Joint Commission International (JCI) is one of the world's most recognized and rigorous accrediting bodies. 2006 was the year when HKAH first became JCI Accredited, and this year we achieved accreditation again. This is evidence that our service and patient safety standards have always been on par with international standards.

This accreditation is definitely a result of our staff’s united efforts. We are deeply encouraged, and emboldened to continue providing patients and their families with safer, higher quality services.

「JCI國際醫療認證」是國際間公認嚴謹的評審認證機構之一。繼2006年第一次取得認證後，本院再次在今年獲得相同認證，印證本院的整體服務和病人的安全水平一直和國際一級水平接軌。

是次榮膺JCI認證實屬本院上下齊心的成果，深受鼓舞，日後我們會繼續精益求益，致力為為病人及其家屬提供更優質、更安全的服務。

In the daily work of an infectious disease specialist, dealing with ‘fever’ of different causes is one of the most challenging and yet fulfilling experiences. Within a week in August, Dr. Andrew Wong had encountered 2 patients whose main symptom was fever of unknown cause. After conducting different tests, Dr. Wong found the underlying cause of the patients’ fever syndrome to be mycoplasma infection. Through treating with doxycycline, patients’ fever was successfully brought down and their mycoplasma infection was treated and cleared.
 

在感染及傳染病科專科醫生的日常工作中，處理由不同病因引起的「發燒」是最具挑戰性但也是最充實的經歷之一。就在今年8月的一個星期內，感染及傳染病科專科醫生黃天祐便有兩名病人的主要症狀均是不明原因的發燒。經過進行不同檢測，成功找出發燒的起因，為肺炎支原體感染。其後為患者使用強力黴素治療病症，成功令病人退燒及治療支原體感染的情況。

When a newborn baby’s thighbone socket is not well developed, problems like leg length discrepancy or hip dysplasia might appear. Research shows that 1 in every 1,000 newborns suffer from this condition and there is a recent rising trend. To prevent this condition, newborns should undergo hip ultrasound before they turn 6 weeks old. Parents should also pay attention to see if the baby’s leg length is different, or if the skin folds on the thighs or buttocks are asymmetrical. Treatments methods vary according to the age of the baby. However, if a child is diagnosed after he/she turns 5, surgery is not recommended. Treatment will only start when the patient experiences painful degenerative joints in his/her adult life.
 

當新生嬰兒大腿骨盤的凹槽發育不良，便有可能出現長短腳或髖關節退化的問題。研究顯示，每1,000名新生嬰兒便有一名患上此症，且近年個案有上升趨勢。為及早預防發展性髖關節不良，嬰兒應於六周大前接受髖關節超聲波檢查，父母亦應多加留意嬰兒是否有兩腳長短不一、兩邊大腿或臀部皮膚皺摺不對稱等情況。治療方法會因嬰兒的歲數有所不同，但如幼童在5歲後確診，則不建議進行任何手術，要待患者成年後髖關節開始退化並疼痛，才須接受治療。

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Stubbs Road (HKAHSR) achieved the ISO22000 food safety certification in 2013, the first private hospital to be awarded as such. The ISO22000 is the most authoritative international standard in the field of food safety, as it encompasses the Codex Alimentarius International Food Standards, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

The achievement of ISO22000 requires rigorous monitoring of the entire food supply chain, including checking for potential contamination at the ingredient’s source of origin, cleanliness of utensils, temperature control etc. By identifying potential food safety risks and managing them accordingly, safe consumption is assured for those being catered to, especially those with lower immunity: children, cancer patients, and the elderly.

At HKAHSR, there are clear protocols and guidelines on the handling and transportation of foodstuffs and ingredients. For example, in order to prevent cross-contamination, a color-coded system is used to separate equipment such as chopping boards, cloths and various cooking tools.

Healthy food can replenish the body's nutritional needs, but unsafe food can pose a great threat to inpatients and cause various complications. Thus, it is vital that our hospital ensures a high level of food safety for people seeking treatment and recuperating patients alike.
 

香港港安醫院是首間私家醫院於2013年獲得ISO22000食品安全認證
ISO22000食品安全認證是於食品安全領域上最具代表性的國際標準，糅合國際食品法典標準及簡稱HAC-CP的「風險分析與關鍵控制點」的國際食品安全準則。

實行ISO22000需要完整監控食品供應鏈，包括食物於源頭環境有否受汚染、食具清潔程度、温度控制等，從而鑑定有否存在食品安全問題潛在的風險並控制其風險，以確保用膳人士安全，特別是免疫力較低的人士，例如長者、癌症病人、幼童等。

香港港安醫院對食材和食品處理及運送方面訂立方案和清晰指引，同時配合Color Code系統，把不同用途的砧板、抺布和煮食工具配上不同顏色碼，分門別放置、預防交叉感染。

健康的食物可以補充身體叫需的營養，但不安全的食物會對住院病人造成莫大威脅，可引致不同的併發症，所以食物安全對住院接受治療及休養的病人尤其重要。

To show our appreciation for our wonderful staff, Human Resources distributed these special umbrellas as a thank you gift (blocks wind, rain and UV rays). Specifically, the logo changes color when wet - so too does our staff's true colors shine amidst the COVID storm. Thank you for embracing our Hospital’s SHARE values (Sense, HELP, Acknowledge, Respect, Explain). No matter the weather, we are united in our commitment to continue providing quality medical services, and being a blessing to our patients.

為感謝員工的付出，人力資源部為同事送上特別訂製的防風防UV摺疊傘。特別部分在沾濕時會變更顏色，寓意在疫境中風雨同路，守望相助。同時亦感謝員工擁護本院「與爾共享」（感官，幫助，確認，尊重，解釋）的價值觀，無論天氣幻變，我們都會同心竭力提供優質的醫療服務，為病人送上祝福。