New Delhi, Apr 30: Reinforcing its position as a leader in clinical excellence and research-driven healthcare, Aakash Healthcare has published a landmark study in the globally reputed International Journal for Quality in Health Care, an Oxford Academic publication known for advancing global standards in patient safety and quality care.
The research paper, titled “Evaluating Emergency Code Use and Integrating Clinical Codes for Emergency Conditions to Improve Coordination in a Tertiary Care Hospital,” addresses a critical gap in hospital emergency response systems, communication inefficiencies and delayed escalation protocols.
Authored by Dr. Aashish Chaudhry, Mani Pandey, Tanushree Bora, Shaarang Sachdev, and Shubhi Singh, the study was conducted at Aakash Healthcare, a leading tertiary care institution in New Delhi.
The research introduces a structured system of integrated clinical emergency codes, moving beyond traditional generic alerts like Code Blue. This innovation significantly enhances coordination, clarity, and response efficiency during critical situations.
Key highlights of the study include:
- Identification of communication gaps in traditional emergency code systems
- Implementation of structured, condition-specific clinical codes
- Improved coordination and faster response times across clinical teams
- Establishment of a scalable model for tertiary care hospitals
The study was conducted in a high-volume healthcare setting, with over 23,000 inpatient and 240,000 outpatient cases annually, underscoring the robustness and real-world applicability of the findings.
Dr. Aashish Chaudhry, Senior Author and Managing Director, Aakash Healthcare, added,
“At Aakash Healthcare, we are committed to not just delivering care, but continuously improving how care is delivered. This research reflects our focus on innovation, patient safety, and setting new benchmarks in quality healthcare.”
This publication marks a significant milestone, positioning Aakash Healthcare among a select group of Indian institutions contributing to globally recognized medical research. By integrating clinical excellence with academic rigor, Aakash Healthcare continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier institution shaping the future of healthcare delivery in India and beyond.
