Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai receives Accreditation from Joint Commission International

Dubau, United Arab Emirates,  6th July 2022 Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai has earned Joint Commission International’s (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its internationally-recognised standards.

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai underwent a rigorous on-site survey in June of 2022. During the survey, a Joint Commission International expert surveyor evaluated compliance with ambulatory care standards related to a variety of areas, including the International Patient Safety Goals, patient assessment and care, anaesthesia and surgical care, medication management, patient and family education, quality improvement, infection prevention and control, governance and leadership, facility management, staff qualifications and education, and information management.

“To receive accreditation from Joint Commission International is a true testament to our vision to be the finest eye hospital in the region and our mission to continuously operate to the highest clinical standards,” noted Elhadi Hassan, Managing Director of Moorfields Eye Hospitals UAE.  “Employees from across the organisation worked together to implement approaches and strategies to improve all areas of quality and the outcome is a testament to the hard work of every individual in the organization, and one that we are proud of.”

Dr. Ammar Safar, Medical Director, noted: “I was thrilled to see the decision by the Joint Commission International awarding Moorfield’s Eye Hospital Dubai its seal of approval without any findings.  This is a truly humbling testament of the superb quality service provided at Moorfields by a world-renowned international quality organisation.  This JCI certification has certainly raised the bar for us to continue our work and affirm our commitment to the highest standard of patient safety and outstanding outcomes.”

Maha Aboughali, Business Development and Marketing Director, added: “We are proud of the standards of excellence adopted by Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, which fall directly in line with Vision 2021 of the UAE, to be at the forefront in providing healthcare of the highest international standards for citizens and residents. Receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission International is one of our many goals and aspirations in our quest to solidify our position as a world leading provider of eye care in the region.”