Pharmacist Oath
- I Swear by the code of Ethics of Pharmacy Council of India in relation to the community and shall act as an integral part of health care team.
- I shall uphold the laws and standards governing my profession.
- I shall strive to perfect and enlarge my knowledge to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy and public health.
- I shall follow the system, which I consider best for pharmaceutical care and counseling of patients.
- I shall endeavor to discover and manufacture drugs of quality to alleviate sufferings of humanity.
- I shall hold in confidence the knowledge gained about the patients in connection with professional practice and never divulge unless compelled to do so by the law.
- I shall associate with organizations having their objectives for betterment of the profession of Pharmacy and make contribution to carry out the work of those organizations.
- While I continue to keep this Oath inviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of pharmacy respected by all, at all times!
- Should I trespass and violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot!
Code of Conduct
Preamble
Pharmacists are health professionals who assist individuals in making the best use of medications. This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended to state publicly the principles that form the fundamental basis of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. These principles, based on moral obligations and virtues, are established to guide pharmacists in relationships with patients, health professionals, and society.
Principles
1. Understanding the basic and fundamental knowledge associated with the profession of pharmacy including biomedical sciences; pharmaceutical sciences; applied, social and administrative pharmaceutical sciences and manufacturing practices
2. A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential manner. Interpretation: A pharmacist places concern for the well-being of the patient at the center of professional practice. In doing so, a pharmacist considers needs stated by the patient as well as those defined by health science. A pharmacist is dedicated to protecting the dignity of the patient. With a caring attitude and a compassionate spirit, a pharmacist focuses on serving the patient in a private and confidential manner.
3. A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient. Interpretation: A pharmacist promotes the right of self-determination and recognizes individual self-worth by encouraging patients to participate in decisions about their health. A pharmacist communicates with patients in terms that are understandable. In all cases, a pharmacist respects personal and cultural differences among patients.
4. A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in professional relationships. Interpretation: A pharmacist has a duty to tell the truth and to act with conviction of conscience. A pharmacist avoids discriminatory practices, behavior or work conditions that impair professional judgment, and actions that compromise dedication to the best interests of patients. A pharmacist maintains professional competence. Interpretation: A pharmacist has a duty to maintain knowledge and abilities as new medications, devices, and technologies become available and as health information advances.
5. A pharmacist respects the values and abilities of colleagues and other health professionals. Interpretation: When appropriate, a pharmacist asks for the consultation of colleagues or other health professionals or refers the patient. A pharmacist acknowledges that colleagues and other health professionals may differ in the beliefs and values they apply to the care of the patient.
6. A pharmacist serves individual, community, and societal needs. Interpretation: The primary obligation of a pharmacist is to individual patients. However, the obligations of a pharmacist may at times extend beyond the individual to the community and society. In these situations, the pharmacist recognizes the responsibilities that accompany these obligations and acts accordingly.
7. A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of health resources. Interpretation: When health resources are allocated, a pharmacist is fair and equitable, balancing the needs of patients and society. The endorsement of this document was reviewed in 2017 by the Council on Pharmacy Practice and by the Board of Directors and was found to still be appropriate. Copyright American Pharmacists Association. Adopted by the membership of the American Pharmaceutical Association on October 27, 1994. Endorsed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists House of Delegates on June 3, 1996 (ASHP Policy 9607). Proceedings of the 47th annual session of the ASHP House of Delegates. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 1996; 53:1805. ASHP Reports.
Journey of IQAC
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC):
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Seth Vishambhar Nath Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was established in the academic year 2022 with the goal of initiating, planning, and carrying out multiple activities with the highest priority to maintain and improve the quality of education, thereby enhancing the institution’s quality policy.
Goal of IQAC
Objective:
- IQAC has representatives from the best management, teaching, and stakeholders for getting varied ideas for regular improvement.
- IQAC is a significant body of our institution which looks after the process of teaching, learning, and evaluating the structure of this institution.
- It takes the authority of promoting knowledge in the institution regarding various quality-assured activities and constructing the best for maintaining excellence.
- The most important task of the IQAC is to construct a system for attentive, steady & catalytic improvement in the total performance of institutions. For this, it will put in all efforts & power of the institution towards promoting its holistic academic excellence.
Vision Of IQAC
- To provide excellent education as the most crucial stage for Higher Education Institutions via collaboration and bold actions with both internal and external assistance.
Mission Of IQAC
- The IQAC's mission is to promote academics through self-evaluation of excellent inventiveness, innovation, and outreach-related industry research.
- To communicate, collaborate, and motivate individuals for impending problems in all aspects.
Benifits Of IQAC
- To a higher degree of openness and attention in institutional functioning towards quality establishment and facilitation of standard culture internalisation.
- To improve and integrate the institution's varied activities and to institutionalise many good practises.
- To offer a foundation for decision making in order to improve institutional functioning.
- To serve as a separate agent within the institution in order to increase internal communication.
IQAC Members
The composition of the IQAC is as follows
- Mrs. Sonam Shukla
- Mr. Surrendra Pratap
- Miss. Palak Agrawal
- Mrs. Heena Parveen
- Mohammad Shaif
- Toshi Gupta
- Aishwarya Rajput
- Mohd. Rehan
1. Chairman
- Dr. Bipin Bihari (Director)
2. Secretary
- Mrs. Shalini Pal (Assistant Professor)
3. Coordinator
- Mrs. Sonam Shukla (Assistant Professor)
4. Representative from Administration
- Ms. Pratibha Gautam (D.S.W)
- Mr. Manish Srivastava (Head, Training & Placement)
- Mr. Prafull Chandra Tiwari (Chief Proctor)
- Mr.Abhishek Srivastava(Librarian)
- Ms.Kumari Sumita (Lecturer)
5. Faculty Legislatures
- Ms. Suman(Associate Professor)
- Mr. Nitya Patel
- Mr. Vijay Kumar Dhiman (Associate Professor)
- Kshipra Rajpoot (Assistant Professor)
- Ms.Ranjana Gautam (Lecturer)
6. Account Representative
- Mr. Divyanshu Awasthi
7. Management Representative
- Mr.Shailendra Kumar Srivastava
8. Representative from Students & Alumni
- Mr. Abdul Fahad
- Mr. Kuldeep Dubey
8. Representative from Industries
- Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Panda (Deputy General Manager, Mankind Research Center, Gurgaon)
- Mr. Kaushal Kishore (General Manager, Aurobindo Pharma, Vishakhapatnam)
Annual Quality Assurance Report\ (AQAR)
IQAC Minutes of Meeting
Functions of IQAC
Functions: Some of the functions expected of the IQAC are:
The IQAC of Seth Vishambhar Nath Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences functions include (but are not limited to):
- Development and implementation of quality norms for the institution's numerous academic and administrative operations.
- Reports on numerous quality metrics of higher education are being disseminated.
- Seminars and workshops on description-related topics, as well as the promotion of quality circles, are held.
- Documentation of the different quality improvement functions.
- Assisting the institution's growth bureau with quality-related operations.