Demonstrating its continuing commitment to global engagement and knowledge exchange, World Citi Colleges (WCC) participated in an international academic webinar hosted by the Faculty of Nursing of Assam down town University, India, where one of its faculty members served as an invited international speaker.

Dr. Jose Fernando G. Elpa, a faculty member of the WCC Nursing program, delivered a lecture titled “Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Safety: The Nurse’s Role in Digital Safety.” The webinar was attended by nursing students, faculty members, and healthcare educators from Assam down town University, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue on the evolving role of nurses in a rapidly digitizing healthcare environment.

During his presentation, Dr. Elpa discussed the critical importance of accurate documentation, digital competency, and patient safety protocols in the use of Electronic Health Records. He emphasized that as healthcare systems continue to adopt digital technologies, nurses play a vital role in ensuring that patient information is handled responsibly, accurately, and ethically.

The session also explored how technology, when properly integrated into clinical practice, enhances healthcare delivery, reduces medical errors, and improves patient outcomes, reinforcing the need for continuous professional development in digital health systems.

This international speaking engagement reflects WCC's ongoing efforts to strengthen global academic partnerships and contribute to international conversations in healthcare education. Through initiatives like this, WCC continues to position its faculty and students as active participants in the global learning community.