About RISI

Advancing healthcare quality through principled statistical practice.

Welcome to the Ragava International Statistical Institute (RISI), where we are dedicated to setting a global standard for principled statistical practices in healthcare, healthcare research, and business improvement.

RISI healthcare quality and patient safety training
Evidence-led improvement

Training, research, and applied analytics designed to improve healthcare quality and patient safety.

RISI healthcare quality and patient safety training
01 Healthcare Quality
02 Patient Safety
03 Applied Analytics
Our Perspective

Statistical science with direct impact on care quality.

At RISI, we believe in the transformative power of principled statistical methodologies to elevate healthcare standards on a worldwide scale. Through our commitment to cutting-edge research and the continuous advancement of data analytics, we aim to be at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare, ensuring that every decision is informed, ethical, and aligned with the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

RISI stands as a hub of expertise, providing training and research opportunities to elevate both healthcare standards and the field of statistical science.

In accordance with the Institute of Medicine (IOM), we recognize that medical errors constitute a significant contributor to both mortality and morbidity. To proactively tackle preventable medical errors, we offer advanced techniques designed to mitigate potential pitfalls through the application of rigorous statistical methods. We focus on utilizing statistical techniques to elevate the quality of healthcare, developing groundbreaking models for health quality, and advocating for patient safety.

In addition to spearheading dynamic Statistical projects in healthcare, the institute offers comprehensive training for individuals aspiring to become Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). Furthermore, RISI provides various certificate courses, including MINITAB, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, Certified Data Visualization Professional (CDVP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Data Analytics (CPHDA), Certified KPI Professional in Healthcare (C-KPIPH), and Big Data Analytics.

Leadership & Faculty

Our Specialists

Experienced professionals contributing to healthcare quality, research, patient safety, and organizational improvement.

Dr. Jaichandran Venkatakrishnan
RISI Specialist

Dr. Jaichandran Venkatakrishnan

Honorary Advisor, RISI

Dr Jaichandran V V, is a Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. He is currently the Secretary for Ophthalmic Forum of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (OFISA), affiliated to Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA).

Dr. Dinesh Parasuraman
RISI Specialist

Dr. Dinesh Parasuraman

CEO, RISI

A Healthcare Professional expertise in Healthcare Technology, administration & Quality with experience in fast – paced working environments demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skill.

Mrs. Parimala Thennarasu
RISI Specialist

Mrs. Parimala Thennarasu

Chief Operating Officer, RISI

Ms. Parimala is a Healthcare Information technologist with experience in development of information systems in healthcare, especially in healthcare quality and patient safety. She has master degree in computer application (MCA).

MR. Jothimurugan
RISI Specialist

MR. Jothimurugan

MBA

Course Coordinator

Jothimurugan is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Quality Executive at Prashanth Hospitals in Chennai. With three years of invaluable experience in the healthcare sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

Dr. Rohitha
RISI Specialist

Dr. Rohitha

M.B.B.S, MHA, CPHQ

Director - Research

Dr. Rohitha, a distinguished healthcare professional, holds an M.B.B.S degree from Govt. Thanjavur Medical College. She expanded her expertise with a Diploma in Family Medicine and a course in Evidence-Based Diabetes Management.

Raghavi Damodaran
RISI Specialist

Raghavi Damodaran

B.sc, MBA, CPHQ, FISQua, CHRM, CPPS

Faculty

Raghavi Damodaran is a Quality Manager which a decade of experience in Healthcare. She has graduation in Psychology and Masters in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management.

Remya Radhakrishnan
RISI Specialist

Remya Radhakrishnan

MHA, CPHQ, CHRM, LSSGB

Faculty

Ms. Remya Radhakrishnan, an experienced Healthcare Quality Manager with a demonstrated history of working in nationally & international accredited hospitals.

Vasudevi
RISI Specialist

Vasudevi

Msc (N), MBA(HM), CPHQ

Director- Corporate Training

Bring over 15 years of Health care experience as a Quality Manager, Operations Manager and Chief Nursing officer. QCI certified Entry level NABH Assessor and BLS & ACLS INSTRUCTOR at American Heart Associatio.