KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH) hospitals, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) and Ara Damansara Medical Centre (ADMC), have received the global healthcare accreditation leader Joint Commission International (JCI) for the second time.

In a statement on Wednesday (Dec 14), RSDH said the Gold Seal of Approval from JCI enables ADMC and SJMC to join the ranks of a select group of 994 hospitals in the global private healthcare sector and 17 in Malaysia committed to raising the bar in upholding high standards in patient care and safety.

RSDH group chief executive officer Peter Hong said the achievement by the hospitals is no small feat given the complexities of being assessed by JCI, a leading independent authority in healthcare assessment that ensures quality of care remains a key priority for healthcare providers.

JCI evaluated the hospitals using stringent criteria to objectively determine how each facility ranks in a variety of areas ranging from medical expertise, facilities management, staff qualifications, organizational governance and efforts to improve safety and quality of services.

SJMC CEO Bryan Lin said the accreditation was testament to the commitment and dedication of the hospital’s staff who constantly strive to put our patients first.

“In SJMC, we continuously uphold our trusted reputation so that when patients come to us, they feel safe, well supported in their health needs, and expect nothing less than excellent clinical outcomes,” he said.

Meanwhile, ADMC CEO Miranda Harumal the hospital’s goal is to provide care that reflects integrity, with sound leadership attributes and dedicated healthcare professionals who are consistently committed to embracing the evolving needs of patients as priority.

In addition, two other Ramsay Sime Darby hospitals in Indonesia, RS Premier Jatinegara and RS Premier Surabaya, also acquired their JCI accreditation in October 2022.