Venkateshwar College of Nursing Organises National Webinar on Telehealth and Virtual Nursing Care
Udaipur: The SNA Unit-3074 of Venkateshwar College and School of Nursing, Umarda, Udaipur, organised a one-day national webinar on “Telehealth and Virtual Nursing Care – Bridging Distance… Delivering Care…” in collaboration with the Rajasthan State Branch of the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI). The programme was conducted virtually under the guidance of Sai Tirupati University Registrar Dr Devendra Jain and Deputy Registrar Dr Kanupriya Tiwari. More than 250 participants attended the webinar.
Focus on Technology in Nursing and Healthcare
The programme began with a welcome address by Ebenezer T. Abraham, Chairperson of the SNA Unit. College Principal Dr Vijay Singh Rawat delivered the keynote address, highlighting the importance of modern technology in nursing education and healthcare services.
The chief guest was Dr Jogendra Sharma, President of the TNAI Rajasthan State Branch, Vice President of the Indian Nursing Council, and Principal of SMS Government College of Nursing, Jaipur.
In his address, Dr Sharma described telehealth as an important foundation for the future of nursing services. He emphasised its role in extending quality healthcare to people living in remote areas.
Experts Discuss Telehealth and Virtual Nursing Innovations
The technical sessions covered different aspects of telehealth and virtual nursing care.
Dr Geetanjali Sharma delivered a lecture on “Telehealth Fundamentals”. Associate Professor Rupendra Singh Shaktawat spoke on “Virtual Nursing Care – Innovations”, sharing information about emerging technologies and innovations in the field. Anand Trivedi presented a session on “Remote Patient Monitoring & Triage”.
The sessions discussed the basic concepts of telehealth, innovations in virtual nursing services, remote patient monitoring and the role of triage in healthcare.
Aim to Improve Digital Healthcare Awareness
The webinar aimed to raise awareness among nursing students, teachers and healthcare professionals about digital health services. It also encouraged participants to explore how modern technology can improve the quality and accessibility of nursing care.
At the conclusion, Dr Chandra Prakash Devawat, Professor-cum-Vice Principal, expressed gratitude to the chief guest, expert speakers, organisers and more than 250 participants.
The webinar marked an initiative to promote the effective use of digital technology in nursing education and healthcare services.
FAQ Section
1. What was the topic of the national webinar?
The webinar focused on “Telehealth and Virtual Nursing Care – Bridging Distance… Delivering Care…”.
2. Which institution organised the webinar?
The SNA Unit-3074 of Venkateshwar College and School of Nursing, Umarda, Udaipur, organised the webinar.
3. Which organisation collaborated on the event?
The Rajasthan State Branch of the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) collaborated on the event.
4. How many participants attended the webinar?
More than 250 participants attended the online programme.
5. Who was the chief guest?
Dr Jogendra Sharma, President of the TNAI Rajasthan State Branch, Vice President of the Indian Nursing Council and Principal of SMS Government College of Nursing, Jaipur, was the chief guest.
6. Which topics were covered in the technical sessions?
The sessions covered telehealth fundamentals, innovations in virtual nursing care, remote patient monitoring and triage.
7. What was the main objective of the webinar?
The objective was to increase awareness of digital health services among nursing students, educators and healthcare professionals and encourage the use of technology to improve nursing care.
8. Who delivered the vote of thanks?
Dr Chandra Prakash Devawat, Professor-cum-Vice Principal, delivered the vote of thanks.
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