The ACECC will harness digital technology to create an integrated network of eICUs
Apollo Hospitals has launched the Apollo Centre of Excellence in Critical Care (ACECC). The ACECC will harness digital technology to create an integrated network of eICUs providing world-class critical care not just across the Apollo Hospitals network but also in partnership with non-Apollo units in India and abroad. The ACECC will enable wider and timely access to critical care and help in implementing a standardised scope of management and treatment in emergencies and critical medical situations.
Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “The ACECC goes beyond Apollo Hospitals through partnerships with non-Apollo units, both public and private to add value and make it a win-win for patients, doctors, nursing homes and hospitals across India.”
The ACECC will comprise digital technology-enabled Critical Care Units (CCUs) having standard protocols and operating procedures (SOPs) supported by smart solutions. This will enable expansion of the critical care network through e-ICUs using tele-health and Apollo Connect. The ACECC will also focus on evidence-based protocols, training, and capacity building of critical care specialists.
Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “The ACECC will be based on a network of hub-and-spokes units between Apollo and non-Apollo providers, both public and private, to ensure that every citizen has access to the best of critical care when needed.”
Suneeta Reddy, MD, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “The ACECC will enable quality critical care with a reduction in morbidity and mortality by encompassing the entire gamut of critical care backed by appropriate training of healthcare professionals.”
Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint MD, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “ACECC will oversee an integrated critical care network, leveraging our collective strength across the group, and will ensure that we take the speciality to a different level not only in the country but also build a global model for the same.”
Dr K Hari Prasad, President – Hospitals Division, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises said, “The ACECC will help in overcoming variability in expertise and critical care delivery and provide smart solutions to the national shortage of critical care experts.”
Prof Ravi Mahajan, Director – Critical Care Integration and Transformation, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “The launch of the Centre heralds furthering Apollo’s ambition to make high quality, affordable Critical Care expertise available even to the remotest parts of India. It will be a focal point for national networks and international collaborations achieving excellence through standard-setting, developing protocols, quality improvement programmes, education and research.”
