Dr. (Prof.) Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Nagpur, felicitated and congratulated the nursing students of AIIMS Nagpur for their outstanding performance in an essay competition organised during the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight (National Netradan Pakhwada), in the presence of Dr. Rajini Peter, Principal, College of Nursing, AIIMS Nagpur.

The Regional Inter-Collegiate Essay Competition on eye donation was organised by Madhav Netralaya Eye Institute & Research Centre, Saksham and Roshni Foundation, Nagpur. Twenty-four B.Sc. (Honours) Nursing students of College of Nursing, AIIMS Nagpur competed across English, Hindi and Marathi categories and six students secured 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Consolation Prizes. The students were awarded during valedictory and prize distribution ceremony at Veer Savarkar Hall, Nagpur, on 6th Sept 2026. 
List of Awardees:
Essay in English Language Category
Antima Poonia- Second Prize
Risha Mandal- Second Prize
Essay in Hindi Language Category
Varsha Kumawat- First Prize
Saroj- Third Prize
Khushi Saini- Consolation Prize
Essay in Marathi Language Category
Sapna Tajne- Consolation Prize

AIIMS Nagpur welcomed, the Deputy Director of Health Services (Nursing) Dr Nilima Sonawane and 31 Principals of Nursing Colleges under the DHS, Public Health Department, Maharashtra, for a 2-days cross-learning programme to facilitate exchange of experiences and exposure to best practices in nursing education, clinical training and institutional management at AIIMS Nagpur from 28-29^th September, 2026. The programme jointly organized by the DDHS (Nursing) and College of Nursing was inaugurated by Executive Director and CEO Prof. Prashant P Joshi, in the presence of Dean Academics, Dr. Rasika Gadkari and Principal, College of Nursing, Prof. Rajini Peter.

The programme featured interactive sessions and exposure to academic administration, Competency based education, simulation, OSCE, library and laboratory management, equipment planning, clinical nursing practices, patient safety, infection control practices, quality improvement, faculty development and nursing leadership.

The programme fostered experience sharing, collaborative learning and identification of practices that can be adapted to strengthen nursing education and clinical training across institutions.

# Learning together # Sharing experiences # Adapting for excellence

AIIMS Nagpur Hosts Advanced Cadaveric Regional Anaesthesia Workshop- VESALIUS 2026, Focused on  Fascial Plane Blocks.

The Department of Anaesthesiology and Department of Anatomy, AIIMS Nagpur, in collaboration with the Cadaveric Research Academic Board (CRAB), AORA, successfully conducted VESALIUS 2026 ,  Ultrasound-Guided Cadaveric Regional Anaesthesia Workshop on 27 September 2026. The workshop was based on the theme “Fascial Plane Blocks – Precision in Every Plane.” With around 35 delegates and faculties from across the country, the workshop brought together anatomy, ultrasound and fluoroscopy to advance image-guided regional anaesthesia and pain interventions.

The workshop was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Nagpur, Prof. (Dr.) Prashant P. Joshi, who addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of advanced, anatomy-based training in strengthening clinical skills and patient care.

The one-day workshop provided participants with an opportunity to integrate ultrasound imaging, applied anatomy and hands-on cadaveric needling. The programme featured expert demonstrations on volunteers, rotational hands-on stations and a masterclass with cadaveric needling demonstrations.

Five dedicated stations covered regional anaesthesia techniques involving the anterior thorax, anterior abdomen, posterior thorax, posterior lower trunk and chronic pain interventions. A special anatomy station demonstrated fascial layers and their clinical relevance.

The workshop was led by Dr. Gajanan N. Chavan as Organising Chairperson, Dr Gugapriya T S as senior Advisor, Dr. Bhuvaneswari B as Course Director, Dr. Himangi Bhokare and Dr. Anu Kewlani as Organising Secretaries, and Dr. Divish Arora as lead faculty. Faculties included Dr. Archana Areti, Dr. Sanghamitra Ghosh, Dr. Saurabh Barde, Dr. Abhishek Lonikar, Dr. Rasika Timane , Dr. Shweta Puntambekar, Dr. Shreya Modi , Dr. Tanvi Meshram, Dr. Prateek Arora, Dr. Renjith K, Dr. Mahendran Kurup, Dr. Ripon Choudhary, Dr. Revanth Challa and Dr. Deepali Jamgade.

The workshop brought together anaesthesiologists, pain physicians, critical care specialists, residents and fellows for advanced training in regional anaesthesia.

