Hospital Covões Now Officially Certified
The Local Health Unit (ULS) of Coimbra has secured a quality certification from the health directorate, a recognition that underscores the team's commitment to continuous improvement, humanized care, and adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards.
Alexandre Lourenço, president of the administration council, lauded this achievement, asserting that the certification not only validated the work done but also provided an opportunity to showcase the ULS's best practices. The certification emphasizes the ULS's dedication to excellence, patient safety, and good clinical practices.
Teresa Lugarinho Monteiro, director of the operating block and coordinator of the Ambulatory Surgery Unit, highlighted the certification as the result of rigorous, consistent, and collaborative work that reflects a continuous commitment to clinical excellence and person-centered care. The recognition served to reinforce the team's motivation, according to Monteiro, as they prepare to face future challenges with the same determination, cohesion, and focus on continuous improvement.
Maria João Dallot, director of the Quality and Continuous Improvement Department, acknowledged the dedication, resilience, and adaptability demonstrated by the involved teams. Dallot noted that maintaining certification requires ongoing commitment, vigilance, and the consolidation of sustainable and systematized practices.
The certification certifies ULS Coimbra's position as a reference organization focused on quality care and user trust. While the specific impact may vary, the general principles of quality certification indicate improvements in care quality and increased user trust. These improvements can lead to better patient outcomes, a more competent workforce, and enhanced patient engagement, as well as increased transparency, perceived quality, and patient choice and confidence.
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What is the focus of ULS Coimbra, as certified by the quality certification? - Science, medical-conditions, health-and-wellness, and excellence.
Having secured the quality certification, ULS Coimbra aims to promote best practices in both health-and-wellness and medical-conditions, contributing to improvements in care quality, workforce competence, and patient engagement, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and increased user trust.
