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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.

OUR SPECIALISTS

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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).

He has developed along with Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT-M, two simulators for practicing regional ophthalmic blocks, first of its kind, called “Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Simulation System (OASiS)” and “Real Time View Mannequin for Needle Blocks.” He was the Organizing Secretary and Scientific Vice-Chair for the 4th World Congress of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia (WCOA), held first time in India, conducted jointly by Sankara Nethralaya and British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society, UK. He has authored chapters in Books, written invited Review articles and published Original research articles in both National and several International peer reviewed Indexed journals. He was invited nationally and internationally as a guest speaker, to conduct workshop in regional eye blocks and to perform live demonstration of ophthalmic blocks. He is one of the Chief Editor for the book titled “Principles and Practice of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia”. His areas of special interests include regional ophthalmic anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia and bio-statistics.

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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.

Highly trustworthy, ethical and discreet, committed to customer service. Detail-oriented and resourceful in completing projects.

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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).

She has developed a new program for optimizing appointment system in Sankara Nethralaya hospital, Chennai.

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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.

Jothimurugan's academic background includes an MBA in Hospital Administration from the prestigious Vadamalayan Institute of Medical and Allied Health Sciences in Madurai. Passionate about improving healthcare standards, he strives for excellence in his work and is committed to making a positive impact in the field.

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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.

Furthering her education, she completed a Master's in Hospital Administration from SRM University, emphasizing her commitment to healthcare management. Dr. Rohitha is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, currently serving as a Quality Manager at Prashanth Hospitals. With over 12 years of experience, she also contributes to healthcare research as a Research Consultant at RISI and holds the position of General Secretary at IAHDA.

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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.

She is a Fellow in International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and a Certified professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) by NAHQ and Certified in Risk Management (CHRM) from CAHO. She is an American Accreditation Association Assessor and a CQI certified ISO 9001:2015 QMS and RMS Internal Auditor. She is experienced in implementation of National and International accreditations like Joint Commission International, Australian Council on Healthcare standards (ACHSI), National Health Regulatory Authority, Bahrain and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare providers, India. She is associated with RISI as a Part-time Trainer and a Valuable Member.

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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.

She has seventeen years of exclusive experience in managing the Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation & Risk Management processes for Hospitals accredited by JCI, NABH, NABL, NHRA, ISO etc. She has done her Masters in Hospital Administration from Amrita University and has certifications like CPHQ, CHRM, LSSGB, etc to her credit and is currently pursuing PhD in Healthcare Management. She is currently heading the Department of Quality & Patient Safety in Ibn Al- Nafees Hospital, Bahrain.

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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.