other organizations and hospital owners are waking up to the fact. Hospitals are expected to deliver quality service 24 hours a day at a minimal cost. The urgent nature of its work and the level of efficiency that is expected have increased the need of well-formulated hospital administrators throughout the world.

There are more than two and half lakhs various health care institutes that require hospital administrators in India . As along with the government various private hospitals are today competing to provide first class health care services, the demand of professional hospital administrators are rising tremendously.

Like any good business, healthcare needs quality managers to maintain a smoothly-running organization. They plan and supervise the delivery of services by doctors, nurses, and technicians and other administrative staff. And they can work in small health clinics or major medical centers. Each operation needs someone to track trends in an ever-changing industry and to keep the business on the cutting edge. Healthcare administrators play an important role in keeping the community healthy.

• Healthcare is a US$ 35 Billion industry in India
• Healthcare revenue will account for 5.2% of the GDP in next 5 years.
• Medical Tourism will grow from 350 million to 2 Billion by 2012
• Fastest growing healthcare IT market in Asia at 22%
• Medical equipment and devices market to be at US$ 5 Billion by 2012.
• Only 5% of the population has health insurance which is rapidly changing.

As with other management positions, healthcare administrators must supervise people, solve problems, and make critical decisions quickly. Your success as a healthcare administrator will depend on your ability to get along with people. You will have regular contact with patients, community members, physicians, nurses, vendors, trustees, and organizational staff. Always strive to develop your skills in working with people, negotiation, and analyzing information.

Managers in the healthcare sector have varying responsibilities, qualifications, salary range, and work hours. Entry-level administrative positions include Floor managers, Front office Managers, marketing assistants, operating assistants, project consultants and managers, health provider representatives, and accountants. Mid-level positions include marketing directors, department managers, case managers, managers of ancillary services such as laboratory and radiology departments, and ambulatory care managers, contract negotiators, and controllers. Senior-level positions include chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief financial officers, senior vice presidents and vice presidents for various sections and services.

A Bachelor Degree in Hospital Administration prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. It includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.

A degree in Hospital Administration at Padmashree College of Hospital Administration would mean that a candidate can take on the mantle of First line, Middle line and Top line management positions in any set up like Private, Non Profit, Government, Corporate or even the health insurance sector. It prepares the individuals to take on leadership roles by equipping them with training in planning, project & operational management, financial, material and human resource management. The College is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka, Bangalore and recognized by the Government of Karnataka.

The college offers:

Bachelors in Hospital Management (BHA) – A three year full time graduate Degree.

Objectives

The main objectives of the course are to enable the candidate to:

• Evaluate the management, growth and development issues faced by hospital managers.
• Review and evaluate services using concepts of organisation and structure, methods of planning and managing human, financial, material resources etc.
• Analyse and develop hospital policies in the relevant local and national context.
• Understand the principles of good governance and professional ethics
• Communicate effectively, work in groups, set priorities and manage workload effectively.
• Have a capacity for independent learning and continuing professional development.

Affiliation

Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Academy of Hospital Administration – Permanent Institutional Member

All India Management Association – Combined Institutional Member

Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation – Permanent Institutional Member

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Admission

Duration of Course:

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Eligibility:

Qualifying Examination - A two year Pre University examination or its equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with any principle subjects of study or a Pre degree course from a recognized University / Board (two years after ten years of schooling) with any principle subject of study.

Marks - Minimum of 50% marks in principle subjects. In case of SC/ST candidates the minimum marks shall be 45%.

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Fee Structure

Tution Fee: Rs. 40,000 per Year (Rs 20,000/- per semester)

Admission Fee: (First Semester Only)

• For Indian Students: Rs. 6,000
• For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 12,000

Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree College of Hospital Administration"

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Faculty

• Ms. Reshma Lobo, B.Com, MHA, PGDPM & IR
• Ms Vandana Aravind, B.Sc, MHA
• Mr. Arun Blasi, B.Pharm, MHA
• Mr. Avinash Menon, B.Sc., MHA
• Ms. Supreetha Castellino, B.Sc., MHA
• Ms. Sushma Samrat, B.Sc. MHA
• Mr. Ramaiah, B.com, M.com
• Mr. Anand, MBA
• Mr Arun, MBA
• Mr. Chandre Gowda, M.A, Economics
• Mr. Somnath Rai, M.Sc., Statistics
• Dr. Chandrashekar, MD (Community Medicine)
• Dr. Nina Bajaj, MPH
• Dr. Anil, M.B.B.S

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First Semester
Principles of Management
Medical Terminology
Fundamentals of Accounting
Hospital & Health System (History & Evolution)

Second Semester
Hospital Operation Management
Business Statistics
Project Management
Health Economics

Third Semester
Hospital Hazards & Disaster Management
Bio Statistics (Operation Research & Research Methodology)
Hospital Medical Records Management
Materials Planning and Management

Fourth Semester
Epidemiology & Public Health Administration
Hospital Core Services
Strategic Management
Management Information System

Fifth Semester
Quality in Health Care
Human Resource Management
Hospital Support & Utility Services
Financial Management

Sixth Semester
Cost & Management Accounting
Organizational Behavior
Marketing Management

Subsidiary Subjects
I Semester - English
II Semester - Language
III Semester - Constitution of India
IV Semester - Sociology
V Semester - Computer Fundamentals
VI Semester - Environment Science & Health

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Calendar of Events

Admissions: April – September

Course Commencement: September

Placements

• Manipal Cure & Care, Bangalore
• Sagar Hospital, Bangalore
• Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore
• Narayana Hrudayala, Bangalore
• ICICI Prudential, Bangalore
• 21 st Century Healthcare Solutions, Mumbai
• Trinity Hospital , Bangalore
• BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore
• Apollo Hospital , Bhillai
• Muthoot Hospital, Kerala
• Mallige Medical Centre, Bangalore
• Paras Hospital, New Delhi
• Suguna Hospital, Bangalore
• Ojjus Medicare, Noida
• Chinmayya Mission Hospital, Bangalore
• Gunashree Hospital, Bangalore

Activities

INNOVATION – National Conference on Healthcare Leadership conducted every year to create a platform for Administrators and other bigwigs in healthcare administration to meet and network with each other and also with other aspiring administrators of the country. INNOVATION 2010, was held on March 13 th at the NIMHANS Convention centre and addressed the following topics:

1. Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records – Legal Implications
1. Mr Satish Kini, Chief Mentor, Principal Consultant & Director, 21 st Century Healthcare Solutions, Mumbai
2. Dr. Sripada Venkata Joga Rao, Consultant, Legal Excel, Bangalore
2. Driving Efficiency in Healthcare during Changing Market Conditions
1. Dr. Ravindra Karanjekar, Group Director, Global Hospitals
2. Mr. Krish Ramesh, Regional Head (South) Fortis Group
3. Risk and Crisis Management in Healthcare
1. Mr. U A K Ananthapadmanabhan, President, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital, Coimbatore
4. Evidence Based Hospital Design
1. Dr. Alexander Kuruvilla, CEO, Medica Synergie Pvt Ltd, Kolkatta

Staff Achievements

Ms Reshma Lobo, Principal, spoke at the following conferences:

Continuous Quality Improvement in Hospitals at the conference Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare organized by Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore

Quality in Healthcare at the Conference, No Cure Without Care 2009 at AJ Hospital Mangalore, organised by A J Hospital and Amen Business Solutions.

Human Resource Challenges faced in a Growing Healthcare Scenario at Medallion 2010, organized by Federation of Hospital Administrators and School of Medical Education, Kottayam at Kerala.