Dr.JEYASEKHARAN MEDICAL TRUST

Dr.JEYASEKHARAN HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

KP ROAD, NAGERCOIL, SOUTH INDIA 629003

An NABH accredited and ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified multispeciality hospital

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DR.JEYASEKHARAN HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME
KP ROAD, NAGERCOIL, SOUTH INDIA 629003
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MILESTONES

YearEvent
1965Dr.N.D Jeyasekharan Hospital opened as a small 2 roomed centre at Cape Road, Vepamoodu
1967New Hospital building at present site on KP Road (A-block and cottages –functioning as a primarily surgical centre with 100 beds) - opened on 15th Nov by Dr.A.S.Asirvatham (Principal, Madurai Medical College). This date has been celebrated as the Hospital Day since.
1976Hospital recognized for Govt. Family Welfare program
1980First major expansion of the hospital with the completion of the B block (New Outpatient, diagnostics and operating facilities) opened by Dr.A.S.Fenn (Principal, CMC Vellore) on 15th Nov 1980
1982• Department of Anaesthesia started
• Clinical Pathology lab opened
1985• Centralized oxygen and vacuum supply started
• Narcotics licence granted to the hospital
• Mechanical Ventilator obtained*
1986• New Operating Theatre complex opened
• Endourological work commenced (Uretrorenoscopy)*
1987Dialysis Room opened with one Kobe machine*
1988• Inauguration of Gastroenterology Unit by Dr. N. Balsalam, Retd. Principal, Trivandrum Medical College and inauguration of Urology and Dialysis unit by Dr. K. Sasidharan, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum on 31stOctober 1988
• Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Scopy started*
• Medical Intensive Care Ward was opened on 31stOctober 1988 by Dr. G. Reghuvaran, Jawahar Hospital, Nagercoil
• Ultrasound scanning and Echocardiography services started in thehospital
• Engineering and maintenance dept (EMD) started
1990Central Sterilization Supply Department (CSSD) and Maternity Wards opened on 11-06-1990 by Dr. C. Vittal, FRCS, Superintendent, Victoria Hospital, Bangalore.
1991Hospital recognized for Training towards Dip. NB General Surgery
1994• Dr. J.N. Daniel Block (private wards) was opened on 15th March 1994 by Dr. N.D. Jeyasekharan
• Hospital recognised for treatment of ISRO employees
• Electroencephalography (EEG) machine obtained
1995• New MICU and Emergency complex/ Cardiac ICU opened by Dr.B.PRajan (Vice Chancellor Madras University) on 15thNovember.
• Dr. G.M. Samuel Block was opened on 24th February 1995 by his son Mr. John Manuel
• Incinerator obtained for the hospital
1996• Hospital selected by the Tamil Nadu Peoples Consumer Forum as the Hospital for ‘Best Nursing Care' in the District
• Laparoscopic surgery started
1998• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy* and Treadmill opened on 10thJuly 1998 by Mr.SureshRajan (Minister of state for Tourism)
• Licensed Blood Bank sanctioned
• External pacemaker obtained for emergencies
• Fully equipped ambulance service commissioned including cardiac monitors/ resuscitation equipment, oxygen and Respirator
2000• 75th Birthday of founder Dr. N.D. Jeyasekharan and Founder's Day function held on 15th March 2000
• Formal A & E services with a multidisciplinary trauma team (Orthopaedic/ Neurosurgical/ General Surgical/ Medical and Anaesthesiological components)
• Arterial Blood Gas Analyser inaugurated on 25th November 2000*
• Transvenous pacing for Emergency cardiac care
• Duodenoscopy services started
• Neurosurgical work commenced
• Automated Complete Blood Counter*
