We are now in Mumbai

Dr. Ganesh

M.B.B.S

Dr. Ganesh has completed his "M.B.B.S" From G.M.C.J.J Hospital in 1995 and then after completed his M.D. (INTERNAL MEDICINE) From Sion Hospital, Mumbai in 2002.

He started his career with Lokmanya Tilak Muncipal Medical College & Sion Hospital and subsequently was employed with "Smt. S.R. Mehta & Sir K.P.Cardiac Institute", Mumbai.

He was last associated with "Quintiles Data Processing Center India Private Limited", Mumbai as "Associate Director - Medical".

His Hobbies are playing and watching Cricket, listening to old songs, Trekking.

Dr Snehal

MBBS MD

Mrs.Snehal has completed her "GNM" From Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion Mumbai in 1997 and thereafter completed her "B.Sc- Nursing" From Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Nursing College in 2014. She started her career with "Kasturba Municipal Hospital" as "Staff Nurse", Mumbai and subsequently was employed with Westgate Health Care, London as Registered "Nurse", Advance Diabese Care Pvt.Ltd, Mumbai as "Nurse Manager" and Wockhardt Hospital as "Nurse Manager (Medical Surgical Ward - Single Room)". She was last employed with, Seven Hills Hospital as "Nurse Incharge (Medical Surgical Ward - Single Room) since June 2015 before joining us.

She is married to Mr.Prasanna Kadam who is Income Tax Inspector by profession and they have 11 year old son, Arnav. Her Favourite hobbies include Dancing, Singing and Reading.

Mr.Vijayabaskar

B.P.T, M.P.T, MIAP, MISCP(Ireand)

Mr.Vijayabaskar has completed his "BPT" From Dr.MGR Tamilnadu University in 1999 and thenafter completed his "MPT specialized in Orthopaedics" from NIMS University, Jaipur in 2012. He initial 6 years was spent with "B.M.Birla Heart Research Centre", Kolkata and subsequently was a Consultant with multiple organizations namely "Dr.Telang's Dhanvantari Hospital", "Divine Brain - Spine Hospital" and "Larsen & Toubro Medical Centre", Mumbai since Jan'2008 before joining us.

His favourite hobbies include Listening Music, Photography and trekking.

Sister Veeda

Head of Nursing

Sister Veeda completed her Bachelors in Nursing LT College of Nursing under SNDT University, Mumbai. Post completion of her PGDHHM from Symbiosis Center for of Health care, Pune in 2006 she did her Leadership and Management Development Program from University College (UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems), Dublin in the year 2012.

Sister Veeda began her career with LT College of Nursing in 1992 and subsequently was with Jaslok Hospital, MG Memorial and Wockhardt (Mulund). From 2008 t 2015 she was with St Vincents University Hospital, Dublin before returning to India.

Sister Veeda is married to Dr Manoj K Sharma and they have son, Roger.

Doctor consultation at home

Nightingales has a team of highly qualified doctors that are available at your convenience, in the comfort of your home. Now you don't have to wait in queues or have rushed doctor's appointments.

In addition to that, each Nightingales doctor will be fully aware of your medical history, which is stored in our centralised database. This means that you will never need to repeat yourself again.

All our doctors have a minimum of 5 years of experience, and have gained their medical degrees from some of the best universities in India, and the world. Needless to say, all doctors are registered with the Medical Council of India.

Our team of doctors is selected and supervised by a medical director and undergo fortnightly training on carrying out evidence based care plans at home. They are also specially trained to consult on specialty services like dementia, stroke recovery, wound management, pulmonary rehabilitation intensive care.

Nursing services at home

The Nightingales Nurse is confident, compassionate and recognized for her unmatched expertise in home healthcare. Each nurse has a minimum of five years of experience along with specialised training in wound management, pulmonary care, intensive care, stroke rehabilitation and dementia care.

• Monitoring of Vital Signs
• Coordinating care with doctors, other nurses and caregivers based on the patient's care plan
• Cannula Insertion
• Catheterizations
• Enema Application
• Administration of Injections and Vaccinations
• RT Insertion (Food Pipe)
• Suppository Application
• Bladder Wash
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• ECG

Dental Care at home

Nightingales at-home dental services are an extremely convenient option for those who have a busy lifestyle, those who are bedridden and even children who hate going to clinics.

Whether it's a regular dental assessment or a tooth extraction, our dental team is fully equipped to set up a make shift dental unit that consists of a portable dental chair, dental compressor unit and portable X Ray unit. These units are lightweight, hygienic, easy to set up and at par with the latest technologies, protocols and international quality standards.

Nightingales dental care offers a host of services, ranging from regular assessments to even tooth extractions, in the comfort of your home.

Stroke Rehab at home

Stroke patients may undergo several physical, behavioural and emotional changes, such as loss of movement, difficulty in balancing, speech distortion, loss of bladder control and drastic mood swings. If not treated with the right approach these changes can become hard to reverse.

