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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Al Wakra Hospital bags IHI ‘Age-Friendly Health System Participant' tag
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Al Wakra Hospital has been officially recognised as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant by the US-based Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), one of the founding partners of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement. IHI is a leading, globally recognised not-for-profit health care improvement organisation that has been applying evidence-based quality improvement methods to meet current and future health care challenges for more than 30 years. This recognition highlights Al Wakra Hospital's steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, age-friendly care to older adults. Al Wakra Hospital joins this important movement to provide high-quality care for people aged 60 and above across HMC, alongside Rumailah Hospital, by integrating these essential, evidence-based practices into patient care. Dr. Hanadi Khamis Al Hamad, HMC's deputy chief for Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, and Geriatrics, and medical director of Rumailah Hospital, has been a driving force behind this initiative. 'We are incredibly honoured that Al Wakra Hospital has received this prestigious recognition for our care of senior citizens,' said Dr. Al Hamad. 'This acknowledgment from IHI reflects the dedication and hard work of our multidisciplinary health care teams at Al Wakra Hospital in ensuring elderly patients receive timely, high-quality services. As Qatar's elderly population continues to grow, we remain committed to advancing specialised health care services and promoting healthy lifestyles for those over 60.' Following this recognition, Al Wakra Hospital has been conducting several months of rigorous evaluation and data collection to measure the number of older adults who receive care that aligns with the 4Ms Framework, which includes: • What Matters: Know and align care with each older adult's specific health outcome goals and care preferences across settings of care. • Medication: If medication is necessary, use age-friendly medication that does not interfere with What Matters to the older adult, Mentation, or Mobility across settings of care. • Mentation: Prevent, identify, treat, and manage dementia, depression, and delirium across settings of care. • Mobility: Ensure that older adults move safely every day in order to maintain function and do What Matters. By implementing these elements of high-quality care, Al Wakra Hospital has not only improved outcomes for older patients but has also set an example for other health care providers in the region. Dr. Omar Mohd Al Qahtani, CEO and medical director of Al Wakra Hospital, said: 'Earning this participant status marks an important step forward in our journey toward excellence in age-friendly health care. This achievement reflects the commitment and dedication of our entire team. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with the geriatrics department to ensure our elderly patients continue to receive the compassionate, personalised care they deserve.' Nasser Al Naimi, chief of Patient Experience and director of Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute at HMC, said: 'I would like to congratulate the team at Al Wakra Hospital for their tireless pursuit of excellence in elderly care. Our longstanding strategic partnership with IHI has led to meaningful advancements in Qatar's health care sector, including at Al Wakra Hospital. This recognition ensures that our patients receive care aligned with the highest international standards.' Melissa Panagides-Busch, chief operating officer and interim CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), said: 'We are proud to welcome Hamad Medical Corporation – Al Wakra Hospital as a participant in the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative. Achieving this status demonstrates their commitment to delivering age-friendly care, and we look forward to supporting them on their journey toward healthcare excellence for older adults.' The Age-Friendly Health Systems recognition reaffirms Hamad Medical Corporation's continued leadership in advancing health care standards in Qatar and the region. Al Wakra Hospital's achievement marks a significant step forward in creating a more inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based care environment for older adults – ensuring that aging populations receive the dignity and support they deserve throughout every stage of care.
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
New Digital Badge Recognizes Age-Friendly Pharmacists Committed to Improving Care for Older Adults and Lives of Caregivers
Offered by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists in partnership with the Lamy Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / (March 17, 2025 - Alexandria, VA) The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging (Lamy Center) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy now offer a digital badge to pharmacists who have demonstrated an understanding and application of the elements of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement. The 'Age-Friendly Pharmacist' digital badge recognizes pharmacists who have completed training modules on the Age-Friendly 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility) and made a commitment to improving the health and well-being of older adults. 'Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care practitioners, and they are perfectly positioned to help older adults gain the most benefit from Age-Friendly care,' said Lamy Center Executive Director Nicole J. Brandt, PharmD, MBA. 'Our program leverages the role pharmacists play in healthy aging and transforming long-term care settings into Age-Friendly Health Systems.' An initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Age-Friendly Health Systems is a movement to help spread the reliable delivery of health care that addresses the unique needs of older adults and enables them to enjoy a better quality of life. 'We believe the 'Age-Friendly Pharmacist' digital badge will validate the skills and elevate the profile of pharmacists practicing the 4Ms of age-friendly care,' said ASCP Chief Executive Chad Worz, PharmD. 'The digital badge identifies the pharmacist as a healthy aging expert, serves as proof of competence, and rewards skills development and lifelong learning.' To be awarded a digital badge, pharmacists must complete three steps consisting of education and training on becoming age-friendly pharmacists, understanding/implementing the 4Ms Framework, and advancing age-friendly care. After completing a final survey, eligible pharmacists will earn a digital badge and can showcase their skills and achievement with the digital badge through social media pages and online profiles. The badge is verified through the Credly digital credentialling platform and offered through the 'Leveraging Pharmacists as Age-Friendly 4Ms Champions' program funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation. To learn more about the 'Age-Friendly Pharmacist' digital badge and this pharmacist-led initiative, visit Age-Friendly Pharmacists. ( #Pharmacist4Ms) ABOUT US American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is the only international professional society devoted to optimal medication management and improved health outcomes for all older people. ASCP's members manage and improve drug therapy and improve the quality of life of geriatric patients and other individuals residing in nursing facilities, sub-acute care and assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice programs, and home and community-based care environments. ( The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging (Lamy Center) is dedicated to improving drug therapy for aging adults through innovative research, education, and clinical initiatives. The Lamy Center's mission is to improve the lives of older adults by optimizing medication safety and use. ( The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy was established in 1841 and is ranked 15th out of more than 140 schools of pharmacy by U.S. News & World Report. The School is a thriving center for professional and graduate education, pharmaceutical care, research, and community service. Its faculty create the future of pharmacy by pioneering new roles for pharmacists in advanced clinical practice and conducting cutting-edge research in drug discovery and development, comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes, and disease management. ( ASCP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1982. The mission of the ASCP Foundation is to carry out the charitable - including scientific, literary, and educational - purposes of ASCP. (
