HMC joins hands with IHI to deliver quality health care

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DOHA THE Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has signed a strategic agreement with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as part of its commitment to the delivery of the highest quality health care to the people of Qatar.

The partnership will see IHI faculty work collaboratively with HMC staff, particularly HMC’s Center for Healthcare Improvement (CHI). The efforts will include examining new and innovative ways to achieve the safest and most effective healthcare in the region and enhance the patient’s experience at HMC.

IHI is an independent nonprofit organisation that works with healthcare providers and leaders throughout the world to achieve demonstrable outcomes in safe and effective health care.

“Our staff and our patients will see real and lasting benefits from the close interaction with IHI for quality improvement,” said Dr Hanan al Kuwari, managing director of HMC. “They have worked with healthcare providers and organisations around the globe and will bring their expertise to Qatar to enable HMC to continue its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.” IHI has worked successfully with numerous healthcare institutions to facilitate targeted quality improvements.

From reducing hospital readmissions and mortality rates to establishing Patient Safety Officer programmes and employer-based health management programmes – IHI has worked with many respected organisations to find wide-ranging practical solutions yielding tangible benefits to patients.

“At IHI we are motivated by a vision of a future in which everyone has the best care and health possible and we have worked for over 25 years to fulfill this vision by assembling a unique team that works collaboratively with our partners,” said Maureen Bisognano, president and CEO of IHI. “I am thrilled to collaborate with HMC’s dedicated and talented people as we work together to envision a better health and health care future and creatively overcome challenges to it.” The collaboration with IHI will include a focus on understanding HMC’s current patient safety culture and review how teams within the organisation can work together to improve the quality of care.

The agreement also includes IHI’s support to host the Middle East Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare in Doha from May 17 to 19.

The IHI’s annual National Forum is a leading conference in the US for people committed to the mission of improving health and health care.

The Forum was established 24 years ago and has gained a reputation for quality. Since then its popularity and reputation have led to the establishment of international forums around the world.

The Middle East Forum will provide a globally recognised platform, help to build momentum, and facilitate the premier gathering of people committed to improving quality and patient safety in health care in the Arab region.

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