MLH and Med1 set industry standard for hotels in Sri Lanka
First in Sri Lanka, MLH takes lead in the
hospitality/travel/hotel sector:
The internationally renowned, Mount Lavinia
Hotel (MLH), is the first hotel in Sri Lanka to initiate emergency
medical training of international standards for its staff, consisting of
more than seven hundred people.
"We place a premium on the health and safety of every guest that
walks through the doors of the Mount Lavinia Hotel," Mount Lavinia Hotel
General Manager Anura Dewapura said.
The Med1 instructors training the MLH team |
"In accordance with international accreditations and standards, every
one of the more than seven hundred staff of the Mt. Lavinia hotel will
be trained and certified in CPR and First Aid in the coming months. We
are delighted to take advantage of world-class emergency medical
services now available through Med1 to ensure the health and safety of
our guests and our staff. We will commence training on June 6 with
Med1's professional instructors accredited by the American Health and
Safety Institute", Anura added.
Med1, a healthcare development company commenced operations this year
to provide professional and comprehensive emergency healthcare services
to Sri Lanka. Having already launched Sri Lanka's first internationally
accredited emergency medical training institute, Med1 has now chosen
Mount Lavinia Hotel as their lead partner in the hospitality industry to
establish best practices for hotels and tourism.
"Properly trained first responders often are the difference between
life and death in a medical emergency. It is essential to develop the
confidence, knowledge and skills required to respond immediately in the
case of a medical emergency. We are very pleased that Mt. Lavinia is the
first hotel in Sri Lanka to institute international standards for health
and safety in a medical emergency.
"Internationally accredited First Aid and CPR courses require 16
hours of training with an emphasis on hands-on skill practice. With a
rise in tourism expected in Sri Lanka, Mount Lavinia Hotel is the first
hotel to objectively commit to meeting the expectations of international
clients in the area of health and safety in a medical emergency." Med1
Managing Director and CEO Donnie Woodyard Jr says.
"Our initiative with Mount Lavinia Hotel is part of our Board of
Investment (BOI) approved rollout of Emergency Medical Services in Sri
Lanka.
Training on first aid methods |
MLH in partnership with Med1 from left Medon One team with
Donnie Woodyard with GM of MLH and the MLH Team |
As of present, Med1 has established a 10,000 square foot headquarters
equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, medical simulation and
training labs and space for our rapid expansion as we implement a
comprehensive emergency medical service system", Woodyard Jr explained.
According to Woodyard, international quality ambulance services and a
24 hour, three-language communication centre with satellite aided
dispatching services for emergencies are also in the pipeline. Woodyard
further commented that Med1 is very pleased that the Mount Lavinia Hotel
made the commitment of time and resources to take the lead in the
hospitality industry.
"The benefits MLH will gain are truly crosscutting, hotel personnel
will be able to rapidly identify and appropriately respond an emergency
at the hotel, which will both save lives and reflect positively on the
hotel. Furthermore, team members who have gained the training will also
contribute immensely to their communities and families whilst off duty." |