Speech Title: AI-Driven Nursing Transformation for Safer, Smarter Care: Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Enhancing Patient Safety, Workforce Resilience, and Operational Excellence
Professional Summary
Deena Naidoo is a seasoned healthcare manager with 39 years of local and international experience across South Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. A visionary leader, he specializes in clinical governance, quality management, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on innovation, AI integration, and transformative healthcare solutions.
Key Expertise & Roles
Current Leadership: Group Clinical Governance Manager & previous Group Nursing Services Manager at Lenmed Health, driving clinical standards, nursing excellence, and governance frameworks. Instrumental in commissioning new hospitals, leading cardiac/stroke accreditation/ OHSC programs.
Previous Impact:
Held senior roles at Life Healthcare (13+ years), including *ICU Manager, National Operational Manager for Quality, and Lead Auditor where he established robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), Clinical governance and audit processes. Managed ICU operations local and globally for 10+ years, blending clinical expertise with strategic leadership.
Academic & Professional Contributions
Educator & Examiner: Senior Lecturer and MBA/undergraduate moderator at MANCOSA and UNISA’s School for Business Leadership, specializing in Business Management, Project Management, and Healthcare Leadership. Moderator for the Innovation/Creativity module at the School for Business Leadership – 2024. , marked and moderated assignments/exam papers (3500) & MBA thesis (20) from 2015. Qualifications: MBA, Advanced Certificate in Management Studies, Hospital Management Development certifications, and multiple healthcare diplomas.
