Aspetar Celebrates Diamond-Level Accreditation with Perfect Score for Second Time

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Published February 6th, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Aspetar Celebrates Diamond-Level Accreditation with Perfect Score for Second Time

During the event.

Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, celebrated a landmark achievement today: its second consecutive Diamond-level accreditation from Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum International™ program, achieved once again with a perfect score. This unprecedented accomplishment makes Aspetar the first healthcare institution globally to reach this milestone.
Mr. Khalid Al-Mawlawi, Acting Director General of Aspetar, expressed his immense pride in the team's achievement. "Achieving the Diamond Level Accreditation with a perfect score for the second consecutive time, as the first medical institution globally to do so is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” he stated. “It validates our ongoing commitment to providing world-class care to athletes and patients and reinforces our position as a leading institution in sports medicine globally. We are immensely proud of this achievement and remain committed to pushing the boundaries of healthcare excellence.”
The celebration, held at Aspetar’s Warm-up track, brought together key stakeholders, including hospital leadership, staff, dignitaries, a representative from the Embassy of Canada to Qatar and Accreditation Canada. The atmosphere was one of pride and accomplishment, recognizing the hard work and dedication that led to this prestigious recognition.
The program also included remarks from Martin Barratt, the Counsellor Commercial and Senior Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to the State of Qatar, highlighting the significance of this international accreditation and speech for Denise Amyot, Board Member, Accreditation Canada.
Aspetar’s Diamond-level accreditation from Accreditation Canada is particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first time a healthcare organization globally has achieved 100% compliance with all applicable criteria in two successive accreditation cycles. This remarkable accomplishment, celebrated today, underscores Aspetar’s dedication to excellence and its position as a leader in sports medicine.

Background Information

Aspetar

Aspetar is a world leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In 2017, Aspetar was awarded World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Friendly Hospital-Level 3 designation.

In 2018, Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially awarded Diamond Level accreditation status by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of accreditation award possible under the program and awarded to highly committed and quality-oriented organizations that monitor outcomes, use evidence and best practice to improve services. Aspetar is now the first hospital in the State of Qatar to be awarded this coveted Diamond Level Status. Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.