Message from Dean
DR. SUNITA SALDANHA
MHA, MSc(TQM), PGDBA, Ph.D ,
Professor and HOD(HA)
Yenepoya School of Allied Healthcare Professions, a constituent unit of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) was established in the year 2020 with the aim to provide quality training to the Allied & Healthcare Professions, who are the backbone of our healthcare system. Allied & Healthcare Professions are vast & diverse, encompassing specialties such as Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant and many other. Each profession brings unique skill & expertise to the table to deliver comprehensive patient care.
We at YSAHS, are committed to producing skilled allied & healthcare professionals with a strong scientific foundation, knowledge, confidence & values in order to excel in their chosen specialty. The programmes are designed based on a choice-based credit system & are aligned with international education standards. The curriculum & syllabus aims to enhance academic standards and quality in higher education through innovation in the teaching-learning process and evaluation. Thus, students are prepared to acquire a strong set of skills required by the respective specialty and become competent professionals to meet the requirements of national & international healthcare standards. Students are also provided with the opportunity to experience a full range of holistic & multidisciplinary education with ample opportunity to explore & exhibit their talents.
I take pride in the commitment & dedication of the faculty members & the institution in preparing & molding each & every student, an industry ready health care professional.
| Degree | Specialization | College | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Physics, Maths and Computer Science | Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala | Mangalore University | April 1994 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Business Administration | Mount Carmel College of Management Bangalore-560 052 | ∑igma Open University, U.S.A. | November 1995 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | Hospital Administration | Fr. Muller Institute of Medical Education and Research, Mangalore | Rajiv Gandhi University of Helath Sciences, Bangalore | September 2002 |
| Master of Science | Total Quality Management | Sikkim Manipal University of Health Sciences | Sikkim Manipal University of Health Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim, India | December 2004 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Business Administration (Hospital) | Mangalore University , Mangalaganothri | Mangalore University | August 2009 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Officer – Quality Control and Supervision | AJ Hospital & Research Centre, Mangalore | 15th October 2004-31st October 2007 |
| Assistant Professor of Hospital Administration | Padmashree College of Hospital Administration, Bangalore | 2nd November 2007-30th September 2008 |
| Administrative Officer/Principal, College of Hospital Administration | Alva’s Health Centre, Mangalore | 26th October 2008-20th February 2010 |
| Assistant Professor of Hospital Administration | Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Yenepoya University, Mangalore | 1st March 2010-16th December, 2013 |
| Associate Professor of Hospital Administration and Officer Operations | Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Yenepoya University, Mangalore | 17th December, 2013-31st January, 2019 |
| Professor & HOD, Department of Hospital Administration | Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Yenepoya University, Mangalore | 1st February, 2019-Till date |
| Dean, Faculty of Allied & Healthcare Professions | Yenepoya Allied & Healthcare Professions | 1st February, 2021-Till date |
- “Need to establish a Geriatric Set up in a Teaching Hospital” in Journal of Academy of Hospital Administration. JAHA VOL 15, July-December, 2002, No.2 29-32.
- “Why do Hospitals Need strategic Management” in clipboard of Christian Medical Association of India” Issue 27 July-September 2003.
- “Quality the fabric of Health care Organizations” in the Souvenir of the National conference Safety and Quality aspects in Health care, 5th and 6th February 2011.
- “Awareness of Health Insurance among Rural population”, in Global Journal for Research Analysis, Volume -4, Issue-6, June -2015. ISSN No 2277-8160.
- “Evaluation of Medical Record Documentation of a teaching hospital using NABH Criteria” JAHA Vol.28 No.1, Jan-June 2016.
- “Medication Prescription Errors in a Selected Teaching Hospital”, JK –Practitioner International Journal of Current Medical Science & Practice , 2016 , Vol: 21(3-4): 34-37
- “Study of acceptance of NABH accreditation by Nursing Staff of a teaching hospital” in International Journal of Medicine & Surgery , JK- Practitioner , Volume 21, No. 3-4, July-December 2016.
- “An assessment of patient waiting & consultation time in the Out - Patient department at a selected tertiary care teaching hospital” Journal of Evolution Med. Dent.Sci ISSN-2278-4748/vol.7Issue 08 February 2018.
- “Impact of Out of Pocket Health care Financing & Health Insurance Utilization among the population – A system Review” International Journal of Health Science & Research, Feb 2018, Vol.8: Issue:2, February 2018.
- “Application of Lean Six-Sigma approach to reduce Biomedical Equipment breakdown time & associated defects , Journal of Evolution Med. Dent.Sci ISSN-2278-4748/vol.7/Issue 34/ Aug 20, 2018.
- “Implementation of ‘5S’ Technique in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ,Journal of Evolution Med. Dent.Sci ISSN-2278-4802/vol.7/Issue 34/ Aug 27, 2018.
- “Challenges Faced in Handling Medico-Legal Cases in as Elected Teaching Hospital, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. ISSN 2394-6040/Vol.6/Issue 9/ Sep 06, 2020.
- “A Study on Water Management Strategies in a Selected Teaching Hospital, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. ISSN 2394-6040/Vol.7/Issue 12/ Dec 07, 2020.
- “Cost comparison of laparoscopy, Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy and Open Nephrectomy inn a selected teaching hospital. ISSN Online 2708-3594/Vol.2/Issue 3/May-Jun: 2021.
- “A study on the Utilization of Hospital Information System in inpatient ward, Ins. Aca.Ros. JInr.Med.Pub.Hilh. ISSN online Vol-2/ Iss-6/ Nov-Dec:2021.
