Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital has embarked on a rigorous pursuit of JCI accreditation, a globally recognized standard set by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). This independent entity, comprising international experts from diverse regions such as Western Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, North America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa, assesses the quality and management of healthcare facilities beyond the US borders.
JCI certification is a stringent benchmark, focusing on achieving the highest standards with a patient-centric approach. It involves implementing policies, procedures, and processes to continually improve quality and align with local cultural norms. The comprehensive JCI standard encompasses 368 elements, including 200 core standards and 168 non-core ones, covering critical areas like patient access to care, health status assessments, infection control, patient rights, and health education. It also emphasizes public facilities, staff qualifications, quality improvement, leadership collaboration, and information management.
The Friendship Hospital actively engages in JCI-related activities, aiming to achieve international accreditation by 2010. In 2009, a study group from the hospital visited the JCI-accredited Zhejiang Ouyifu Hospital for comprehensive learning. The returnees found the experience highly beneficial. Following that, on January 6th, 2010, the hospital invited renowned JCI experts to conduct training on the accreditation process for all involved. This training not only bolstered their confidence but also urged them to diligently follow the experts' guidance in their JCI preparations. The ultimate goal of pursuing JCI certification is not just for recognition, but to enhance medical quality and ensure patient safety through rigorous standards and practices.
南京医科大学附属友谊整形外科医院（南京医科大学国际整形美容教学与研究中心）由国家卫生部门、国家教育部门批准成立。是我国为数不多的最高等级三级整形外科医院，唯一担负高校整形美容教学、科研任务的临床机构，并被评为世界最大整形美容临床教研机构之一。南京医科大学附属友谊整形外科医院（南京医科大学国际整形美容教学与研究中心），隶属于南京医科大学第四临床医学院。1981年，学院被国务院首批批准为博士、硕士学位授予单位，1999年，被国家教委授予“博士后流动站”，是我国最早开展研究生教育的高等学府之一。