In less than two years since its launch in Dubai, Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital Dubai recently obtained official accreditation from the Joint Commission International in Health Care Quality (JCI). This accreditation is granted to healthcare institutions that apply a group Global standard for quality improvement and the quality of health care.
This achievement is in line with the continuous efforts of the UAE government to position the country as the number one destination for medical tourism. The Clemenceau Medical Center was distinguished by applying a standard criterion to obtaining this accreditation.
CMC was 99.5% compliant with the 285 standard requirements of the 1160 Measurable elements set by JCI Reaccreditation.
The JCI accreditation was awarded to Clemenceau medical center after a rigorous onsite evaluation by an international surveyor team of healthcare experts in March this year. The surveyors spent four days interviewing staff and hospital leaders on policies and procedures. They also conducted an extensive assessment of healthcare, nursing, and medical standards, in addition to conducting an assessment of each department separately. The hospital building and its various facilities were subject to this assessment, as well as the equipment used and the services provided, with a focus on certain aspects, including patient safety and rights, procedures in place within the hospital, standards for preventing infections caused by surgical procedures, and credentials of medical staff and nursing staff. and standards for the use of medicines. In their evaluation, the experts followed an approach that tracks the stages a patient goes through, from hospital admission to discharge, and includes careful examination of patient records and interviews with the responsible medical staff.
Dr. MounesKalaawi, Chairman of Clemenceau Medicine International and CEO of Clemenceau Medical Center Hospitals Group, commented: “It is a matter of pride that Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai is accredited by the Joint Commission International in Healthcare Quality (JCI). This certificate is conclusive evidence of the leadership and excellence that characterizes the center through its application of all international standards and its adoption of the principles of quality, excellence, and sophistication. Today, this accreditation comes as a culmination of our achievements and an encouragement for us to move forward in our quest to continue the legacy we have achieved over twenty years of diligent work to provide the best in healthcare in the Arab world and beyond.”
He added: “We are proud of the standards of excellence and leadership adopted by Clemenceau Center Hospital Dubai, providing an integrated set of high-quality healthcare services in implementation of the vision of the United Arab Emirates to be at the forefront in providing healthcare of the highest international standards for citizens and residents, and a leading destination in medical treatment and medical tourism for all countries in the region.”
