On January 24, 2026 Silver Oak College of Nursing at Silver Oak University will conduct a Workshop on International Patient Safety Goals in partnership with the Sterling Hospitals. This industry-focused training program will expose the BSc (N) Sem-3 and FY GNM students to industry knowledge; a move that will support the university in its quest to provide quality healthcare education in the form of strategic partnerships.
Expert Leadership and Program Coordination
Ms. Vaishali Gujjar, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at the Sterling Hospital will lead the workshop with the title “International Patient Safety Goals”. As a practitioner at the forefront of the hospital, Ms. Gujjar will provide realistic information about the important patient safety measures. Ms. The program coordinator is Pooja Barapatre, Assistant Professor at Silver Oak College of Nursing, who will ensure that this beneficial industry-academia partnership is run smoothly.
Event Logistics and Accessibility
Scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the workshop takes place at Ignite Hall, D-Block, 6th Floor, Silver Oak University in Ahmedabad. This convenient 2-hour session specifically targets BSc Nursing Semester 3 students and First Year GNM students, making it easily accessible for the university's nursing community.
Direct Benefits for Nursing Students
This specialized training has instant professional benefits to the participants. BSc (N) Sem-3 and FY GNM students get patient safety knowledge relevant to industries at the Sterling Hospital which is the expert in infection control. The workshop discusses the key procedures followed in corporate hospitals, which will help close the gap between theory and practice in the classroom. The students develop practical skills in preventing infections, which increases their preparedness to hospital placements and medical careers.
Strengthening University-Industry Partnerships
This collaboration with Sterling Hospitals demonstrates Silver Oak University’s proactive approach to healthcare education. By hosting senior hospital professionals on campus, the university ensures nursing students receive training aligned with actual hospital requirements. Such partnerships create natural pathways for student placements while positioning Silver Oak College of Nursing as a preferred talent source for Ahmedabad's leading healthcare providers.
Continuing Healthcare Education Leadership
The workshop builds on Silver Oak University's recent community initiatives, including the Free Physiotherapy Camp at Bhagwat Bungalow Society. These consistent efforts showcase the university's dual focus on professional training and public health service. Through targeted workshops and hands-on programs, Silver Oak College of Nursing prepares graduates who meet the immediate needs of Gujarat's expanding healthcare sector.
Strategic Significance to Ahmedabad Healthcare
As the healthcare infrastructure in Ahmedabad is increasingly developing, patient safety skills are a necessity among nursing specialists. The involvement of Sterling Hospital confirms the quality of training in Silver Oak University and establishes a direct relationship between academic curriculum and the corporate healthcare provision. This workshop will provide the students with abilities that the corporate hospitals are pursuing in new employees.
Students of BSc (N) Sem-3 and FY GNM must contact Ms. Pooja Barapatre to confirm their participation. The Ignite Hall session will be a valuable, practical learning opportunity that will provide an insight into the expertise of Ms. Vaishali Gujjar on hospital matters.
