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Monday, November 9 - 2009

DHA launches Change Champion network for private health sector

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 26 - 2008 at 16:11
  • PRESS RELEASE

As part of its extensive and ongoing consultation and engagement programme to all its stakeholders, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched the DHA Change Champion network for the private health sector in Dubai.

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The network is designed to be made up of individuals and organisations keen to assist the DHA in developing a world class health service in Dubai.

A DHA Change Champion is a person or organisation who actively works with and supports the DHA programme. The Change Champion network is being developed as a change facilitator and as a communications channel enabling feedback and ideas to flow easily between the DHA and the public and private healthcare sectors.

Already successfully established in the public sector, the 60 person strong DHA Change Champion network has played a key role in the recent communications between the DHA and the staff at the Department of Health and Medical Services (DoHMS). The network is helping to build an understanding of the opportunities and benefits associated with the future separation of the DHA from Government owned health service delivery and the future funding and regulation of health in Dubai.

The DHA is looking for Change Champions from every private healthcare organisation. All Change Champions will be sent regular updates on the DHA's policies and strategies with the added opportunity to attend important feedback sessions and additional events designed to help the DHA promote the healthcare sector. Anyone interested in learning more about the Change Champions should contact Souzan A Ahmed, the Change Management & Measurement Lead on Change Champion website or go to the DHA website and complete an application form.

His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, said:
"The Change Champion network within the public sector has made a huge difference in communicating the DHA's key messages to DoHMS staff. We believe the same can be achieved within the private sector."


He goes on to state: "As announced on the 9th June, the DHA will manage the funding, strategy, policy and regulation of all healthcare in Dubai. This creates a number of exciting opportunities across the health sector in Dubai. It will also however involve a number of changes as the new programme is rolled out over the next four years, concluding in 2012. The Change Champions will act as drivers of change, helping us to create a level of understanding within the medical community, in terms of what we are seeking to achieve and when. They will also help us reduce the likelihood of any misunderstanding."

The DHA remains committed to an ongoing engagement programme, to ensure that all healthcare workers across the whole health sector are fully involved in every stage of the DHA transition programme.
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Dubai Health Authority created by Law issued by the Ruler of Dubai in June 2007.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has been empowered to set policy and strategy for health, and to assure the application of that health policy and strategy. The DHA leads an integrated approach across the spectrum of health, anticipating Dubai's future needs and being responsive to users. It will stimulate growth and innovation in the health market, ensuring value for money and quality of services through effective regulation.

The DHA implementation will be undertaken in phases and will take around four years to complete (2012). In the meantime the Department of Health and Medical Services (DoHMS) continues to provide day-to-day medical services.

His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid has been appointed Director General of the emergent DHA. He is the only official spokesperson who can comment on behalf of the DHA.

The new Dubai Health Authority (DHA) structure will ensure that health services are better positioned to meet the demand for better healthcare services in the future. The DHA will work to:

- Provide a Health Strategy for Dubai that will meet the needs of the predicted growth and change in population
- Ensure Public Health is protected and quality of life improved
- Ensure partnership between public and private health service providers, bringing together the best international experience to ensure we deliver the best health system possible
- Achieve international accreditation of healthcare services delivered across the Emirate by ensuring world-class quality and standards of healthcare
- Ensure effective regulation and licensing across the Dubai Health Sector guaranteeing the quality of health services provided
- Increase the transparency and accountability of the healthcare system
- Drive efficiency so that funding is spent on the most effective healthcare for those who need it
- Improve accessibility to the healthcare system and sustainability for the future
- Deliver the best training and education opportunities for Dubai healthcare practitioners

DHA Health Funding: The DHA transition team is working closely with the Executive Council (TEC) on all future financing arrangements. Further announcements on the details of the health funding programme will be made in due course.

DHA Health Regulation: Will implement DHA regulatory policy across the public and private health sector in Dubai. Further announcements on the details of the DHA health regulation will be made in due course.

For further information, kindly contact:

Philippa Daniels
Associate Vice President
P.O. Box 71253, Dubai, UAE
T +971 (0) 4 332 8832
F +971 (0) 4 332 8388

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