The Emirates Health Services (EHS) organized the 10th edition of the Regional Conference on Best Practices in Implementing International Standards for Quality and Patient Safety in Dubai today. The event highlighted the latest developments and issues in the field, with the participation of leading experts and specialists from prominent health institutions at local, regional, and global levels.
The conference was attended by Dr. Yousef Mohammed Al Serkal, Director General of Emirates Health Services, along with several executive directors.
An Annual Platform
The conference aims to serve as a unique annual platform for exploring opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of enhancing healthcare quality and patient safety. It supports EHS’s ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare system in the UAE in line with the best global standards. The event also fosters the exchange of expertise and successful experiences among distinguished health entities in the region and around the world.
Dr. Yousef Al Serkal emphasized that the conference represents a unique model for regional cooperation. He noted its pivotal role in ensuring the sustainability and quality of healthcare services while achieving the highest level of compliance with international standards. The initiative aims to build resilient healthcare systems capable of adapting to future challenges, aligning with the strategic objectives of the institution and the targets of the “We the UAE 2031” vision and “UAE Centennial 2071.”
Shaping the Future
Dr. Zakaria Al Attal, Director of Quality Management at EHS, explained that the conference’s themes addressed innovative strategies for shaping the future. He highlighted its importance as a leading regional platform for showcasing inspiring experiences, building long-term strategic partnerships, and developing integrated plans to adopt artificial intelligence technologies that enhance healthcare quality and patient safety.
The conference program included various activities and scientific lectures that focused on prominent topics such as measuring quality based on outcomes, incorporating the patient’s voice into the design and improvement of services, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance quality and safety, and exploring current and future tools for analyzing health data.
