GKNM Hospital Honours Nursing Excellence on International Nurses Day with Awards Ceremony

GKNM Hospital celebrated International Nurses Day on May 15 at its auditorium, honouring nurses with awards across various categories for their dedication, compassion, and clinical excellence in patient care. Dr. Ragupathy Veluswamy, CEO, inaugurated the event recognising outstanding nursing contributions to healthcare.


Coimbatore: GKNM Hospital marked International Nurses Day with a grand awards and recognition ceremony held at the hospital auditorium on May 15, celebrating the tireless dedication, compassion, and professional excellence of its nursing team.

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ragupathy Veluswamy, CEO of GKNM Hospital, in the presence of senior doctors, hospital administrators, nursing leaders, and staff members. The programme was organised to acknowledge the critical role nurses play in delivering quality healthcare and ensuring patient wellbeing.

As part of the celebrations, nurses from GKNM Hospital were felicitated with awards across multiple categories, recognising their outstanding service, unwavering commitment to patient care, clinical excellence, exemplary leadership, and dedication to the healthcare profession.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ragupathy Veluswamy expressed deep appreciation for the nursing staff's contribution to delivering quality healthcare. He emphasised their vital role in patient wellbeing and recovery, commending the team for consistently treating patients with compassion, courtesy, dignity, and respect.

The nursing department of GKNM Hospital has earned several prestigious recognitions and accreditations over the years, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care and clinical practices. These include Nursing Excellence recognition, Endo Safe Certification for endoscopy services, and Operation Theatre Accreditations, all of which underscore the hospital's dedication to quality healthcare and patient safety.

The event featured cultural programmes and interactive sessions, adding vibrancy to the occasion and making it a memorable celebration of the invaluable contribution of nurses to the healthcare community.

GKNM Hospital reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to empowering nursing professionals and fostering a culture of excellence in patient-centred care.

Photo: (Left to Right) Dr. Ragavendra, Medical Director (iOP), Ms. Poongodi, Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Madhavi, Director Quality Excellence, Dr. Ragupathy Veluswamy, CEO, and Dr. V. Santhosh, Director - Medical Affairs and Operations.

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