WWRC receives Gold Certification for Excellence from Planetree International
Doha
In a remarkable achievement that reflects Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare services, the Women's Wellness and Research Centre (WWRC) has been awarded the prestigious Gold Certification for Excellence in Person Centred Care by Planetree International.
This global certification recognises institutions that demonstrate outstanding dedication to placing patients at the heart of the care process. With this milestone, WWRC becomes the first organisation in the world to receive this certification based on Planetree's new 2024 criteria and accreditation process and is now among an elite group of only 115 healthcare institutions worldwide to hold this distinguished recognition. As Qatar's largest tertiary hospital dedicated to women's health, WWRC provides comprehensive care covering every stage of a woman's reproductive life from preconception to childbirth, postnatal care, and overall wellness, while addressing physical, emotional, and social needs in an integrated, holistic manner.
The Gold Certification is granted to healthcare institutions that demonstrate a genuine and measurable commitment to person centred care.
This includes active patient and family engagement in decision making, as well as embedding the values of compassion, transparency, and respect across all levels of service, ensuring a healthcare experience that is both human-centred and high quality.
Managing Director of HMC Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi expressed his pride in this global recognition saying that the achievement is more than a certificate, but a true reflection of our unwavering humanitarian mission that every patient is a person first. He expressed HMC's belief exceptional healthcare begins with listening, understanding the patient's needs, acknowledging their emotions, and empowering them as partners in their treatment journey.
He added that HMC's goal was not just to provide medical treatment, but to ensure every individual feels cared for and supported at every step, stressing that this is what drives the organization to continuously innovate and raise the standards of care to meet and exceed patient expectations.
HMC's Chief of Patient Experience and Director of the Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute Nasser Al Naimi emphasized the importance of this achievement, saying that it was a testament to HMC's commitment to building strong partnerships between healthcare providers, patients, and families throughout the care journey. President of Planetree International Michael Giuliano, said that the certification was the only accreditation that honours excellence in person-centredness across the entire continuum of care.
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