Global Accreditation Ensures Quality Healthcare in Thailand

Thailand prides itself on having a modern, state-of-the-art medical system and many hospitals have gone through the most rigorous accreditation and certification processes, passing with flying colors. In 2002, Thailand was the first Asian country to achieve the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, and today over 28 hospitals in Thailand have received JCI accreditation.

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In addition to Thailand being one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, more and more visitors are being drawn to the Kingdom for another reason: the high quality and amazing prices of the country’s medical care. In fact, savvy medical tourists are receiving world-class treatment, then recuperating in one of Thailand’s gorgeous and relaxing holiday destinations, such as Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, or Pattaya.

Phraram9 Hospital

Introduction

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Medical tourists become increasingly aware of Thailand’s high quality facilities and incredible patient services.

As medical tourists become increasingly aware of Thailand’s international accreditations, high quality facilities and amenities, modern medical technologies, and incredible patient services, their numbers have been increasing accordingly. The last five years has seen these numbers double, with patients streaming in from the UK, the US, the Middle East (UAE, Kuwait, and Oman), Germany, Australia, Japan, and her fellow ASEAN countries.

There are various types of accreditation and certification available to medical facilities, some international and others domestic. The most prestigious is Joint Commission International (JCI) and their more specialized Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC). Within Thailand, many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation (HA), a national type of assessment and quality certification.

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Bumrungrad International

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS



JOINT COMMISSIONINTERNATIONAL (JCI)

JCI stands alone at the pinnacle of patient care and medical standards assessment; it has a global presence in 90 countries and is the surest sign that one

JCI is the surest sign that one is dealing with a world-class medical facility.

is dealing with a world-class medical facility. JCI provides accreditation, education, and advisory services to governments, health care organizations, and international advocates.

Bangkok Hospital


• Bangkok Heart Hospital (Bangkok)• Bangkok Hospital (Bangkok)• Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin (Hua Hin)• Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (Pattaya)• Bangkok Hospital Phuket (Phuket)• Bangkok Hospital Samui (Koh Samui)• Bangkok International Dental Center (Bangkok)• BNH Hospital (Bangkok)• Bumrungrad International (Bangkok)• Central General Hospital(Bangkok)• Chaophya (Bangkok)• Chiangmai Ram Hospital (Chiang Mai)

The 28 hospitals in Thailand that are JCI-accredited as of April, 2013 are:


Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

• International Clinic Koh Chang by Bangkok Hospital Trat (Ambulatory Care) (Trat)• Metta International Eye Center (Ambulatory Care) (Bangkok)• Nonthavej Hospital (Bangkok)• Phuket International Hospital (Phuket)• Pitsanuvej Hospital (Phitsanulok)• Praram 9 Hospital (Bangkok)• Ramkhamhaeng Hospital (Bangkok)• Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital (Bangkok)• Samitivej Sriracha Hospital (Chonburi)• Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital (Bangkok)• Sikarin Hospital (Bangkok)• Synphaet Hospital (Bangkok)• Vejthani Hospital (Bangkok)• Vibhavadi Hospital(Bangkok)• Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital (Bangkok)• Yanhee Hospital (Bangkok)


Samitivej Sukhumvti Hospital


CLINICAL CARE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION (CCPC)

In 2010, the JCI’s governing board approved eligibility requirements for Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) programs in which the host organization is not necessarily JCI-accredited. Differing from accreditation, Clinical Care Program Certification demonstrates excellence in the integration and coordination of care for treatment of a specific disease.

Bangkok hospital



The Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) includes 15 categories of clinical services for certification and the following 5 Thailand hospitals have received certificates from the Joint Commission International (JCI) for CCPC in these areas:

Bangkok Hospital Medical Center

• Acute Myocardial Infarction Program• Breast Cancer Program• Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)• Heart Failure Program• Low Back Pain Program• Primary Stroke Center


• Acute Myocardial Infarction Program• Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I to IV Program• Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2 Program• Primary Stroke Program



Bangkok Hospital


Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital

• Childhood Asthma• Low Back Pain program• Primary Stroke program

Samitivej SukhumvitHospital

• Acute Myocardial Infarction Program• Lung Cancer Program• Osteoarthritis of the Knee Program

Vejthani Hospital

• Diabetic Care• Heart Failure• Knee Replacement

Vejthani Hospital

Samitivej Sukhumvti Hospital



HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION (HA)

Many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation (HA), a four-stage process that combines self-assessment and peer assessmentto gauge performance levels against established standards and identify methods of improvement.

