Present at the accreditation ceremony were Assoc.Prof.Dr. Luong Ngoc Khue, Vice Chairman of the National Medical Council, Director of the Health Ministry's Department for Medical Examination and Treatment; Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho city; Mr. Liew Chee Wah, JCI International Manager - Asia Pacific…

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho city, stressed that Phuong Chau Can Tho International Hospital’s certification of JCI gold seal is an important milestone in affirming that the medical quality of Can Tho city has been increasingly approaching international standards. From now on, people in the Mekong Delta and the whole country have more options to receive safe medical care according to international standards, with high-class facilities, and standard customer experience without having to move far to a big city or abroad.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Thuc Hien called on Phuong Chau Can Tho International Hospital to work harder to enhance the professionalism of the team of doctors as well as the quality of equipment and facilities so that it can perform specialized techniques according to international standards. He hoped that the hospital will continue to be a reliable healthcare facility for the people of the city and the region, a bright spot of the city's health sector.

JCI (International Commission of Appraisal) is a non-profit organization that assesses the quality of medical service providers in the United States, founded in 1994 with the mission of “Improving the quality and safety of care. in the international community”. The JCI set of standards includes 13 chapters, 281 standards, 1,197 measurement elements, 162 policies, and procedures.

Founded in 1994 by The Joint Commission, Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies measures and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in more than 90 countries around the world. This is the world’s most prestigious accreditation standard for healthcare quality and clinical quality improvement. It includes 14 chapters, 285 standards, and 1,166 measurable elements. Five hundred hospitals, laboratories, and special programs in 53 countries outside the US have earned JCI accreditation.

In order to be accredited, an international healthcare provider must meet the rigorous standards set forth by JCI. Accredited hospitals offer higher-quality of care to their patients. Accreditation also provides a competitive advantage in the healthcare industry and strengthens community confidence in the quality and safety of care, treatment, and services. Overall, it improves risk management and risk reduction and helps organize and strengthen patient safety efforts, and creates a culture of patient safety. Not only does it enhance recruitment and staff education and development, but it also assesses all aspects of management and provides education on good practices to improve business operations.

Phuong Chau Can Tho International Hospital has undergone a process of surveying, evaluating, and interviewing medical staff. Experienced appraisers from JCI organization have conducted quality appraisals of Phuong Chau Can Tho International Hospital for 4 days (from September 20th to 23rd, 2022). During the survey, JCI highly appreciated Phuong Chau Can Tho International Hospital for its continuous improvement efforts to ensure the safety and quality of medical care for patients.

In addition to this certification, Phuong Chau Can Tho International Hospital also performed well in 83 criteria and 1,876 sub-sections of the Vietnam Hospital Quality Criteria.

Phuong Chau Medical Group is known to appear in Can Tho, Sa Dec, Soc Trang, and is planning to expand to many localities across the country. With the achievement of JCI Global Seal of Approval, Phuong Chau International Hospital has opened up the opportunity to receive medical care according to international standards not only for Vietnamese patients but also for patients around the world who are connected. insurance with Vietnam