Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's rehabilitation facility achieves CARF Accreditation
29 May 2025 15:14
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, on Thursday announced that it has achieved rehabilitation facility accreditation by CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services.The CARF accreditation is a widely recognised global benchmark for excellence in the health and human sector. Its accreditation of SSMC demonstrates the hospital's commitment to upholding rigorous global standards, with the rehabilitation facility assessed to be providing superior care to maximise patient recuperation.The rehabilitation facility at SSMC offers a comprehensive suite of both inpatient and outpatient services, strategically designed to restore optimal function and enhance overall well-being for individuals confronting physical impairments or disabilities affecting a wide range of systems, including neurological, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular. The centre's philosophy transcends conventional treatment paradigms, offering specialised programmes meticulously crafted to address the distinct needs of each patient.This evaluation further confirms SSMC's adherence to CARF's criteria across critical domains, including the calibre of care provided, stringent patient safety protocols, the provision of highly personalised rehabilitation programmes, and an overall commitment to patient-centred care.The expertise and collaborative spirit of SSMC's rehabilitation team were also lauded by CARF's assessment. The multidisciplinary team is comprised of highly skilled physical medicine doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Working in seamless coordination to provide comprehensive treatment strategies, SSMC's dedicated team tailors its care to the unique circumstances of each individual. The delivery of over 75,000 inpatient therapy sessions and over 54,000 outpatient visits in 2024 highlights the extensive reach and impact of their services.Commenting on the accreditation, Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer at SSMC, said: 'To be recognised by CARF for our rehabilitation facility is yet another significant milestone in SSMC's mission and an overarching commitment to providing our patients with the very best in world-class healthcare. He added, 'Accreditation by CARF will certainly add to the assurance our patients and their families feel when receiving rehabilitation services at SSMC. Equally, we are immensely proud of our rehabilitation team's achievement and dedication to enhancing the functional abilities and improving the quality of life for those entrusted to our care.'For his part, Terrance Carolan, managing director of medical rehabilitation and ageing services at CARF International, said: 'The accreditation of SSMC's rehabilitation facility represents their ongoing commitment to providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient medical rehabilitation programmes." He added, "This first-time CARF accreditation reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, person-centred care, and enhancing the lives of patients at SSMC.'
This latest accreditation from CARF International sits alongside other recent accolades received from JCI and the ANCC and further solidifies SSMC's standing as a leading healthcare destination dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and the holistic well-being of its patient population.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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