Profile Overview
Dr. Apurva Datey
MBBS,MD Clinical (Microbiology)
Assistant Professor
apurva.datey@smcw.siu.edu.in
2016/09/3963
03-03-2025
Clinical & Community Engagement
- Awareness on HIV–AIDS for patients and relatives in the local language on the occasion of World AIDS Day (1st December 2022) at ESIC-PGIMSR, Andheri, Mumbai
- Hand hygiene awareness talks on the occasion of “Swachhta Pakhwada” for patients and relatives for 3 consecutive years at ESIC-PGIMSR, Andheri, Mumbai
- Conducted multiple awareness sessions across all hospital areas on topics including hand hygiene, use of PPEs, transmission-based precautions, spill management, biomedical waste (BMW), OT practices, etc., at local as well as regional levels at ESIC-PGIMSR, Andheri, Mumbai
- Skit on Needlestick Injury protocol awareness and dance performance on hand hygiene steps during National Laboratory Professionals Week 2024 at ESIC-PGIMSR, Andheri, Mumbai
- Awareness program talk on “Hand Hygiene” on the occasion of International Hand Hygiene Day (5th May 2025) at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune
- Conducted multiple awareness sessions across all hospital areas on hand hygiene, use of PPEs, transmission-based precautions, spill management, BMW, OT and CSSD practices at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune
Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles
- Single-handedly managed the department, including complete administrative responsibilities.
- Worked as Infection Prevention and Control Officer (IPCO) in the Hospital Infection Control Committee and as a member of the Biomedical Waste Management Committee.
- Conducted training programs for hospital staff at both local and regional levels.
- Developed and sustained ongoing programs through effective team communication and collaboration.
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Leadership & Committee Roles:
- Leading the Infection Prevention and Control Team as the Infection Prevention and Control Officer (IPCO) at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune.
- Member, Laboratory Safety Committee at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune.
- Member, Multidisciplinary Safety Committee at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune.
Teaching & Mentoring Highlights
- Ongoing
Awards, Honors & Recognition
- Token of appreciation as IPCO received from the Quality Department of the occasion of Patient Safety week inauguration function
Skills & Additional Competencies
- Highly motivated
- Well-organized
- Team leadership
- Quick learner
Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities
- Part of the team conducting workshops on Biomedical and Engineering technologies at BJGMC, Pune.
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Represented B.J. Government Medical College in major cultural and theatre competitions:
- Purushottam Natya Karandak
- Sakal Natya Karandak
- Firodiya Karandak
- Raj Karandak
- Indradhanushya
- Spandan
- Cultural Secretary, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) for the year 2017–2018.
- Cultural Secretary for the Annual Function “Vedant” at BJGMC, Pune.
- Active participation and awards in various dancing competitions.
- Experience in hosting shows and public speaking.
- All India Rank 19 in NEET Superspecialty (Virology).
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Cultural Performances at SMCW & SUHRC, Pune
- Solo dance performance during Ganesh Chaturthi Cultural Program at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune
- Solo dance performance during Diwali Cultural Program at SMCW and SUHRC, Pune
Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas
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Teaching & Mentorship Goals
- Develop innovative and practical teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention.
- Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students to build professional competence, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility in Clinical Microbiology.
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Research Focus
- Engage in research centered on antimicrobial resistance, surveillance systems, and evidence-based infection prevention and control interventions.
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Role as Infection Prevention and Control Officer (IPCO)
- Strengthen the hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program to meet national (NABH/NCDC) and international (WHO/CDC) standards.
- Implement effective surveillance systems, outbreak management protocols, and antimicrobial stewardship strategies.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, continuous quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Lead capacity-building initiatives and structured staff training programs to ensure sustained compliance and reduction of infection risks.
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Long-term Vision
- Establish a model Infection Prevention and Control program that serves as a benchmark for teaching hospitals by integrating patient care, education, and research to improve healthcare outcomes.