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Gulf Today
04-07-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi earns ACHSI accreditation for excellence in Gastroenterology and Diagnostics
The accreditation process is based on rigorous standards of quality, patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. In recognition of its leadership in providing advanced, patient-centered care, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi has received a certification from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) for its Gastroenterology & Diagnostic Services. This prestigious certification highlights the hospital's strong commitment to quality, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. ACHSI is a globally recognized, not-for-profit organization known for promoting global best practices in healthcare delivery. Its accreditation process is based on rigorous standards of quality, patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. Being recognized by ACHSI places Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi among an elite group of global institutions that meet the highest standards in healthcare quality. Specialized Care for GI Health Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi brings together the expertise of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, including gastrointestinal surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, oncologists, GI nurses, and technicians, adhering to international guidelines and standardized care protocols to ensure clinical excellence. Specialized services are delivered with precision, compassion, and efficiency across the entire spectrum of gastrointestinal, pancreatobiliary, and liver diseases. The hospital is known for its specialized services including advanced endoscopy services that facilitate early detection and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk populations, and palliative interventions for advanced malignancies. The hospital's capabilities extend to highly specialized areas such as pancreatobiliary endoscopy, with expertise in ERCP, cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and minimally invasive procedures for drainage, ablation, etc. Its Third Space Endoscopy services include complex interventions like endoscopic submucosal dissection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection, and full-thickness resection. The hospital's Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) program is comprehensive, offering personalized treatment plans backed by all approved biologic therapies and advanced monitoring. Liver disease management includes care for MASLD, autoimmune and viral hepatitis, and cirrhosis, with a strong focus on liver transplant readiness and follow-up. Services in motility and neurogastroenterology are also highly advanced, including pH monitoring, high-resolution manometry, and endoscopic treatment of GERD. A dedicated endobariatrics unit offers minimally invasive interventions such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and transoral outlet reduction. Burjeel's For Women By Women program further ensures privacy, dignity, and comfort by offering specialized GI care from an all-female team. 'This recognition by ACHSI reflects our deep-rooted commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. It strengthens our position on the global healthcare stage and reinforces our appeal to international patients and partners seeking world-class, collaborative care,' said Mr. Waleed Tawfik, Chief Operations Officer, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi. Advanced Diagnostic Technology The hospital's commitment to excellence is reinforced by its investment in advanced diagnostic technology. It uses AI-enhanced endoscopy systems to improve real-time detection of early-stage cancers, boosting procedural accuracy and efficiency. High-definition and narrow-band imaging provide enhanced visualization and lesion characterization, while structured digital endoscopy reporting systems ensure standardized documentation and seamless clinical coordination. The gastrointestinal motility lab offers a full spectrum of diagnostics, including esophageal and anorectal manometry, wireless pH monitoring, non-invasive breath tests, and biofeedback therapy. With this achievement, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi continues to set new benchmarks for specialty care in the region, delivering advanced, evidence-based medicine in a compassionate, patient-first environment.
Mid East Info
21-03-2025
- Health
- Mid East Info
Saudi German Health leads in region with ACHSI accreditation for 30 Centres of Excellence - Middle East Business News and Information
Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the leading healthcare providers in the region, received accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) for 18 new Centres of Excellence across its hospitals in Saudi Arabia. This addition represents an exceptional milestone for SGH, raising the total number of accredited centres to 30, the highest in the region. The newly accredited centres specialise in emergency medicine, diagnostics, interventional radiology, and outpatient surgeries. This achievement underscores SGH's steadfast commitment to providing medical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group CEO of Saudi German Health, said: 'Receiving ACHSI accreditation for 18 additional Centres of Excellence is a testament to our commitment to elevating healthcare standards across the region. With 30 accredited Centres of Excellence now under our management, we are reinforcing our leading position in the healthcare sector by prioritising patient-focused services and maintaining exceptional medical standards. This achievement aligns with our guiding principle of 'Caring like Family' to continually enhance patient outcomes through accessible and innovative healthcare solutions.' With an extensive network of 22 medical facilities across the Middle East and North Africa, more than 3,900 beds across all hospitals and over 9,000 dedicated employees, SGH continues investing in cutting-edge medical advancements, international partnerships, and ongoing education to enhance healthcare excellence. The organisation's strong commitment to value-based healthcare (VBHC) ensures optimised healthcare resources and improved patient satisfaction. Moreover, SGH has established itself as a cornerstone of regional healthcare with its 35 years of industry excellence. It provides world-class care to over 2.5 million patients annually across 44 medical specialties. This new accreditation further reinforces its long-standing industry leadership in fostering healthcare innovation and transformation.
