Planetree’s Exclusive Person-Centered Excellence Program Takes Center Stage at Arab Health
Planetree, the global leader in person-centered care, showcased its recently updated Certification standards at the Arab Health Expo 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The Expo, attended by more than 3,600 healthcare industry professionals, featured the newly designed Planetree exhibit, providing visitors with information about the organization’s consulting, training, and certification services. Reflecting on their attendance at the Expo, Planetree’s Director of Global Services, Mandy Kilmartin, said “This year’s presence at Arab Health provided a unique opportunity to connect with industry and government leaders, clients, and members, who are more frequently turning to Planetree for guidance in improving the care experience.”
Planetree currently offers the world’s only program for achieving Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care®. Rooted in Planetree’s exclusive research and evidence-based framework, the Certification program is endorsed by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and recognized by the International Society for Quality in Health Care’s External Evaluation Association (ISQua EEA). To date, Planetree certifies more than 180 organizations in 13 countries and utilizes its Certification program to guide implementation of person-centered cultural transformation in over 800+ organizations worldwide spanning the continuum of care.
“Healthcare organizations around the world turn to Planetree’s Person-Centered Care Certification® standards as the benchmark of excellence and the framework for translating PCC concepts into reality,” said Michael Giuliano, Planetree’s President. “Our successful engagements at Arab Health 2024 are an important part of Planetree’s ongoing mission to lead transformative improvements in person-centered care,” Mr. Giuliano said.
Following the close of the Arab Health Expo, Planetree was hosted by Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH), the UAE’s only Gold certified Planetree organization, to provide a unique learning experience to regional guests. The “Planetree in Action: A Masterclass for Achieving Excellence in Person-Centered Care” offered participants an exclusive “inside look” at Planetree’s standards in action. The FUH leadership team provided insights into both the process and benefits of implementing Planetree’s evidence-based standards across the organization. They shared personal experiences, motivations, and what they believe are the tangible results of building a culture of person-centered excellence. Masterclass participants also benefited from engaging with Planetree’s leading Certification expert, Christy Davies, Director of Certification, on the requirements and process for attaining Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care.
Anyone wishing to learn more about Planetree’s Certification Program or other consulting services may visit their website at: www.planetree.org or contact Planetree at info@planetree.org
