HMC launches person-centred care roadshow

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched an innovative Person-Centred Care (PCC) Roadshow, a first of its kind initiative designed to engage patients, families, staff, and the wider community in the principles of person-centred care. HMC has invited the community to take part in this innovative journey.The PCC Roadshow is a part of HMC’s ongoing commitment to transforming into a person-centred organisation. This initiative aims to showcase the successful PCC best practices implemented across the organisation, raise awareness about the importance of person-centred care, and build a stronger sense of community within the healthcare system.The roadshow is scheduled to take place across HMC from August to December this year, hosted by nine HMC facilities that are undergoing PCC certification and recertification processes:The road show will be held at:Ambulatory Care Center – August 4 to 6Women’s Wellness and Research Center – September – 8 to 9; Home Healthcare Services – September 15 to 16; Private Nursing Services – September 15 to 16; Heart Hospital – September 29 to October 1.Al Wakra Hospital, the Communicable Disease Center, Enaya Specialised Care Center and Hamad General Hospital Emergency Department will also be participating.Nasser al-Naimi, chief of Patient Experience at HMC and director of the Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute, said the theme of the roadshow is ’PCC: Our Journey, Our Care, Our Community.’"This theme captures the experiential, branding, and community-building objectives of the event. It highlights HMC’s collective journey towards person-centred care, emphasising the importance of prioritising personalised care in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes,” he said. "Key leaders from HMC and partner organisations will take part in the event and their presence highlights the collaborative and high level efforts and shared vision for a person-centred healthcare system.”Al-Naimi invited members of the community to take part in the series of events which will showcase the important work being done by HMC in its journey towards person-centred care."We invite all members of the HMC community, including patients, families, staff, and partners, to join us at the PCC Roadshow,” he said.