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Saudi German Health leads in region with ACHSI accreditation for 30 Centres of Excellence
Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the leading healthcare providers in the region, received accreditation from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) for 18 new Centres of Excellence across its hospitals in Saudi Arabia. This addition represents an exceptional milestone for SGH, raising the total number of accredited centres to 30, the highest in the region. The newly accredited centres specialise in emergency medicine, diagnostics, interventional radiology, and outpatient surgeries. This achievement underscores SGH's steadfast commitment to providing medical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group CEO of Saudi German Health, said: 'Receiving ACHSI accreditation for 18 additional Centres of Excellence is a testament to our commitment to elevating healthcare standards across the region. With 30 accredited Centres of Excellence now under our management, we are reinforcing our leading position in the healthcare sector by prioritising patient-focused services and maintaining exceptional medical standards. This achievement aligns with our guiding principle of 'Caring like Family' to continually enhance patient outcomes through accessible and innovative healthcare solutions.' With an extensive network of 22 medical facilities across the Middle East and North Africa, more than 3,900 beds across all hospitals and over 9,000 dedicated employees, SGH continues investing in cutting-edge medical advancements, international partnerships, and ongoing education to enhance healthcare excellence. The organisation's strong commitment to value-based healthcare (VBHC) ensures optimised healthcare resources and improved patient satisfaction. Moreover, SGH has established itself as a cornerstone of regional healthcare with its 35 years of industry excellence. It provides world-class care to over 2.5 million patients annually across 44 medical specialties. This new accreditation further reinforces its long-standing industry leadership in fostering healthcare innovation and transformation.
Muscat Daily
18-03-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals receive ACHSI certification
Badr Al Samaa Hospitals in Ruwi, Al Khoud, Barka, Sohar, Salalah, and Nizwa have successfully achieved accreditation from the prestigious Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI). Muscat – The official accreditation certificate handing over ceremony was recently conducted in Muscat. The Chief Guest of the event, H E Dr. Ahmed Salim Saif al Mandhari, Undersecretary for Planning and Health Organisation, MoH, and in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Dr. Qamra al Sariri, Director General Quality Assurance Centre, MoH, Managing Director of Badr Al Samaa, Abdul Latheef, Executive Directors of Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals, Moiden Bilal and Firasath Hassan, Dr. Said al Mughairi, Director of Quality Assurance and Patient Safety, Directorate General of Private Health Establishment, Regional Director of ACHSI Bassel el Sayegh presented the Quality Accreditation Certificates to branch heads of each of the accredited hospitals of Badr Al Samaa Group and the corporate certificates to its executive directors. Notably, all hospitals met 100% of the criteria outlined in the accreditation process, reflecting their unwavering commitment to excellence and patient safety & quality in healthcare. The ACHSI assessment survey lasted for 5 days and was conducted by 9 assessors from ACHSI. In his keynote speech, Abdul Latheef, Managing Director, Badr Al Samaa Group and Board Member of Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said that the quality accreditation is not mandated or made compulsory in Oman but being the largest private healthcare group in Oman, Badr Al Samaa Group felt that that it is its responsibility to take such initiatives in the interest of the deserving patients and ensure the best quality and safe healthcare practices. Speaking on the occasion the chief guest, H E Dr. Ahmed Salim Saif al Mandhari, Undersecretary for Planning and Health Organisation, MoH, said, 'There are key success factors when we talk about excellence and getting the accreditations like Badr Al Samaa did is the good example of excellence'. He appreciated Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals, its leadership; teamwork and empowered workforce for achieving the feat of getting 6 hospitals accredited at one go. He further added, 'There has been a complete transformation in the way we deliver healthcare services to community. In this new age we need to adapt to innovation, ensure availability of services and continuously improve the quality of the services. And we are proud that Badr Al Samaa is continuously progressing in all fields'. Regional Director of ACHSI Bassel el Sayegh congratulated Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals and said, 'Achieving accreditation is not simple, it is the result of hard-work, pursuit of excellence, hospital staff & leadership's living