Clínica Ricardo Palma has received the Golden Seal, symbol of approval by the Joint Commission International Accreditation in the Hospitalization area, by proving the continuous compliance that reflects its commitment with the highest standards in the patient care and safety

This distinction is the result of a rigorous assessment carried out in January 2019, where a team of experts of the Joint Commission International assessed the compliance with the hospital standards related to different areas, including the international patient safety goals, assessment of patients and care of patients, anesthesia and surgical care, medication management, patient and family education, quality improvement, prevention and control of infections, governance and leadership, facility management, credentials and education of employees and management of information

“WE commend Clinica Ricardo Palma for its effort to become an organization focused on the continuous improvement and for achieving this important accomplishment that shows their commitment with the patient safety and quality of care”, declared Paul Chang, MD, MBA, MPH, CPHQ, FACHE, Vice president of Accreditation, standards and assessments of the Joint Commission International

“Clínica Ricardo Palma is proud to receive the Joint Commission International Accreditation, the best organization for accreditation and quality improvement in the health care at a world level”, added Dr. Mario Gonzalez, general manager of Clinica Ricardo Palma. Also, he mentioned that all clinic staff continues working together to develop and implement strategies focused on improving the health care in the country”

Fact

Joint Commission International (JCI) was established in 1997 as a division of the Joint Commission Resources, INC (JCR), and it is nonprofit organization of the Joint Commission. By delivering international accreditations, consultancy, publication and education programs, the JCI disseminates the Joint Commission mission at a world level, helping improving the patient care quality

The JCI goes to international health organizations, public health entities, ministries of health and other entities in more than 100 countries