LAHORE: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) CEO Dr Faisal Sultan on Wednesday said that the hospital is setting new standards in the field of oncology and healthcare facilities.
He said that the since its inception in 1994, the hospital has become one such glittering example that its name is quoted locally and globally whenever quality standards are talked about and that he is proud to be a part of it since the beginning.
He said, “The latest achievement in our ever-growing list of awards of recognition is the award of Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its internationally-recognised standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organisation’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.”
It is pertinent to mention that the Joint Commission International (JCI) was established in 1997 as a division of Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a wholly controlled, not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission.
SKMCH&RC, Lahore underwent a rigorous on-site five-day survey in this regard. During the survey, a team of Joint Commission International expert surveyors evaluated compliance with hospital standards related to a variety of areas, including the International Patient Safety Goals, patient assessment and care, anesthesia and surgical care, medication management, patient and family education, etc.
“The hospital is more than Pakistan’s first specialised cancer treatment facility. It is a symbol of hope for the many thousands of patients who are diagnosed with cancer in the country and cannot afford the expensive treatment. It is a story of enduring love for a mother, the passion of a nation, and the fervor of supporters to not let a disease such as cancer conquer the lives of our people,” he added.
