The trauma system of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has received the Trauma Distinction award from Accreditation Canada International (ACI), one of the world’s leading accreditation companies.
The accreditation was received by HMC’s Managing Director Hanan al-Kuwari and Chair of Trauma, Dr Hassan al-Thani.
Given to trauma services that fulfil a range of stringent measures and achieving distinction, the accreditation indicated that HMC has demonstrated national leadership in the provision of high quality trauma care, a statement issued by the corporation said.
Dr Hanan al-Kuwari, who received the ACI award, explained that achieving the accreditation was truly a team effort.
“We are honoured as an organisation to be recognised by the prestigious Accreditation Canada International. Trauma care takes a team, and each member plays a crucial role in delivering the safest, most effective and most compassionate care to our patients. I am very proud of what our trauma team and all those who work with them have achieved in this accreditation.”
Dr Hassan al-Thani, Chair of Trauma Services, explained: “This accreditation represents years of hard work from an entire team to build a Level 1 Trauma Center and Trauma System for the State of Qatar, based on the highly regarded evidence-based North American models of care. Since we set out on this journey, we have seen dramatic improvement in trauma patient care. Injury is one of the leading causes of death in Qatar and has a devastating effect on individuals, families and healthcare.
This is why it is so important to have a world-leading trauma system for the country. We will continue to strive to improve and innovate to ensure the best possible care for our patients.”
