Pavithra L S
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive expertise in hospital administration within tertiary care settings. Demonstrated success in elevating patient safety protocols and executing quality assurance initiatives. Proficient in project management and cultivating academic program development, enhancing operational efficiency and boosting patient satisfaction through strategic communication and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Medical Superintendent
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
Bangalore
10.2021 - Current
- Spearhead hospital clinical operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented policies in accordance with Joint Commission International 8th edition, NABH 6th edition, and hospital standards to enhance hospital efficiency and patient safety.
- Collaborated with the medico-legal team to develop strategies for medico-legal issues.
- Main Coordinator with an international team like Mt. Sinai International, NY, to improve quality and patient safety.
- Clinical team selection, recruitment, monitoring, and development.
- Departmental budgets and resource allocation for optimal performance.
- Hospital planning, new project, and services development.
Senior Assistant Professor
Dept of Hospital Administration, Ramaiah Medical College
Bangalore
10.2021 - Current
- Developed MD program in Hospital Administration.
- Successfully managed academic programs and research initiatives.
- Supervised student research projects, offering guidance on methodologies and best practices.
Hospital Administrator and Asst Professor of Hospital Administration
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital
Tumkur
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed hospital operations to ensure efficient service delivery and patient care.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations and hospital policies.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes.
- Trained staff on quality control and best practices.
Unit Head
Ananya Hospital Private Limited
Bangalore
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Streamlined clinical operations to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and compliance standards.
- Conducted regular meetings to address team needs and challenges.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment regularly.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates.
Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Administration
Kasturba Medical College
Manipal
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Oversaw operations of Women and Children clock at hospital to ensure optimal functionality.
- Executed manager on duty role, addressing immediate operational challenges and decision-making needs.
- Facilitated academic and research activities to enhance knowledge sharing and development.
Senior Resident, Department of Hospital Administration
Kasturba Medical College
Manipal
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Organized workshops to enhance faculty understanding of hospital policies.
- Facilitated academic and research activities to support student engagement.
Administrative Medical officer, Primary Health Centre
Health and Family Welfare Department
Tumkur
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Implemented national health programs to enhance community wellness initiatives at block level.
- Managed clinical practice operations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Executed administrative tasks to support program development and execution.
Education
Fellowship - Quality
ISQua
International Society For Quality In Healthcare06.2025
M.D. - Hospital Administration
Kasturba Medical College
Manipal05.2017
MBBS -
Sri Siddhartha Medical College
Tumkur03.2007
Skills
- Hospital administration
- Clinical operations management
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety protocols
- Project management
- Academic program development
- Operational efficiency
- Policy development
- P&L analysis
Publications
- Turnaround strategies in hospital infection control and bio medical waste management, Dr. Pavithra LS, Dr. Amitha, Dr. Somu G, JAHA, 28, 1, 01/01/16 - 06/30/16
- Evaluation on effectiveness of Training programs on medical faculty using Kirkpatrick model, Dr Pavithra LS, Dr Naveen Kumar, Dr Pragna Rao, JAHA, 32, 2, 07/01/20 - 12/31/20
- Impact of Remote patient monitoring systems on nursing time, healthcare provider and patient satisfaction in General Wards, Dr Pavithra LS, Dr Sheen Khurdi, Dr Priyanka TG, Patrisia Mary, Cureus, 16, 6, 10.7759/cureus.61646
- Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring Equipped with an Early Warning System in Tertiary Care Hospital Wards: Retrospective Cohort Study, Dr Pavithra Lakshman, Dr Priyanka T Gopal, Dr Sheen Khurdi, J Med Internet Res, 27, e56463, 2025
- Patient Monitoring Using Wearable Motion Sensor System, IEEE Xplore, 2023
Certification
- NABH Assessor
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Anexas
- Lab Quality Management in Analytics and Post Analytics, Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair, Manipal
- NABH 3rd, 5th Edition, 6th Edition POI Internal Assessor, QCI
- Clinical Audit, NABH, QCI
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research by ICMR and NIE
- Basic Course in Medical Education at MS Ramaiah Medical College from 06/01/25 to 08/01/25
Continued Medical Education
- Code Blue – Acute Internal Medicine Emergencies Update and ACLS Workshop, Manipal, 10/01/14
- Emotional intelligence workshop, Manipal, 08/01/14
- Healthcare delivery at the grassroots level, Manipal, 11/01/14
- Medical practice and legal issues, Manipal, 02/01/15
- Disaster management – planning, preparedness, and response, Mangalore, 03/01/15
- Planning of hospitals, Mangalore, 04/01/15
- Patient safety organized by Apollo Hospitals, International Patient Safety Congress, Bangalore, 10/01/15
- Healthcare marketing and insurance conclave, Manipal, 03/01/16
- Basic research and its importance in hospital administration, Mangalore, 12/01/16
- Has the flipped classroom flopped, Manipal, 10/01/18
- Pedagogic and personal effectiveness workshop, Manipal, 12/01/18
- CAHO-TECH conference, Bangalore, 09/01/17
- CAHO-TECH conference, Bangalore, 09/01/18
- HALO International Conference, Mangalore, 06/01/19
- Training on leadership, team management, Bangalore, 08/01/19
- CPCON and SAFECON, RMH, Bangalore, 09/01/21
- Patient Safety Conference by Apollo, Bangalore, 02/01/2024
- Medico-legal workshops – Dr. Joga Rao, 09/01/24
- Mt. Sinai International – Quality and Safety workshops, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Lab Diagnostic Conference at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, 01/01/25
- JEEVAN- Empowering Small Healthcare Organisations conclave - 20/12/25
Awards And Accolades
- Best Poster Presentation award, SASH National Conference, 2014, innovations that have transformed medicine
- Best Paper Presentation Award, SASH National Conference, 2016, feasibility study for providing health insurance package for neonates in a tertiary care hospital
- Organizing secretary, CME on organ donation providers' perspective, 2018
- Organizing coordinator, workshop on junior faculty at KMC Manipal called KEY - Keep Empowering Yourself, 2019
- Distinguished Alumni Award from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 2019
- Organizing member, National Conference on Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy, 2022, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
- Organising member, Lab Diagnostic Conference in association with CAHO, 2025, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
- Key JCI Coordinator- Joint Commission International accreditation program, 2025, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
- Organising Co-Chairperson, JEEVAN program, empowering small healthcare organizations, 2025, 12/01/25
Timeline
Deputy Medical Superintendent
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Senior Assistant Professor
Dept of Hospital Administration, Ramaiah Medical College
10.2021 - Current
Hospital Administrator and Asst Professor of Hospital Administration
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2021
Unit Head
Ananya Hospital Private Limited
05.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Administration
Kasturba Medical College
03.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Resident, Department of Hospital Administration
Kasturba Medical College
06.2017 - 02.2019
Administrative Medical officer, Primary Health Centre
Health and Family Welfare Department
10.2010 - 02.2012
Fellowship - Quality
ISQua
M.D. - Hospital Administration
Kasturba Medical College
MBBS -
Sri Siddhartha Medical College