AIIMS Nagpur Neonatology Department Shines at National Patient Safety Conference 2026

AIIMS Nagpur recently hosted the National Patient Safety Conference 2026, bringing together healthcare teams from medical colleges and institutions across the country. The conference was attended by doctors, nursing officers, and hospital administration teams, providing a national platform for sharing experiences, innovations, and best practices in patient safety. The conference addressed diverse aspects of patient safety across all age groups, with discussions and presentations focusing on promoting safer practices across healthcare settings.

The Department of Neonatology, AIIMS Nagpur, achieved a notable three-prize sweep at the conference. Dr Mansi Madan, Senior Resident in Neonatology, secured the First Prize in Oral Paper Presentation for her work, “Tracking Antibiotic Exposure: Antimicrobial Stewardship Dashboard from a Tertiary Care Indian NICU.” The project highlighted the importance of monitoring antibiotic use as part of efforts to promote rational antimicrobial practices in neonatal intensive care.

Dr Nishant Banait, Associate Professor of Neonatology, received the Third Prize in Oral Paper Presentation for his presentation, “Leveraging an Advanced Tele-SNCU Hub and Spoke Model to Improve and Sustain Neonatal Outcomes in Remote Area neonatal outcomes”, showcasing the role of technology and remote clinical support in strengthening neonatal care.

Adding to the department’s achievements, Dr Anuja Bedekar, Senior Resident in Neonatology, won the Third Prize in Poster Presentation for “Clinical Governance for Safer Neonatal Care.”

On this achievement, Dr Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director, AIIMS Nagpur, congratulated the Department of Neonatology and all the awardees for their outstanding performance. He stated, “This achievement is a matter of great pride for AIIMS Nagpur and reflects our growing emphasis on building a strong culture of patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based healthcare. Our aim is to strengthen systems that identify risks, learn from clinical experiences and continuously improve the safety and quality of care delivered to our patients. We are committed to encouraging meaningful clinical research, innovation and the translation of evidence into practice. Such initiatives are an important part of our long-term vision of developing AIIMS Nagpur as a centre of excellence in patient safety, clinical research, innovation and high-quality healthcare. ”

The College of Nursing, AIIMS Nagpur, in collaboration with the Society of Perioperative Nursing India, organized the National Conference on Perioperative Nursing on 18-19 September 2026 at AIIMS Nagpur, on the theme “Advancing Excellence in Perioperative Nursing: Safety, Skills and Innovation.” A pre-conference workshop titled “Surgical Safety Starts with Us: Advancing Perioperative Nursing Practice” was conducted on 18 September 2026, focusing on practical skills and contemporary approaches to perioperative patient safety.
The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Nagpur; in the august presence of Dr. Rasika Gadkari, Dean Academics; Dr. Siddharth Dubashi Dean Student welfare; Dr Nilesh Nagdeve, Medical Superintendent; Prof. Dr. Asha P. Shetty, President, Society of Perioperative Nursing India; Prof Dr. Rajini Peter, Principal, College of Nursing and Mr. Rakesh VR, Organizing Secretary. Dr. Prashant P. Joshi, highlighted the crucial role of perioperative nursing in ensuring patient safety and achieving quality surgical outcomes. He also expressed his commitment to supporting and encouraging more such academic and professional events, in keeping with the Institute’s commitment to excellence in patient care and education. Prof. Asha P. Shetty, in her keynote address, highlighted the evolving role of perioperative nurses in patient safety, evidence-based practice, and innovation and technology-enabled surgical care.
The conference attracted 398 participants—245 attending in person and 153 joining online—from across the country, representing nursing professionals, educators, students and healthcare experts. The two-day academic programme featured expert-led plenary sessions, panel discussions, oral and e-poster presentations, case presentations, quiz and reel competitions, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking. The Minija Joseph award for Best OT Nurse was also presented in recognition of excellence and contribution.
Following a hands-on pre conference workshop with six skill stations, the conference day featured eight scientific sessions. The programme explored key priorities across the perioperative continuum, including newer evidence for prevention of surgical site infections, robotic surgery and AI-enabled monitoring, competency-based preparation of the perioperative nurses, and systems approaches to achieving zero harm in the operating room. Discussions also addressed the expanding role of perioperative professionals in organ donation and transplantation, alongside the safety, wellbeing and working conditions of the operating-room workforce.
Overall, the conference provided a platform to connect evidence, skills, technology, teamwork and leadership, with a shared focus on advancing safer surgical care while strengthening the perioperative workforce.