New Mafraq Hospital and New Al Ain Hospital recognized for innovative designs
Abu Dhabi, UAE 2 June 2010. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) was honored with three awards at this year's Hospital Build Exhibition in Dubai. They include two hospital projects it owns and operates in the SEHA HealthSystem in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and another for the work done in the healthcare system as a whole to improve the Healing Environment of its facilities. The awards trophies for the Hospital Build Awards were presented by His Excellency Khalid Al Shaikh Mubarak, CEO of Shared Support Services Sector at the Dubai Health Authority at a ceremony held at the Exhibition.
Winning the Best Sustainability Hospital Project was SEHA's new Mafraq Hospital, a state-of-the-art environmentally sensitive 745-bed four-tower facility being built to replace the current hospital in the same area. SEHA also received Highly Commended recognition in the category of Best Hospital Design for its new Al Ain Hospital, a 687 oasis-like marvel going up in Al Ain to replace the current facility. Both new hospitals will open the end of 2013 or early 2014.
The SEHA HealthSystem as a whole was recognized with a Highly Commended Award for Best Healing Environment, which recognizes the best all round management of healthcare facilities in the Middle East.
Saif Bader Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) commented, "Our vision is to develop a healthcare system and to develop the infrastructure required to support and achieve world class standards for healthcare delivery. I congratulate our team and all our partners on this recognition which shows we are moving in the right path towards that goal."
Carl Stainfer, CEO of SEHA added, "We have worked very hard since we were launched in January 2008 to develop an attitude about excellence and deliver on our promise of high quality healthcare for the residents of Abu Dhabi. We love to compete in these types of reviews because it gives us a relative benchmark of how we are doing against that mission. We competed for three awards and either won or were highly commended in all three. We are the only healthcare company in the Middle East with three recognitions. That shows we are moving in the right direction.
Saif Fadhel Al Hameli, Chief, Facilities and Construction for SEHA commented on Al Mafraq Hospital's win, "We thank the selection committee for their recognition. We are of course, very pleased to have both of our projects, the new Mafraq Hospital and the new Al Ain Hospital, shortlisted for the competition. To then have Mafraq selected as the Best Sustainable Hospital Project is most gratifying. We have worked very hard with our partners Burt Hill and the Project Manager, Allen & Shariff. Special thanks to all on our SEHA team, Bumrungrad International and the Mafraq Hospital Team involved to create a project that would not only provide a world class healing environment focusing on patients but would also be sensitive to our physical and cultural environment. We also salute our partners Faust-Obermeyer on the Al Ain Project as well as the work of VAMED, Medical University of Vienna and the management team and employees of Al Ain Hospital for their honor."
The Hospital Build Awards recognise excellence in the design, operation and management of healthcare facilities in the Middle East.
The Hospital Build Awards take place every year at the Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition & Congress. The event brings together healthcare professionals from all over the world. It acts as a platform for organisations to showcase their achievements and excellence and to be recognised both regionally and globally for contributions to the healthcare industry.
The panel of judges for Hospital Build Middle East 2010 Awards included Ted Jacobs, President and Founder of Ted Jacobs Engineering Group from the USA, Malek El Husseini, Business Development Director, GE Healthcare Middle East, Dr Joel Nobel, Founder and President Emeritus, ECRI Institute, and Lisa Little Matthews, International Accreditation Consultant at Accreditation Canada.
The New Mafraq Hospital won the Best Sustainability Hospital Project. This award is granted to a project developed and/or funded by an organization in the Middle East, that advances sustainable development through design, development and construction. Judges look for the innovative use of new materials, products or construction methods, which will save energy and encourage future efficiency. Project should also demonstrate an efficient use of resources, such as energy and water, and use of materials that reduce environmental and health impacts of the facility.
Dr. Abdelmadjid Bensalem, Manager of Planning and Construction for SEHA said, "Submissions must be able to show qualitative and quantitative data demonstrating sustainable initiatives in the areas of efficiency of use of energy, use of appropriate materials for a hospital environment (non-toxic materials, products designed to minimize infection etc.), recycling (e.g. water), reduction of emissions (e.g. efficient HVAC etc), waste management systems (clinical and non-clinical), Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives and whether the design complies with green/sustainable guidelines set by the government, among other standards."
As the healthcare industry thrives and grows there is a need to recognise and reward industry leaders and innovators. The panel examined nominations submitted by healthcare facilities from around the Middle East region and for the Best Sustainable Hospital Project category; the judges looked for outstanding commitment to sustainability in terms of its design, development and construction. In particular, the judges looked for the innovative use of new materials, products or construction methods, which will save energy and encourage future efficiency.
Judge Little Mathews comments on the winning submission for Best Sustainable Hospital Project: "This design for Al Mafraq Hospital was able to address the current green initiatives within the UAE including issues around water conservation, efficiencies and waste management systems. It has also taken a holistic approach to sustainability, managing it from both an organisational and wider community perspective."
Ali Al Qemzi, Manager, Facilities and Construction commented on the Highly Commended Award presented to SEHA's Al Ain Hospital. "This award looks at outstanding hospital design schemes that places both patients and the environment at the heart of the project, reflecting the vision and mission of the organisation in the final design."
In achieving its Highly Commended Award, Al Ain Hospital was recognized for these award criteria
• Place making: Creates an inspirational sense of place and a therapeutic environment for patients and visitors both inside and outside the building.
• Innovation: Demonstrates innovation in the model of care and provides an effective staff working environment to support a sense of belonging.
• Adaptability: Provides flexibility and adaptability to meet changing service needs.
• Vision / Inspiration: Provides reflection on how the idea was inspired. Includes a clear description of the vision and mission of the organization and how it was achieved in the final design.
The SEHA HealthSystem as a whole was recognized for its effective management of healthcare facilities with the Highly Commended Award in the category of Best Healing Environment
This award recognizes the best all round management of a facility or healthcare system in the Middle East that demonstrates how a considered approach to the all elements, both physical and human, work together to ensure a strong healing environment. This award will focus on how the facility is managed to deliver the best healing environment through a combination of factors.
To win the award or achieve recognition, evidence should be given to demonstrate the following:
• Reducing length of stay (statistics)
• Improving patient recovery times
• Well-managed patient flow
• Inpatient
• Outpatient
• Reducing waiting times
• Decreasing levels of infection
• Appropriate Staff to Patient ratios
• Good Health & Safety record
• A well managed Patient Nutrition programme and Catering process
• Positive Patient Feedback through testimonials
Hospital Build Middle East continues through 6 PM 3 June 2010 at Sheikh Maktoum Hall at Dubai International Exhibition Centre. For more information visit www.hospitalbuild-me.com
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About Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - whose corporate identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to manage and develop the curative activities of the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is committed to maintaining a leadership role in consistently providing superior, accessible, affordable and comprehensive healthcare services for our community and region in a socially responsible and cost effective manner that is on par with world-class standards. 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 more than 16,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. SEHA is in partnerships with a number of internationally recognized healthcare managers, all of which are capable of providing world class health care choices to residents in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Among these international institutions are Johns Hopkins Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Bumrungrad International, VAMED and Vienna Medical University.
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