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AHS Khalifa (A) Healthcare Center Receives Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation

"Khalifa (A) Healthcare Center announces easy access to world-class medical care"
Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), a member of Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. ( SEHA ), today announced that its Khalifa (A) Healthcare Center in Abu Dhabi has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). The Khalifa (A) Healthcare Center is the first stand-alone multi-specialty clinic to receive JCI Accreditation in the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA). This reflects the aim to set international standards in healthcare in Abu Dhabi and the commitment of AHS to the continuous improvement and achievement of quality care in diagnostic and treatment services. AHS is working towards this goal through its world-class healthcare centers located across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

AHS announced the JCI accreditation at a gala dinner held at Al Raha Beach Hotel - Abu Dhabi, on Friday evening, during which an appreciation ceremony for the Khalifa (A) Healthcare Center staff was also held, recognizing their effort in gaining this achievement.

The system of accreditation by JCI is independent of the healthcare organization to be accredited and is based upon the adoption of a set of standards to improve the quality of care on par with the best. These criteria have been developed by its team of global experts and specialists. JCI standards and evaluation methods stand alone in the world as unique tools designed to provide quantifiable benchmarks for patient care quality and drive positive changes across the healthcare organization.

Through accreditation and certification by JCI, healthcare institutions can access a variety of resources and services that help measure the quality in comparison with global strategies and practices. These also enable the reduction of risks in treatment as well as the negative impacts of disasters or health-related problems.

Speaking on the accreditation, Dr. John Evangelista, Director of SEHA - AHS, said, "We are honored and pleased that one of our healthcare centers, Khalifa (A), received the accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). This reinforces our commitment to our vision of providing outstanding healthcare for the community on par with global health standards. The Khalifa (A) Healthcare Center contributes to achieving the vision of AHS by offering international quality of medical care and providing easy access to an array of ambulatory healthcare services. Our goal is to be able to achieve a systems-wide accreditation for the whole AHS network."

Dr. Abdulhadi Al Ahbabi, COO of AHS, added, "I would like to thank all the staff of Khalifa (A) - the doctors, nurses, customer service representatives as well as secretarial and reception staff - for their effort and commitment to providing quality healthcare that meets the highest international standards in terms of safety and quality."

"Khalifa- A Healthcare Center contributes to further realizing AHS's vision of delivering high-quality, patient-centered ambulatory medical services in a socially responsible and cost effective manner" Said Dr. Omar Al Jabri, Director Specialty Services, AHS. "With its experienced high-caliber professionals, Khalifa-A has proven to be one of the most distinguished healthcare centers, given its track record and the vast number of patients it welcomes on a daily basis" he added.

Presently, the general and specialty services on offer at the center, the days when these are available and timings are as follows:

General Healthcare Services:
General Medicine / Family Medicine
Public Health Education

Specialty Healthcare Services:
Orthopedic Clinic
Dermatology Clinic
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Gynecology/Antenatal Clinic
General and Minor Surgery
Pediatric Clinic
Endocrinology & Diabetic Clinic
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Clinical Breast Examination/Mammography
Dietitian

Dental Specialty Clinic:
Periodontics
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Ophthalmology Clinic

The Khalifa- A Ambulatory Healthcare Center is operational five days a week, from Sunday to Thursday - 8 am to 11 pm.

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About Ambulatory Healthcare Services:
Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company ( SEHA ). SEHA - Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) was formed to facilitate and furnish a unique combination of diagnostic and treatment services of a hospital with the personalized care that a small clinic offers. The institution aims to raise the standards of healthcare provision across the emirate by providing comprehensive facilities at its Ambulatory Healthcare Centers.

AHS - SEHA operates more than 24 ambulatory and primary healthcare clinics in the Emirate. SEHA has committed to implement a system-wide Electronic Medical Record for all of its hospitals and clinics. This move is part of its vision to create a connected healthcare system with a view to further improve the quality of medical services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to meet international standards. The same is measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHA - AHS aims to fill the void between comprehensive healthcare facilities provided by Government hospitals and the personalized care and attention given by the private sector.

About International Joint Commission for JCI:
Joint Commission International (JCI) has been working with healthcare institutions, health ministries and international institutions in more than 80 countries since 1994. It focuses on improving the safety of patient care through the provision of services, accreditation and certification, in addition to advisory services and education designed to assist institutions to implement practical and sustainable solutions. In September 2007, JCI received accreditation by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), meeting the highest international benchmarks for accreditation entities.

© Press Release 2010