3M Healthcare and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City facilitate acclaimed Associations' establishment in the country
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 4, 2012 - The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has announced the introduction of its UAE chapter which is supported by 3M, a recognized leader in research and development and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, part of the SEHA Health System that is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA).
APIC, the leading professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 14,000 members around the world is a highly regarded professional entity for the infection prevention professionals globally. Following the election of the APIC UAE chapter members held in an earlier meeting in Abu Dhabi, APIC UAE organized the second chapter meeting today at 3M's Innovation Center facility in Dubai.
The association's UAE chapter meeting held in Dubai was attended by heads of infection prevention divisions from major hospitals around the UAE along with more than twenty delegates which included infection control heads, infection control practitioners, infection preventionists, microbiologists and CSSD managers from across the country.
Commenting on the commencement of APIC's UAE chapter, Stefan Weber, President of the chapter said, "At APIC, we are on a mission to create a safer world through prevention of infection as the healthcare system has reached a critical juncture between patient safety, infection prevention and quality of care. We are delighted to launch APIC's chapter in the UAE and are confident that infection prevention professionals in the country and across the Middle East region will benefit immensely with access to expert resources and international collaboration with global APIC chapters".
The key objective for APIC's second chapter meeting held at 3M innovation center was for the group to meet and review key topics which included further organization of future activities related to scientific education, clinical best practice sharing and development for the future. APIC's each meeting will be presided over by one key speaker who will also moderate an open discussion about current issues, requirements and future actions.
"Our goal at 3M Healthcare is to help IP professionals reduce the number of infections by offering a range of infection prevention solutions which is effectively supported by infection prevention training and continued professional development. The launch of APIC's chapter in the UAE will prove to be a great asset for IP professionals in the UAE and we are excited to partner with the association in the country", said Lucy Barron, Marketing Manager Infection Prevention Division, 3M.
Members of the APIC association are connected with the largest network of infection preventionists and have access to education that helps create and manage effective infection prevention programs. Free webinars, member publications, implementation guides and other professional practice tools are some of the resources that APIC members are entitled to once they enroll as members of the association.
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ABOUT APIC
APIC's mission is to create a safer world through prevention of infection. The association's more than 14,000 members direct infection prevention programs that save lives and improve the bottom line for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. APIC advances its mission through patient safety, implementation science, competencies and certification, advocacy, and data standardization. Visit APIC online at www.apic.org. Follow APIC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apic.
About 3M
3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 84,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries.3M Gulf is home to one of 3M's Innovation Centers in Dubai. Register for a tour at www.3mgulf.com/innovation
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About SKMC managed by Cleveland Clinic
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is located in Abu Dhabi City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and operates under the management of Cleveland Clinic, consistently named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. SKMC, is owned by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, recently established to oversee operations of all public hospitals in the Emirate. SKMC is the flagship institution for the public health system in Abu Dhabi and has several 'Centers of Excellence', and aspires to practice contemporary medicine comparable to the best hospitals and medical centers in the world. SKMC provides comprehensive healthcare services in all of the disciplines relevant to the needs and priorities of the community to attain the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
SKMC, the largest hospital and medical city in the UAE, consists of 568-bed Tertiary Hospital, 14 outpatient specialty clinics and Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, all of which are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). SKMC is also accredited as a Cycle III Chest Pain Center with Primary Angioplasty Intervention; and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for its Main Laboratory and the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank. In addition, SKMC manages a 125-bed Behavioral Sciences Pavilion, 6 Family Medicine Clinics, 2 Dental Centers, and 2 Urgent Care Centers distributed over the city of Abu Dhabi. For further information, please contact us at marketing@skmc.gov.ae or visit www.skmc.ae.
About the SEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC- whose marketing identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHA HealthSystem. SEHA is committed to providing high quality, cost effective healthcare in a socially responsible way on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, VAMED, Vienna Medical University and Bumrungrad International. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, 62 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with 16,500 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae.
For media enquiries contact:
Alexandra Awad
3M Gulf Limited
Tel: +971-4-3670777
E-Mail: aawad@mmm.com
Mohamed Lari
SKMC
T. + 971-50-8172999
mlari@skmc.gov.ae
Heba Hassan
GolinHarris Dubai
T. + 971 4 332.3308
hhassan@golinharris.com
Stefan Weber
APIC UAE chapter
T. + 971-2-819-3182
E-mail: sweber@skmc.ae
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