United Christian Hospital achieves accreditation under China's International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version)
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) today (January 30) announced that the United Christian Hospital (UCH) has been accredited under China's International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version). UCH is the third public hospital to achieve this accreditation, following Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital.
The Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Libby Lee, said, "UCH became the third public hospital accredited under the national hospital accreditation standards, further reaffirming that the service quality and management standards of Hong Kong's public hospitals have aligned with national systems and reached international levels. The HA will continue to co-ordinate and encourage more public hospitals' participation in accreditation, continually enhancing the quality and safety of public healthcare services to international standards."
Dr Lee stated that hospital accreditation serves as a significant opportunity for hospitals to evaluate services thoroughly and enhance their overall services comprehensively. The HA expresses gratitude to the expert team from the Shenzhen Hospital Accreditation Research Center (Research Center) and local experts for their valuable suggestions to the hospitals during the on-site survey. The suggestions are valuable for continuously strengthening the quality of public healthcare.
The expert team from the Research Center praised UCH for its commitment to healthcare quality and technical management. The expert team also highlighted the hospital's strong focus on patient safety and risk management, and its dedication to community engagement, all of which were crucial for obtaining accreditation. The expert team recognised that the hospital has a robust management structure, efficient emergency response capabilities, and a dedication to providing patient-centred healthcare services, as well as continuous innovation in healthcare technology and service models. These factors were recognised as essential foundations for a hospital seeking international standards.
Dr Deacons Yeung, who led the accreditation efforts at UCH, thanked the support from the Health Bureau and the HA Head Office. He said, "The successful accreditation of UCH is the best affirmation to the hospital's long-standing commitment to patient safety and high-quality service. It also symbolises that the healthcare quality, management and service levels of the hospital have reached international standards, laying a strong foundation for its future development."
Dr Yeung noted that the smooth progress towards accreditation was reliant on the professional contributions and teamwork of every colleague in the hospital. Through the accreditation process, the hospital conducted a comprehensive review of its existing services and engaged in candid exchanges with experts, which allowed the hospital to learn from their expertise, as well as enabling the hospital to continuously improve and enhance its service, and provide patients with higher quality healthcare services.
"In the future, the UCH will continue to enhance service quality and strengthen community connections to put the concept of 'Hospital Without Walls' into practice, allowing patients to fully experience the hospital's care for them," said Dr Yeung.
United Christian Hospital achieves accreditation under China's International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
