DAB: the beginning of a journey, which goes on
Dr Mohammed Ibrahim first thought of diabetic care in the country. He realized that diabetes is such a disease where not only doctors but patients should be involved in the process of diabetic care. Although the real extent of the problem of diabetes in the country was not evident, he could foresee the present picture at that time and organized a group of social workers, philanthropists and professionals. With the help of them he established Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (then Pakistan) on February 28, 1956. Primarily an adhoc committee was formed to run the organization. Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS)
The Diabetic Association of Bangladesh was established on 28 February 1956 in Dhaka at the initiative of the late National Professor Dr. M Ibrahim (1911-1989) and a group of social workers, philanthropists, physicians and civil servants. The Association started an out-patient clinic in 1957 in a small semi-permanent structure of about 380 sq. at SegunBagicha, Dhaka. Over the years, the clinic has turned into a diabetes care and research complex at Shahbag, Dhaka, which, after the demise of Prof M Ibrahim in 1989, has been renamed as the Ibrahim Memorial Diabetes Centre. BADAS is a nonprofit voluntary socio-medical service organization registered with the Ministry of Social Welfare under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860. It is run by a 32 member National Council of which 18 members from the life member category and 6 members from the Affiliated Association category are directly elected by the representative of the life member and Affiliated Association respectively. One-third of the members (ie 6) from the life member category and 2 from the Affiliated Association retire every year by rotation and election to those one-third posts is held in every Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association. The elected members elect the Office-Bearers of the National Council, consisting of a President, 3 Vice-Presidents, a Secretary General, a Treasurer, a Joint Secretary General, and a Joint Treasurer. The President, so elected, nominates 5 members from amongst the Vice-Chancellors and Professor of Universities in Bangladesh, Heads of National Research Organizations, Heads of Financial Institutions, Heads of Donor Agencies, Heads of Social Welfare Organizations, Heads of Professional Bodies and reputed social workers. The Government nominates 3 ex-officio members representing the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Social Welfare and Finance. The members nominated by the Government must be in the rank of at least of a Joint Secretary. The National Council meets at least once a month and reviews the activities of the Association. It takes decisions on policy matters, budget and finance, planning and development. The executive power of the National Council is vested with the Secretary General who runs the different institutions through respective Board of Management with the help of the Treasurer and BADAS Secretariat. Ibrahim Cardiac hospital & Research Institute
National Professor Dr. M Ibrahim established Diabetic Association of Bangladesh in the year 1956. Not limiting the diagnostic and treatment activities of diabetic patients, the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh has successfully expanded its activities in almost every fields of medical science as the diabetes affects all vital organs of the body. In pursuance of this quest, Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute has been established as a not-for profit organization to prevent and treat cardiac patients, to create awareness and to develop skilled man power. It has already established itself as a highly reputed cardiac institute in the country with a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, technicians and efficient support service members. During the year this Institute has been able to continue its upward trend in clinical activities as well as introducing advance latest facilities. Keeping the trend of continuous expansion the bed numbers of the hospital was expanded to 115 and it is planned to make it 150 within very short time. Academic, Training and Development activities
Daily Clinical Meeting (Cardiology)
Daily Cardiology Clinical Meeting is being held on every working day from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. where discussion held on the condition of admitted cases of previous day. Selected topic presentation and latest journal presentation held daily by Resident Medical Officer on rotational basis. Weekly Cath conference
Weekly Cath conference is being held on every Saturday where the difficult CAG cases were discussed and reviewed from 8.00 a.m. by Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiac Anesthesiologist in joint meeting. Clinical Meeting (Cardiac Surgery + Anesthesiology)
Every Tuesday Clinical Meeting of Cardiac Anesthesiology is being held from 8.00 a.m. All members of Cardiac Anesthesiology & Cardiac Surgery participate in the meeting. Advanced Nurses Training Course on Cardiac care
4 months long ‘Advanced Nurses Training Course on Cardiac care’ has been organized for professional development of Nurses. During the year one course has been completed where 09 participants successfully completed the course. Col (Rtd) Dr Md. Hamidur Rahman, Head of Anaesthesiology was the chief course coordinator and Ms. Ashrafun Nesa, Deputy Nursing Superintendent performed as course coordinator. Diploma in Cardiac Nursing Course
Diploma in Cardiac Nursing Course (Duration - 01 year) for the session of 2011-2012 has been introduced in ICHRI recognized and approved by the Ministry of Health, Government of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Nursing Council. 20 students have been admitted on which 09 students from internal nurses, 03 students from government organization and 08 students from non-government organizations. Hamidur Rahman, Head of Cardiac Anaesthesiology is the chief course coordinator and Ms. Ashrafun Nesa, Deputy Nursing Superintendent is performing as course coordinator. Others
Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute needs to support its activities through a well-established Quality Assurance System to gain competitive advantage and satisfy of its patients. To ensure this objective the hospital awarded ISO- 9001:2008 QMS certificate. Second Surveillance Audit has been conducted by concerned authority and the audit team expresses their satisfaction by observing QMS operation in ICHRI and recommended for continuation of ISO certification. Seminar/Symposium
- Scientific Seminar & Symposium are held regularly.
- Doctors and Nurses are regularly participated in CPR course arranged by BIRDEM and Ibrahim Cardiac
- Doctors are regularly participated in DLP course arranged by BADAS
The plan of expansion and conversion of Ibrahim Cardiac to Ibrahim Cardio Thoracic Neuro Vascular and Transplant Hospital & Research Institute will be implemented very soon. Once completed this will offer comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic treatment while allowing introduction of therapeutic modality to treat patients with end stage disease using life saving and life extends organ transplant procedures. The plan is to consolidate on the kidney transplant that is already taking place and will start liver, bone marrow and heart transplant in phases. For this a twin Operation Theater with suitable pre and post-operative ICUs will be established and the work in progress. Department of Cardiology
The cardiology department encompasses 75 inpatients beds out of which 18 beds are allocated for Coronary Care unit (CCU), 6 beds are for SD-CCU (A), 12 in SD-CCU (B), 10 in Cath Ward, 4 in Pediatric Cardiology and the rest are used for the treatment of a wide range of cardiac conditions, both acute and chronic, Comprehensive Invasive and Non-Invasive services are offered. This department offers multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of cardiac diseases/ailments. It provides a range of service taking into consideration the patient’s needs. The treatment is supported by a team of Cardiologists. Department of Cardiac Surgery
The cardiac Surgery Department encompasses 36 inpatient beds 08 beds are used for post-operative Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 06 beds for Step-down ICU the rest of the beds are used for the treatment of a wide range of pre and post-operative conditions. The department is supported by two fully equipped operation theaters specialized for undertaking all types of cardiac surgeries.
