Developed by the International Standards Organisation (ISO), the ISO 14001 certification is the internationally recognized standard for the environmental management of businesses. It stipulates controls for those activities that have an effect on the environment. These include the use of natural resources, handling and treatment of waste and energy consumption.
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, CEO of DHCC, said: "Right from commencement, we have insisted on Total Quality Management across all aspects of DHCC operations. It is heartening to note that our efforts have been appreciated by an authority that applies stringent criteria to ensure a global standard, such as the ISO."
Dubai Healthcare City has also received ISO 9001:2000 certification for its quality management system, in 2004 and the Dubai Quality Appreciation Award (DQAP) in the Health category in 2005.
Ahmed Sharaf, Senior Vice-President - Healthcare and Energy, Tatweer said the ISO 14001:2004 certification ensures the highest level of on-going environmental compliance and improvement in the environmental management systems' performance at DHCC.
"It is reassuring for all key stakeholders - medical and healthcare institutions, patients and end-users - to know that the institution does everything it can to the highest degree of environmental compliance," he said.
To receive ISO 14001 certification, an organisation must evaluate the effect it has on the environment. It should then prioritise ways in which it might reduce them. Next, it has to identify the boundaries of its management system and document procedures for implementing the requirements of ISO 14001. Finally, it has to ensure the procedures are implemented in compliance with international standards of environmental basics and then audited by an accrediting committee.
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, added: "Our commitment to total quality grows stronger as we progress towards creating a regional centre of excellence in the delivery of quality healthcare services."
ISO is the world's leading developer of international standards. ISO standards specify the requirements for state-of-the-art products, services, processes, materials and systems, and for good conformity, assessment, managerial and organizational practice.
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Dubai Healthcare City awarded ISO 14001:2004 certification
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 21 - 2007 at 14:12
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Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has become the first of Tatweer's entities to receive major global environmental management recognition with the ISO 14001:2004 certification.
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About Dubai Healthcare City:Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.
Dubai Healthcare City aims to establish a distinctive regional hub providing developed healthcare services, and advance health related educational programs and scientific research in the Middle East. DHCC seeks to acquire a number of authorities and international corporations specialized in providing healthcare, education, services and research, whilst positioning itself within Dubai, and mutually benefiting from the professional collaboration provided.
DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR). Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions. Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
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Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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