• Electronic Data Processing – OP and IP registration and cash counters went online (LAN) on 1stFebruary 2000*
• Steam cooking in the hospital mess
2001• School of Nursing opened on 30 th July 2001 by Dr.N.D.Jeyasekharan
• Central Block (‘C' Block) - Pharmacy Building opened on 15 th Nov 2001
• Video Endoscopy services started
• Urodynamic work started*
• Computerized Spirometry services started*
• CMAI recognised Diploma in Radiodiagnostic Technology started (10 students per batch)
2002• Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) installed*
• Holter cardiac monitoring obtained
• Air-conditioned mortuary commissioned
• Thermo-ablation services started
• Pharmacy computerised and networked with the cash counters (existing LAN)
2003• Dr. Jeyasekharan Medical Trust School of Nursing formally inaugurated on 14 th April 2003 by Mr. S. Munir Hoda, Home Secretary Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
• Inauguration of Emergency Accident Relief Centre at Kanyakumari, by Mr.S.MunirHoda, Home Secretary Govt. of Tamil Nadu on 14 th April 2003.
• New Dialysis Block opened by Mr. Gagandeep Singh Bedi, IAS,Kanyakumari District. and Urodynamic Department inaugurated by Mr. Palaniappan,IAS, Transport Commissioner, Govt. of Tamil Nadu on 14 th April 2003
• Hostel for School of Nursing and Paramedical students opened on 15 th March 2003 by Dr. N.D. Jeyasekharan
• Recognition by HUDCO for treatment of employees
• Shredder obtained for facilitation of waste disposal
2004• Inauguration of EMG, EEG, Brain mapping, Evoked Potential studies and Nerve Conduction studies machine held on 13 th October 2004.
• Rani Jeyasekharan Hostel for Women opened on 15 th March 2004 by Dr.N.D.Jeyasekharan.
• Fully automated biochemistry analyser obtained*
• Recognition by BSNL for treatment of employees
• CMAI recognisedAnaesthesia Technician Training Course- Diploma started with 3 students per batch*
• Arterial vascular profile study machine for cardiovascular disease – Nov 2004.
• Bio-gas plants commissioned
• Waste burning chamber obtained
• Laundry waste water plant obtained
2005• Palliative medicine department started
• Oral morphine obtained
• Website functional
2006• Anisha Ranjit Paediatric Ward
• Dr. Jeyasekharan Educational & Charitable Trust
• Pharmacy Branch
• Canteen / Snack Store
• New Mess
• New Radiology Department
2007• Laundry facility upgraded
• Heart Lung Machine
• Open Heart Surgery
2008• Bio Medical Waste Disposal by Aseptic System
• Dental Wing
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMAI)
2009Anaesthesia Technician Training Course (CMAI)
2010• SGW/ SCW/LLW
• Dr. N.D. Jeyasekharan Award on Founder's day
• Digitalization of Medical Records
2011• Urodynamic Machine
• Creche
• Dialysis Technician Course (CMAI)
2012• ISO 14001: 2004 EMS Certificate
• Fire Hydrant System
• OPD Extension
• Express Lab Services
2013• Mammogram
• New Cath Lab
2014• P.A. System
• JMT TACT Academy
2015• 5 KW Solar System
• Liquid Medical Oxygen Cryo Cylinder
• Fertilization and Fetal Research Center (GIFT)
2016• B.Sc Operation Theatre Technology Course (Dr. M.G.R. University)
• B.Sc Dialysis Technology Course (Dr. M.G.R. University)
• B.Sc Radiology Technology Course (Dr. M.G.R. University)
2017NABH Full accreditation
2018College of Nursing
2019• Mobile clinic
• New equipment for Cath lab
• Government of Tamil Nadu Award for TB control in India
2020• Covid-19 care & awareness
• Special India Post envelope
2021• OPG Machine – X-ray for ENT & Dental wing
• Plasma Sterilizer in CSSD
• Fetosense Fetal Monitoring System CTG Machine
2022• Oxygen Plant
• CRRT Unit
• Mammogram
• Laser Surgery
• NewFlexi Endourology