There are over 350 hospitals in Thailand with HA

certification.


HA focuses a great deal on the personnel functions and skills in each particular hospital, including patient care, organization, and professional interaction between departments. A culture of self-assessment, quality standards, and constant improvement is cultivated and developed.

The HA program is a Thailand-specific accreditation awarded by The Institute of Hospital Quality Improvement & Accreditationof the Ministry of Public Health. Currently,there are over 350 hospitals in Thailandwith HA certification, and this number israpidly increasing throughout the country.


TOP MEDICAL TOURISMDESTINATIONS IN THAILAND

What makes it great is a combination of its ancient traditions side by side with all the modern amenities you could ask for. Alongside Bangkok’s Buddhist temples are amazingly modern, hi-tech hospitals and medical centers that will amaze and delight you.

The “City of Angels” has something for everyone, and with it comes the most amazing service at astonishing prices. This includes 17 JCI-accredited hospitals, including Bumrungrad International, Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Vejthani Hospital, and Yanhee Hospital

BANGKOK

Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North,” is a city that many a visitor has fallen in love with, and a large number of them have decided to make their home. Travel + Leisure Magazine voted Chiang Mai – Thailand’s “second city” – the #2 city in the world in 2010.

JCI-accredited Chiang Mai Ram Hospital is one of the more affordable accredited hospitals in the country; this is because you get the finest treatment available at some of the best value in Thailand. The gorgeous northern mountains, along with the cooler northern weather, make Chiang Mai a dream destination for medical tourists.

CHIANG MAI

Hua Hin has emerged as a first-class destination in its own right over the past decade. A short 2 ½ hour’s drive from Bangkok, it has excellent golf courses, an amazing beach, its own floating markets, and – quite amazingly for a town its size – the JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin. This is no longer a sleepy fishing village, but an outstanding city by the sea to head where you can receive world-class medical treatment, and then relax in this tranquil town.

Chiva-Som International Health ResortChiva-Som International Health Resort

HUA HIN

Koh Samui is one of the most popular island paradises in the world, according to many surveys and rankings. Beautiful white sand beaches with clean, clear warm water next to lush tropical gardens and gentle ocean breezes await travelers to this ideal holiday destination.

Bangkok Hospital Samui is also nearby, for those choosing to take advantage of this JCI-accredited hospital for any procedures or treatments they might need.

Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa

KOH SAMUI

Thailand’s favorite seaside resort, Pattaya, has something for both the experienced traveler and the casual tourist in search of a medical holiday destination. For those preferring a beach town over Bangkok, yet only a short drive away, Pattaya deserves investigation.

There are a number of excellent hospitals in the area, including the JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. When all’s said and done, it’s a great place to relax and recuperate.

PATTAYA

Phuket may be just an island, but it is also a world complete unto itself, offering global travelers and medical tourists more than most can imagine – or handle – on a one- to two-week holiday. Thailand’s “Pearl of the South” seduces all who come within her orbit, and she has grown into one of the most famous and popular destinations anywhere in the world. Phuket is the perfect place for any number of procedures, treatments, or operations, and is home to JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Phuket.

Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa

PHUKET

POPULARJCI HOSPITALSIN THAILAND

Bangkok Hospitalwww.bangkokhospital.com

BNH Hospitalwww.bnhhospital.com

Bumrungrad Internationalwww.bumrungrad.com

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospitalwww.samitivejhospitals.com

Vejthani Hospitalwww.vejthani.com

BNH Hospital

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (BANGKOK)

Bangkok Hospital Pattayawww.bangkokpattayahospital.com

Samitivej Sriracha Hospitalwww.samitivejhospitals.com

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (PATTAYA)

Bangkok Hospital Phuketwww.phukethospital.com

Phuket International Hospitalwww.phuket-inter-hospital.co.th

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (PHUKET)

Chiang MaiChiangmai Ram Hospitalwww.chiangmairam.com

Hua HinBangkok Hospital Hua Hinwww.bangkokhospital.com

Koh SamuiBangkok Hospital Samuiwww.samuihospital.com

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS(CHIANG MAI + KOHSAMUI + HUA HIN)

Thanks To Our Partners

We would like to offer special thanks to: illustrations contributors (in alphabetical order)

Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, BNH Hospital, Bumrungrad International, Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa, Praram9 Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Vejthani Hospital

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