(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has awarded top honours to 10 winning projects at the fifth annual Stars of Excellence staff award ceremony.
The Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention Program won the Managing Director's Special Award. The prevention of VTE, which can lead to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), is a key patient safety initiative by HMC.
This year, the winning projects were selected from among 372, which sets the record for the highest number of submissions ever received for the awards.
Each year, winners are chosen based on their performance against key criteria such as the application of international best practices, evidence of direct improvements resulting from the project, and how the project has impacted patient care and overall patient experience.
Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, Managing Director, HMC, said the awards ceremony is an important platform to recognise and reward the hard work of HMC staff.
"Every year the quality of submissions we receive speaks volumes about the excellent work being done at HMC.
"It is important to acknowledge and reward teamwork in organisations, as successful partnerships are crucial to an organisation's success. I am always impressed by the commitment shown by the staff to raise the standards of healthcare in Qatar."
Other winning projects included Implementation of MRI Guided Brachytherapy under the Clinical Practice category; Safe Transfer of Patients to their Home Country was awarded under Collaborative Achievement; Operational Performance Award was given to Lighting Power Saving for Better Environment; the Patient Experience Award went to Paediatric Home Total Parenteral Nutrition; the Quality and Patient Safety Award was given to Implementation of the MPDS at Accreditation Level; the Education Award was won by the Baby Friendly Hospital Project and the Research Award was given to Best Translation of Research into Patient Benefit.
The event was held at St Regis Hotel, attended by about 500 employees and officials.
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