JCI president and CEO Paula Wilson (left) grants JCI’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation to Nguyễn Thục Anh, CEO of Hạnh Phúc International Hospital, at a ceremony held on Wednesday. — Photo courtesy of the hospital

HCM CITY — Hạnh Phúc International Hospital in Bình Dương Province has received the Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation.

It is the first obstetrics and paediatrics hospital in Việt Nam to receive the JCI certification.

“Hạnh Phúc International Hospital is pleased to receive accreditation from Joint Commission International, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the world,” said Nguyễn Thục Anh, CEO of Hạnh Phúc International Hospital.

“Each of us, from board of director to doctors, nurses, administrative, housekeeping, linen and kitchen staff, and even security and cleaning staff, have to change their mindset and daily practice to ensure patient safety in compliance with JCI standards,” Anh said at the JCI accreditation ceremony held on Wednesday.

JCI president and CEO Paula Wilson said: “Hạnh Phúc International Hospital is ready to move on to the next level of performance. JCI looks forward to being your partner as you continue to excel at providing care that is of the highest quality."

The JCI standards contain more than 1,200 measurable elements, focusing on patient care, hospital management and hospital quality management systems. The core value is to ensure the safety of patients. These standards are recognised in more than 100 countries. — VNS