The Nightingales Stroke Care Plan

Guided by the directives of the hospital discharge summary, Nightingales customises a care plan to minimize the impact of stroke on daily life.

• Initial Assessment

  Neurorehabilitation specialists will establish baseline data based on the neurological and neuropsychological assessments using standard protocols.

• Goal Setting Phase

  Based on the assessment report, the severity of symptoms will be categorized.

  The multi-disciplinary team will generate a patient-centered care plan consisting of short and long-term treatment goals.

• Rehabilitation Phase

  The core team will include a neurophysiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, neuropsychologist and rehabilitation nurses.

  Evidence-based practices and daily documentation will ensure that patient progress is consistently monitored.

  Treatment approaches will include: Muscle Re-education, Neurodevelopmental Approaches, Motor Relearning Program and a Contemporary Task-Oriented Approach

• Reassessment Phase

  To check the efficacy of treatment, criteria for discharge planning will be set to evaluate the clinical status and revise long-term goals, if required. Based on the functional improvement/plateauing, the following steps will be considered

  If there is significant functional improvement and increased level of independence, discharge planning will be initiated.

  If there is no significant functional improvement/plateau noted, an alternative treatment approach is considered.

• Discharge Planning

  Preparation of long-term goals to return to work, thus ensuring successful reintegration into the community.

Medical Equipment on hire

Nightingales has partnered with medical technology leader Philips Healthcare to provide a wide range of respiratory care equipment to patients in the comfort of their homes. We also provide mobility devices and specially designed patient care beds on rent.

The following equipment is available for hire:

• Non Invasive Ventilator
• Oxygen Concentrator
• Oxygen Cylinder
• BiPap Machine
• Alpha Bed
• Wheel Chairs
• Walkers
• Surgical Cots

Physiotherapy at home

Our physiotherapists or physical therapists have a minimum of 5 years of experience along with a master's degree in their field of specialization (Orthopaedic, Spine, Neurological, Paediatric, Geriatric, Pain Management, RSI, Ergonomics etc)

They are trained to employ a variety of treatments which include manual therapies, mobility exercises, TENS, IFT, laser and electrotherapy as well as heat and cold treatments, depending on the physical condition of the patient.

Respiratory Care at home

The primary goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to enable patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to achieve and maintain optimal functioning. Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended as an alternative to outpatient rehabilitation for the following reasons:

• Expensive inpatient programmes
• Frequent visits to the hospital
• Anxiety and depression associated with hospitalization
• Difficulty in conveyance

The Nightingales Approach

Under the guidance of the treating physician, Nightingales seeks to provide a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach along with the required respiratory-care facilities at home.

• Improve the patient's quality of life
• Reduce frequency of hospitalization
• Improve the patient's exercise endurance
• Help the patient control symptoms better

IV Therapy at home

Home-based IV therapy gives the patients the option to receive IV fluids or medications in the comfort of their home. Long stay at the hospital or the inconvenience of going to a clinic can be avoided with this unique offering. Home-based IV therapy can be availed by patients receiving regular fluids or medications for

• Treatment of substance abuse
• Treatment of acute infections
• Treatment of heart conditions
• Pain management
• Chemotherapy

Nightingales ensures that its team of experts analyse and provide home-based IV therapy at home in consultation with the patient's physician.

ICU at home

Nothing is better for recovery than the comfort of home. Research suggests that significant health issues that require a long-term stay in the hospital can lead to depression. The stress of being out of one's comfort zone can sometimes lead to a rapid decline in the patient's condition. In addition to this, the families of the patients tend to feel helpless since they are completely dependent on external care.

Fortunately, recent medical and technological advancements have made it possible for patients to comfortably transition from hospital intensive care to a home setting.

Nightingales' Home Intensive Care services, with the help of the treating physicians and a team of expert ICU caregivers, aim to provide patients the expertise and sterility of a hospital intensive care unit in the comfort of their homes. Needless to say, we adhere to strict guidelines and follow all the necessary protocols while administering these services.

Our services include:

• Ryles Tube Insertion and Feeding
• Colostomy Care
• Tracheostomy Care
• Infusion Therapy

Lab Investigations at home

Lab investigations at home are convenient and offer privacy. It is ideal for the elderly and patients who are bed-bound. Lab investigations at home include

• Complete blood count
• Blood urea nitrogen
• Fasting blood sugar
• Post-prandial blood sugar
• Serum creatinine

Nightingales ensures that a well-trained lab technician collects the sample. The test results are delivered in the comfort of your home.

Bedside Caregiver

With the implementation of unique training methods and a rigorous, hands-on, training programme conducted by our experts in the fields of dementia care, stroke management and activities of daily living (ADL) our bedside attendants are well equipped to deal with the following:

• Managing bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding the patient
• Assisting the patient with mobility related difficulties
• Administering oral medication