Globally Healthcare Systems, including hospitals are experiencing metamorphic changes. These changes have been triggered, to some extent by the enhanced expectations of recipients on one hand and of healthcare providers on the other. However, when analyzing the force multipliers actually responsible for bringing about unprecedented changes in the health arena, one cannot ignore the crucial role played by Healthcare Infrastructure and Medical Technology – the two key factors that have impacted and are likely to transform Patient Care Delivery in the days to come.

 

Keeping in view the catalyst nature of the these multipliers, it is essential that all recent advancements and future trends related to Healthcare Infrastructure and Medical Technology be discussed, deliberated and analyzed to create a win-win situation for all stakeholders in the healthcare delivery subset.

The Department of Hospital Administration, AIIMS in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), The Indian Institute of Architects (NC) and Academy of Hospital Administration (AHA), has taken the lead to organize an International Conference on Recent Advances and Future Trends in Healthcare Infrastructure and Medical Technology (HIMT 2011), to beheld from February 2-5, 2011, at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

The Aim of the Conference isto provide an enabling platform of synergy to the Promoters, Healthcare Providers, Administrators, Architects, Engineers, Project Managers & Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers and Pharma Industry and other Stakeholders for Knowledge Enhancement, Skill Acquisition, and Networking in a multi-dimensional and multi-faceted sphere of Healthcare Infrastructure and Medical Technology.

The Objectives of HIMT 2011 are:

• To deliberate upon recent advances and future trends in healthcare infrastructure and its impact on healthcare delivery.
• To discuss the advancements and future applications of medical technology in healthcare.
• To dwell upon the impact of technological advances on patient-care provisioning.
• To emphasise the importance of stakeholder synergy and networking in providing optimal healthcare services.

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),the guiding beacon for medical research in the country, enjoys the position of India’s Premier Medical Institute and has been rated as one of the top ten Hospitals in the World.

It is the pioneering Department in the Country to offer Masters’ and PhD Programs and likewise, is the first to achieve an ISO 9001:2008Quality Management System Certification. The Department has a long-standing tradition of successfully organizing a number of CMEs and National & International level Conferences in the field of Hospital Management.

The Scientific Program of the Conference addresses the needs of healthcare and hospital administrators, medical directors/CEOs of public and corporate hospitals, clinicians, policy makers, hospital architects & engineers, project consultants, healthcare insurance providers, experts from healthcare infrastructure & construction industry, pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturers, financers associated with healthcare industry, disaster management experts and researchers, academicians, nursing administrators, equipment and pharma executives, other sectoral representatives – from commerce & finance, banking, IT, students & trainees in medical architecture, health and hospital management.

The Organizers of the conference recognize the pivotal role played by Architects, Engineers, and Builders in the delivery of quality healthcare and also appreciate the importance of synergy between them and the Healthcare Planners. Accordingly, interactive sessions have been planned among different sector stakeholders to deliberate upon relevant issues in order to come up with optimum solutions to pertinent problems. This will enable participants to share knowledge and experiences, which together will go a long way in evolving best practices. The Conference will also indicate the road ahead for academicians, researchers, planners, and policy-makers.

Keeping in view your experience and expertise in the field of Healthcare Infrastructure and Medical Technology and recognizing your valuable contribution to the same, we as members of the Core Organizing Committee of HIMT 2011, request your presence as a Delegate in this coveted event. We assure you that the scope of the conference and the presence of fellow participants from allied sectors will greatly enhance your individual knowledge base.

The Registration Fee details for Delegates is as under:

• Indian Nationals:Rs.2500/delegate up to October 31, 2010; Rs.3000/delegate after October 31, 2010; Rs.4000/delegate for all Spot Registrations; Rs.2000 for Spouses.
• Foreign Nationals: US $ 75 delegate up to October 31, 2010; US $ 100 delegate after October 31, 2010; US $ 150 delegate for all Spot Registrations; US $ 70 for Spouses.
• Students (Limited Seats): Rs.1500/delegate – registrations open till 30th Nov 2010 only.

All payments to be made by Demand Draft drawn in favour of HIMT NEW DELHI payable at New Delhi, India or sent to the Conference Coordinator at the mentioned address. The Fee can be wire transferred directly by using IFS CODE – SBIN0001536 (Domestic Transfers), Swift Code SBININBB545 (International Transfers). Our Bankers: State Bank of