culture of quality improvement in everyday practices. He said the quality accreditation achieved by 6 hospitals of Badr Al Samaa Group is the reflection of commitment that Badr Al Samaa Group is putting in implementing the high standards in patient care, clinical governance and operational efficiency. Dr. Qamra Al Sariri, Director General Quality Assurance Centre, MoH, the guest of honour of the event, said, 'I am really happy to see the commitment of the leadership in Badr Al Samaa towards the excellence in providing the quality healthcare to the people of Oman'. She added, 'The journey of quality for Badr Al Samaa will not end here, it is a milestone and the journey will keep on continuing. It is a regular process of implementation of new quality guidelines and standards and enhancing the sustainability of the standards in all 6 hospitals of Badr Al Samaa which are now ACHSI accredited'. Managing Director of Badr Al Samaa Group, Dr. P A Mohammed expressed pride for being the only group accepting the challenge and delivering successful quality accreditation process for 6 hospitals in one go. He appreciated the heard working team which was behind its success. In a joint statement the executive directors of Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals, Moiden Bilal and Firasath Hasaan expressed appreciations to each member of the quality accreditation team for not just achieving the quality accreditations but for continually making the quality healthcare practices a standard in Badr Al Samaa's operations. The ACSHI quality accreditation certificate for the corporate was received by Executive Directors Firasath Hassan and Moiden Bilal and for Badr Al Samaa Hospital, Ruwi, Al Khoud, Sohar, Nizwa, Salalah and Barka were consecutively received by Jayaram Shrianthadka (Branch Manager), Vipin K Chandran (Branch Manager), Manoj Kumar (Regional Head) & Mithleesh (Branch Manager), Maneesh A Mani (Branch Manager), Abdul Azeez (Branch Manager) and Sister Smija KP and Sister Animole Thomas, Group Quality Coordinators. ACHSI accreditation is an external assessment of the quality of care and services provided aimed at elevating and regulating the policies and protocols of healthcare services operations which eventually ensure better patient care, patient safety and satisfaction. This internationally recognised evaluation process helps assess and enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare organisations. It also serves as a public acknowledgment that a healthcare organization has achieved the required quality standards.
Khaleej Times
24-02-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City achieves Centre of Excellence accreditation in paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology
The leading hospital is the first provider in the Middle East to achieve this accreditation NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, has achieved the Centre of Excellence (CoE) accreditation in paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology from the prestigious Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI). NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City is the first provider in the Middle East to achieve this accreditation. ACHSI accredits healthcare providers that meet stringent, international standards for clinical quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement in critical areas of patient care. NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City's pursuit of the ACHSI Centre of Excellence accreditation is part of its clinical strategy to enhance and expand upon its comprehensive clinical services and deliver world-class quality patient outcomes. "We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care, guided by the prestigious ACHSI standards. Our patients can trust that they are receiving the latest in advanced medical treatments, particularly in the areas of complex maternal care, high-risk pregnancies, neonatal health, and advanced surgical procedures. With our enhanced prenatal and post-natal services, we are dedicated to supporting women and families through every step of their healthcare journey," said Sharif Shahine, general manager of NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City. Dr Zaka ullah Khan, chief clinical officer of NMC Healthcare, commented: "This Centre of Excellence accreditation reflects our strong commitment to enhancing and expanding our clinical services across all specialties. It is a key milestone in our strategic vision to continuously improve patient care, integrate advanced medical technologies, and provide exceptional outcomes. By meeting the rigorous ACHSI standards in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, we are reinforcing our promise to offer world-class healthcare services that are aligned with global best practices, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care at every stage of their healthcare journey." The accreditation was marked at a ceremony attended by Mounir Sankary, deputy consul-general of Australia and Trade and Investment Commissioner in Dubai, Dr Zaka ullah Khan, and Kim Jones, international assessor from ACHSI.
