Tuen Mun Hospital achieves accreditation under China's International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version) (with photos)
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The Hospital Authority (HA) announced today (March 16) that Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) has been accredited under China's International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version), making it the fourth public hospital to receive this accreditation.
The Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Libby Lee, said, "TMH has become the fourth public hospital accredited under the national hospital accreditation standards, further reaffirming that the service quality and management standards of Hong Kong's public hospitals have aligned with national systems and reached international levels. The HA will continue to co-ordinate and encourage more public hospitals to participate in accreditation, continually enhancing the quality and safety of public healthcare services to international standards."
Dr Lee stated that hospital accreditation is a significant opportunity for hospitals to thoroughly review and enhance their overall services. The HA expresses gratitude to the expert team from the Shenzhen Hospital Accreditation Research Center and local experts for providing valuable suggestions during the on-site survey. The suggestions are valuable for strengthening the quality of public healthcare.
The Research Center earlier sent experts to conduct on-site accreditation surveys at TMH. The expert team praised the hospital for actively applying new diagnostic and treatment technologies and commended its commitment to public education, medical-community collaboration, and community engagement, all of which were crucial for obtaining accreditation. The expert team recognised that the hospital has a robust management structure and efficient oversight and investigation systems, and a dedication to providing patient-centred healthcare services, as well as continuous innovation in healthcare technology and service models. These factors were recognised as essential foundations for a hospital seeking international standards.
The Director (Cluster Services) of the HA, Dr Wong Yiu-chung, who was also the former Hospital Chief Executive of TMH leading the hospital's accreditation preparation work, thanked the Health Bureau for its support. Dr Wong remarked, "The successful accreditation of TMH is the best affirmation to the hospital's long-standing commitment to patient safety and high-quality service. It also proves that the healthcare quality, management and service levels of the hospital have reached international standards and align with national systems, laying a significant foundation for its future development."
The Hospital Chief Executive of TMH, Dr Deacons Yeung, expressed gratitude to the hospital team for their dedication to the accreditation process over the past year, noting that the hospital conducted a comprehensive review of its existing services through the accreditation process. Dr Yeung stated, "TMH will continue to uphold the value of people-centred care, maintain community connections, and continuously improve and enhance services to provide high-quality healthcare for patients and safeguard public health."
Ends/Monday, March 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:25
Issued at HKT 17:25
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