BGS Medical College & Hospital Conducts Expert Guest Lecture on Hospital Hemovigilance to Strengthen Patient Safety and Clinical Excellence
The Department of Clinical Pharmacology and the Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion at BGSMCH Bengaluru successfully conducted a comprehensive guest lecture titled Hospital Hemovigilance on August 3 2026. Held at the MEU Hall the academic gathering brought together eighty participants including healthcare professionals nursing staff and medical students to address critical safety protocols in transfusion medicine. The event underscored the institutional commitment to elevating clinical standards and ensuring the highest levels of patient safety through continuous professional education.
The session was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by a formal welcome of the distinguished guests. The event was graced by the presence of Dean Dr K S Gangadhara Chief of Hospital Dr Krishna Murthy V R and Resident Medical Officer Dr Pradeep Kumar N. The keynote address was delivered by Dr C Shivaram a renowned expert serving as the Head of the Department of Transfusion Medicine at Manipal Hospital Bengaluru and a principal advisor to the National Haemovigilance Program of India. His extensive experience as an assessor for NABH blood bank standards provided the audience with unique insights into both national and international safety benchmarks.
During the keynote lecture Dr Shivaram provided a detailed overview of the hemovigilance framework emphasizing its role in the systematic monitoring and prevention of adverse transfusion reactions. The presentation meticulously categorized the components of hemovigilance into donor process and recipient segments. Significant attention was given to donor safety including the management of vasovagal syncope and hematomas while process hemovigilance focused on mitigating human and technical errors during the collection storage and labeling of blood components. The speaker also elaborated on serious recipient complications such as Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury and Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload providing clinicians with the tools to identify and manage these risks effectively.
The academic discourse further explored advanced concepts such as severity grading and imputability assessment. Through an interactive series of case based scenarios participants were invited to analyze labeling errors and clinical reactions fostering a practical understanding of how to maintain vigilance throughout the transfusion chain. Following the lecture the guest speaker was formally felicitated by the dignitaries for his significant contribution to the field of transfusion medicine and patient safety.
The program concluded with a recognition ceremony for nursing students who participated in the Gyan Vikas Series I. These students received certificates for their successful engagement with topics related to medication monitoring and good documentation practices. The event was organized under the leadership of Dr Malini S and Dr R Sreelatha with proceedings hosted by Dr Aishwarya V. In the final vote of thanks Dr Teja NPK expressed gratitude to the leadership and participants noting that such collaborations are essential for strengthening the hospital safety systems and fostering a culture of clinical excellence.
