CPQ received the ISQua recognition for formulating a set of comprehensive standards for outpatient healthcare facilities, the first organization in the world to create such guidelines. Healthcare facilities that fully comply with these standards are certified by CPQ.
Dr. Muhadditha Al-Hashimi, CEO, Dubai Healthcare City said: 'We are privileged that CPQ has been accepted into the International Accreditation Program of ISQua. This is another achievement that marks our regulatory authority's continuous efforts to ensure that high quality standards are being set at DHCC.'
ISQua is a non-profit independent organization with members in over 70 countries that works to achieve excellence in healthcare service delivery.
Dr. Ayesha Abdulla, CEO of CPQ, said: 'CPQ's acceptance into ISQua's International Accreditation Programme initiates a process that will eventually lead to the certification of all its programmes and standards for meeting international requirements in best practice. This will benefit those healthcare organizations that are regulated by CPQ.
'Across the world, external assessment of healthcare services is considered the best way to assure patients about a service provider's commitment to quality. In addition, CPQ will soon develop a set of standards for hospital accreditation which, along with our out-patient standards, will empower us to offer unique world-class accreditation services across the entire GCC region.'
With the support of the World Bank and the involvement of the World Health Organization (WHO), ISQua provides an international accreditation programme that certifies health care standards and ensures programmes from regulatory bodies like CPQ match global guidelines.
Established in 2004, CPQ ensures high-quality patient care throughout DHCC, while offering tools and measures to healthcare providers to drive continuous improvement.
First comprehensive out-patient medical standards in the region
Dubai Healthcare City, a member of Tatweer, announced that its regulatory body - the Center for Healthcare Planning and Quality (CPQ) - has been accepted into the International Accreditation Programme of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).
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About The Center for Healthcare Planning & Quality (CPQ)The Center for Healthcare Planning & Quality (CPQ) is the joint endeavor of DHCC and its strategic collaborator Harvard Medical International (HMI) to attain highest international standards of healthcare delivery. Through planning, regulation and quality improvement initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders, CPQ aims to become a leading center of excellence in the region. CPQ ensures that DHCC has the right clinical services mix to meet patient needs, demands and expectations.
International best practices are utilized by ensuring the Licensing of healthcare professionals and facilities, Quality standards for healthcare practice, development of rules and regulations governing clinical practice, Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Regulations, Health Information Reporting and Analysis System (HIRAS) and Customer Feedback Unit that ensures the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
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 Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Academic Medical Centre 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.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer is one the region's most dynamic enterprises and a member of Dubai Holding. Comprising 10 market-leading brands, it oversees an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, and Industry & Real Estate offerings. Its entities include 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; Universal City Dubailand, the 22 million sq ft development, featuring Universal Studios Dubailand as its centerpiece; 'The Tiger Woods - Dubai', an exclusive golf community that will include the first Tiger Woods designed golf course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project hosting 51 luxury hotels and more than 60,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first energy futures exchange in the Middle East set up in partnership with the New York Mercantile Exchange and Global Village, a premier family destination for culture, entertainment, cuisine and commerce.
Tatweer's entities continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries in addition to pioneering joint venture initiatives with leading global conglomerates. They continuously strive for world-class performance, while implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorWednesday, January 30 - 2008 at 10:16 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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